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Potty Training, Step Three: Potty Camp 2013
We are deep into Phase Three of potty training at our house. Potty Camp 2013 has officially begun. I’ve been chronicling the steps that we use in our house to potty train, so…
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Another Happy, Happy Birthday
Gracie turned two yesterday, but we celebrated on Saturday with family. It was a pretty low key celebration, which is just the kind of party that Gracie likes. She’s not big on the…
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Gracie Sings the Blessing
By popular demand, here is the cutest video in the world of Gracie saying the blessing at the dinner table. For those who are interested, here is a transcript of the blessing. I…
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Cheap Gifts for an Easter Basket
Every time I go to Target and see the Easter goodies in their aisles, I squeal inside (and sometimes out loud…). Easter is coming, y’all! First, I love it because of what it…
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The Unspeakable
This week and next I’m sharing some changes Chris and I have made in the past couple months to how we parent Gracie. On Tuesday, I talked about our new public time out.…
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Gracie Update: Age 22 Months
Gracie Girl is 22 months old this week. In some ways, I can’t believe she is almost two-years-old, but in other ways it is hard to believe she’s ONLY two-years-old. Gracie Girl is…
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Apple. Tree.
Let’s talk about what happened at my house during dinner a few nights ago. Because it was the single most fabulous act of stubbornness I have ever laid eyes on. When the kids…
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Fun in the November Sun
This past weekend, Chris painted some more on the outside of our house. He’s been doing it one side of the house at a time each weekend. It’s looking really good! Because he’s…
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Toddler Gangs
Don’t be fooled by these faces. They may look happy and playful, but they are really hardened gang members, capable of monstrous acts of rebellion. They are the smallest members of the well-known,…
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Dinner With Gracie
One thing I love about Gracie is that you always know where you stand with her. She does not hide her feelings. No festering there. She lets your know right away how she…