a morning of buzz

Liam is really showing interest in his Buzz Lightyear ride-on toy this week.  He's figured out that he can get around faster by pushing this thing everywhere.  When he gets stuck, he looks back at me and waits patiently for me to move it and then he's off again.  And, at times if he sees so…

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the agenda

Eating sitting up...check. Eat lying down...check. Annoy Brother by pulling on the cord...check. Annoy Brother by blocking the TV...check. Say, "Good morning.  How do you do?" to the plants...check. Pretend to be a Bouncer.  "May I see your ID, please?"...check. Swing toys around…

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meeting the teacher

Us parents had a day before school started to meet the teachers, learn more about them, hear about the class rules and schedules, what is expected of us as parents, and get to see where the kids will be sitting during the school year. It's always a fun experience. Well, at least it is for me.…

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the ramblings of the elderly

Warning: Stepping up on the soap box.  I love the elderly, or just older people in general because I feel we can learn a lot from them, but my goodness, can we please move on from when they were young? I'm always hearing, "When I was your age..." or "When we were married we did…

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and so it begins...

"Keep your hands, arms, and feet inside the ride at all times. Failure to do so could lead to serious injuries." Isn't that what they should teach us in parenting classes, and books? They leave out that these tiny appendages, when working overtime, can really stress a parent out! …

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