Category Archives: Dear Marshall

On the Bright Side

Posted on 10/06/2011 by chick

Dear Marshall, You have become very sensitive to mosquito bites. You had a few recently that you scratched to an oozing state. It pained me to see them. It was my punishment for allowing you to be bitten, though I … Continue reading →

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One

Posted on 10/03/2011 by chick

Dear Marshall, When you want something (a cookie, a TV show, etc.), you try to convince us by saying, “One!” As if we couldn’t possibly refuse such a small, reasonable request! When we give you what you want, you smile … Continue reading →

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Routines

Posted on 09/30/2011 by chick

Dear Marshall, I miss your old nighttime routine. It was complicated, but it was also kind of fun. Here’s how it went. First, bedtime must be announced. We find that it goes better if you know that bedtime is coming … Continue reading →

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The Afterbath

Posted on 09/27/2011 by chick

Dear Marshall, You love your sandbox, which you call a “sandbopf.” After playing in it, you usually get a bath, and you love that, too. And there is nothing cuter in this world than you running around in your monkey … Continue reading →

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Colorful

Posted on 09/19/2011 by chick

Dear Marshall, I’m going to miss so many things about your childhood, things you won’t remember, things you’ll probably never understand my attachment to. Take this coloring book, for example. It is called The Tale of Mr. Jeremy Fisher. It … Continue reading →

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Language Arts

Posted on 08/03/2011 by chick

Dear Marshall, Few things in my life have been as interesting or as enjoyable as helping you learn how to speak. I wish we could record it all with a video camera, so that I could create a movie with … Continue reading →

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Marshall, Music, and Mommy

Posted on 07/25/2011 by chick

Dear Marshall, Of the many things I hope for you, a love of music is one of the most important. I don’t necessarily want to turn you into a Juilliard-trained instrumentalist. Not that it would be a bad thing, but … Continue reading →

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Sugar High

Posted on 07/11/2011 by chick

Dear Marshall, At your birthday party, you ate cake. You’re not used to so much sugar, and later you were acting crazy. You even kicked your sister a couple of times and we said, “He usually doesn’t act like that!” … Continue reading →

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Love = Party

Posted on 07/07/2011 by chick

Dear Marshall, Last weekend was your 2nd birthday party. Family from both sides came to dine and spoil you to bits. And what a haul of gifts you got! Sand toys, water toys, clothes, books, cars, among other things. You … Continue reading →

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Letting Go

Posted on 05/30/2011 by chick

Dear Kids, I spent a lot of time yesterday sorting your clothes and retiring the outfits that no longer fit you. From those first tiny newborn onesies, to footie pajamas, to bulky winter jackets, every piece of your clothing has … Continue reading →

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