Category Archives: Dear Livia

Old Is New Again

Posted on 07/07/2014 by chick

Dear Kids, A few weeks ago Grammie and I went on a shopping trip to buy clothes for you. We found and bought many nice things, and I now have two of the best-dressed kids in the world. But with … Continue reading →

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Livia 3.5

Posted on 07/05/2014 by chick

Dear Livia, You are just about 3.5 years old. You’re growing fast. You’ll be starting preschool in August. I’d better write down some stories about you so that we can remember how you were at this particular time. Here goes. … Continue reading →

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Grrrrrl Power

Posted on 06/06/2014 by chick

Dear Livia, The other day I refused to give you something that you wanted, and you threw a fit over it. I said, “I’m sorry that makes you sad.” You replied, “I’m not sad. I’m MAD!” I had to laugh, … Continue reading →

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Homework

Posted on 05/24/2014 by chick

Dear Kids, It all started when Marshall brought home a special homework assignment from preschool. The homework consisted of some pictures and instructions for coloring, circling, etc. There were so many instructions that I knew it would take a while … Continue reading →

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Setting Traps

Posted on 03/17/2014 by chick

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

Posted on 03/08/2014 by chick

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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Stories from 2013: Livia

Posted on 12/31/2013 by chick

Dear Livia, You learned to love singing this year. You can sing most of the alphabet song, which you learned from Marshall, but your favorite song is probably “Old McDonald.” You also like to sing bits of songs that you … Continue reading →

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Charley the Elf

Posted on 12/30/2013 by chick

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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Strange Kids

Posted on 11/02/2013 by chick

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

Posted on 11/01/2013 by chick

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 →

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