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How I Learned Bravery From My Five Year Old
I am constantly amazed by my kids. Aren’t all parent, I guess? Every time they experience something new or learn something or are randomly nice to each other, my heart just explodes with…
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Things I Do That Will Make You Feel Like a Better Parent
It has come to my attention that I may have already done some irreversible damage to my son. At sixteen months old, I may have already ruined him. EXAMPLES TO MAKE YOU FEEL…
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Like Being Pecked to Death By Ducks
My parents are famous for saying that raising two girls is like being pecked to death by ducks. They just nibble and nibble and nibble away at you. “Mom, can I have money…
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15 Months Old
Today Bean has his 15-month-old doctor’s appointment. When I called to schedule it, I had to think twice about if he was really that old. How could that be? Wasn’t he just a…
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Granddads and Beans
Since we have been staying with my parents, I have noticed certain characteristics in Bean that are becoming more pronounced. Basically, I think he’s turning into my dad. But no where has this…
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Vacationing with Nana and Granddad
First, I should start by telling you that the meanies who broke into our house stole my camera cable, so I haven’t been able to download any pictures. To compensate for this, I…
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Our Family is Growing!
Yes, it’s true. Our family of three just became a family of four. I’m so happy to announce the arrival of our slimy, scaly bundle of joy. I bought Bean a fish yesterday.…
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It’s Not Worth It, Mr. Bear!
DON’T DO IT, MR. BEAR! IT’S NOT WORTH IT! WE LOVE YOU! BEAN LOVES YOU! WHATEVER HAPPENED, WE’LL WORK THROUGH IT TOGETHER! JUST STEP AWAY FROM THE TRASH CAN! WHAT’S THAT, MR. BEAR?…
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Book Worms and Book Ends
One of the things that I am most proud of as a parent is Bean’s love of books and reading. I started reading to him before he was even born. I’d read things…
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The Sweetest Reason for Divorce
The other morning at 7:30, Bean came toddling into my bedroom. He had his two golf clubs with him, as always, and he used them to poke me awake. Then he broke into…
