Month: March 2014
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30 Lessons for My Daughter
When I started a list of common sense “lessons” that I wanted to instill in my daughter, I promised that I would write the more sentimental version, this is that version. Sometimes I wish I kept track of everything I’ve learned over the years. Some things would be poignant and others pretty useless, but they…
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5 Month Update
We are all creatures of habit. We establish routines to manage our hectic lives. And sometimes these routines simply mask the chaos so we can get through the day. As parents, we quickly take these established routines for granted knowing they allow us to feel a little more normal. So when it comes time to…
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Fighting with Babies – “Subtle Sounds”
Isabel calls us mama and papa, well, call ourselves that, so who knows what that the heck she’s going to call us when she can talk. Right now, we are happy with one of her huge grins and a scream. Some have said “mama” and “papa” are a little old-fashioned, but we like the ring…
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“SUPERPOWERED” – Convos With My 2-Year-Old
Reading is powerful. It has the power to transport us to far away lands and secret worlds. Reading can teach us about new cultures and allow our imagination to run wild. And in a society bound by rules, reading is entirely free. I will admit that I personally don’t read as much as I would…