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Baby bottle feeding

His Last Bottle

TweetThe first year of life is a constant stream of “firsts.” We, as proud parents, anticipate the firsts. We look for them, and recognize their value. I relished in my kids’ firsts; the first smile, first wave, first bite of food. Those moments are burned into my brain so deeply as symbolic representations of newness [...]

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What is vacation?

What is vacation?

TweetShopping for supplies. Following the signs, but still getting lost. Gassing up for another 300 miles. Seeing things that are really, really unusual. Enjoying the view with a new set of eyes. Getting out from under the fluorescent lights. Being brave. Napping when you can. Learning that Moon Sand is horribly messy. Forging our own [...]

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5/1/11

TweetThe conversation in my car this morning went a little like this… “What are they talking about on the radio, Mommy?” “The President talked to America last night. He stopped the cartoons. If The President has something really important to say, he can stop the cartoons whenever he wants.” “Why did he stop the cartoons?” [...]

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He choked. I panicked.

TweetOur eat-in kitchen was warm and sunny during lunchtime. The back-door-neighbor kids were out playing on their swing-set, their muted laughter filling our space. My daughter had already started to eat her sandwich. Between bites, she was discussing the reasons why Rapunzel is her favorite princess. I brought my salad to the table and settled [...]

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A “Red Plate” day for my 4-year-old

TweetIt was our daughter’s 4th birthday this week, and birthdays are a big deal in our house. She chose to wear her pink butterfly dress to preschool, with her big black boots. She was hopeful to be the teacher’s helper at school, and excited to pass out her birthday treats. Before she left for school, [...]

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