Monthly Archives: August 2012

Grrr

Posted on 08/30/2012 by chick

You know what I really hate? I really hate when I look on my computer and find files for unfinished stories, songs, letters, and puzzles. Lots of them. Why don’t I ever finish these things?

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First Day, First Impressions

Posted on 08/29/2012 by chick

Dear Marshall, Your first day of preschool was August 29 and I am setting this post to that date, because it belongs there. It is December now, exactly four months later, but I still remember that day vividly. I was … Continue reading →

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Pre-Preschool

Posted on 08/28/2012 by chick

Dear Marshall, There were some things we needed to do before we could send you to preschool. Potty training was one of those things. Maybe potty training took a little longer than expected, but once you made up your mind … Continue reading →

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More Books Read

Posted on 08/27/2012 by chick

The Tiger’s Wife by Téa Obreht Grade: A- In a war-torn Balkan country, a woman searches for the stories of her grandfather’s past and his recent death. This is a brilliant first novel that doesn’t quite live up to its … Continue reading →

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Favorite Thing: Playing With the Kids

Posted on 08/19/2012 by chick

The saddest part of being a parent is that in the hectic, daily struggle to meet the family’s basic needs, it is easy to forget how much fun children can be. I often have to remind myself to set aside … Continue reading →

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