Category Archives: kid stuffs

I submit…

…that this… …is the most beautiful, adorable, precious-in-an-utterly-squeezable-kind-of-way child ever to walk the face of the planet.  And I dare anyone to challenge it.  If you think yours (the fruit of your own loins, or that of your sibling’s/child’s/neighbor’s) can … Continue reading

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My Take on Nursery Rhymes: Wee Willie Winkie Can Just Shove It.

Since my almost-two year-old nephew is in town, I’ve been listening to a lot of nursery rhymes these days.  Every time we get in the truck to go about the day, our adventures are narrated by peppy voices belting out … Continue reading

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August, Baby!

It’s August.  Eight months into this year, and I still feel like it’s 2008. Luckily, the painful blow of passing time has been softened by the presence of my sister’s family, including (especially including) this little whippersnapper: Oh, sure, he … Continue reading

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Adults: 0 Toddler: 1

Sorry I’ve been out of comission lately.  I spent yesterday traveling to Canada with my sister and her husband and their 18 month-old boy.  Ahem—their active 18 month-old boy. Oh sure, he looks cute enough, but in all reality, kid’s … Continue reading

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Reflections on 7-ELEVEN™ and Other Childhood Sundries.

It’s 7:11 a.m. as I sit to type this post. I opened my laptop at 7:10 a.m., and waited until 7:11, because I like that time better.  I like times that mean something to me… …Now it’s 7:12.  Sad. Sure, … Continue reading

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I Love You So Much It’s Almost Cliché

I’m back in Canada now, where I live permanently (until we fall into riches and can become snowbirds, that is).  I spent Friday evening flying from Phoenix to Canada, but moments before my dear friend took me to Sky Harbor, … Continue reading

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