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Category Archives: Dear Marshall
Setting Traps
Dear Kids, In the lead-up to St. Patrick’s Day, Marshall became fascinated by leprechauns. He wanted to catch one so that he could steal the pot of gold. “Then I’ll be rich!” he shouted with glee. I doubt that he … Continue reading
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Mommy’s Surgery
Dear Kids, As the date of my gall bladder surgery approached, your father and I had a choice to make. Would we tell you about the surgery or try to keep it from you? We decided to tell you. We … Continue reading
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More Stories from 2013
Dear Kids, Here are some more stories about you from 2013. Marshall told me that he wants to be an artist when he grows up. Specifically he wants to draw dragons on people’s arms. I thought at first that he … Continue reading
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Stories from 2013: Marshall
Dear Marshall, You weren’t much of a talker until you started school. Now you’re in your second year of pre-K, and boy, do you talk! You tell us stories and make jokes. And ask questions—lots and lots of questions! Many … Continue reading
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Charley the Elf
Dear Kids, One day in early December Marshall asked, “Have you heard of the Elf on the Shelf? It’s a book!” I had heard of the Elf on the Shelf. I had been introduced to the idea by Auntie Jeanne, … Continue reading
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Story of You
Dear Marshall, Here is a conversation that you and I had one day as you watched me eat pho. Marshall: What is that? Mommy: It’s soup. Marshall: I don’t like soup. Mommy: I like soup. Daddy likes soup. Marshall: Does … Continue reading
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Strange Kids
Dear Kids, You are strange kids. You’re not afraid of doctors at all. In fact, you look forward to going to the doctor’s office. Today you were scheduled for your flu vaccines, so when I went into your room this … Continue reading
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Halloween 2013
Dear Kids, This year you decided for yourselves what you wanted to be for Halloween. Marshall said he wanted to be a Scary Bee. Livia, taking her cue from her brother, declared that she wanted to be a bee, too. … Continue reading
A Visit from the Tooth Fairy
Dear Marshall, You lost your first tooth yesterday. It had been loose for weeks, and whatever you did to bloody it again yesterday was enough to sever its last major tie to your gum. You were really upset when you … Continue reading
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Animals, Volcanoes, and Other Things
Dear Kids, Here are some random stories about you. Livia loves stuffed animals, and she often surrounds herself with them at bedtime. I always check on the two of you before I go to bed. Sometimes I find that Livia … Continue reading
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