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Twenty-Five Thursdays: Number Ten
M’s love of the Brady Bunch has finally seemed to wane and she’s no longer interested in watching the show. Maxed out. But one souvenir from that dalliance with the 70s and her love of Cindy Brady is M’s desire … Continue reading
Games ‘n Such: Fun Round-Up (Spring 2013)
A little mash-up of things that have added fun or practicality to our household in the past months since the Winter 2013 edition. These stainless steel straws. M loves to drink a smoothie every morning before school. As in EVERY … Continue reading
Twenty-Five Thursdays: Number Nine
Today was (and still is) a “get the little things done” kind of day, which meant early showers for both of us and running some pre-lunch errands. While I was brushing my teeth, M came in and showed me the … Continue reading
Operation “Don’t Touch Me”: Autonomy and Affection
Are you a huggy kind of person? I am not. Though I often do it, it’s actually not instinctual for me to hug “hello” like it is for some folks. I’m someone who can easily get “touched out”, meaning that … Continue reading
Twenty-Five Thursdays: Number Eight (Dr. Mom Edition)
There seem to be two constants for me the days leading up to Mother’s Day: the lilacs in our side yard are in full, intoxicating bloom and M gets sick. Well, the last one has been true for only the … Continue reading