This week both of The Little Boys had their Christmas programs at school.
Sam worked hard ringing and singing:
Introduced a song to the audience:
And sat on Santa’s lap:
And Luke was the best Toy Soldier the school has ever seen:
One more half-day of school and Christmas Vacation begins.
Heaven help me.
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I can’t believe my little Looney Tunes is 5!
Over the weekend, to celebrate his birthday, we took a trip to the Children’s Museum. Luke and Sam had been there recently on a field trip with school and Luke told me he wanted to go back for his birthday. I was elated, as this meant I [...]
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Last weekend, we trekked back down to St. Louis to see little Abby baptized. She was perfect. Never made a peep.
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The other day, after a doctor’s appointment, Dan and I sat the kids down at the kitchen table and told them that we had an announcement to make. Immediately, the kids were fired up, their little bodies practically humming.
I started with, “why do you think Mommy went to the doctor today?” In response I got, [...]
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Despite Saturday’s disappointment, our weekend turned out pretty good!
First of all, I need to update you on Saturday’s Kiddieland fiasco. As I said before, the trip to McDonald’s seemed to placate everyone. Dan and I were still seething, but luckily, our children recover pretty quickly. On Saturday evening I did receive a phone call from [...]
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It’s been a busy couple of weeks. What, with a new niece being born, a new Godbaby being born, Jack and Maria starting a new school, Luke starting a new school and Sam starting school for the first time ever… oh, and Dan’s birthday. What else? Well, there was the neighbor’s complaint about the dog [...]
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Sorry to make your birthday so painful, but here is a birthday song just for you by the Crazy Quartet:
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She turned 6 on Tuesday, but we celebrated Monday so my parents could be here.
She was princess for a day (but, really, she is everyday). We made ice cream cone cupcakes that the kids decorated, but also had a small cake, as there was so much batter left over. Jack took on the task of [...]
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It’s hard to believe, but tomorrow Sam will turn 3.
Since my parents are here but leave on Tuesday (Maria’s birthday), we’ve moved things up a bit so we can celebrate properly.
Sam (as you know from the capes) is having a superhero party. Coincidentally, one of the museums here is opening their comic book exhibit today. [...]
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Sam, unbelievably, is about to turn 3.
On Sunday, we will be having a family superhero birthday party to celebrate.
Last night, between cleaning in preparation for my parents’ visit and grocery shopping, I made capes.
The party has started a little early.
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