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The Twos

“Patience is the companion of wisdom.”

Saint Augustine

I’m a big fan of alliteration, but I don’t like the term ‘the terrible twos.’ Perhaps it’s because I have a two-year-old; and if the past ten days are any indication, it’s going to be a very long year!

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Long Noses

“A lie would have no sense unless the truth were felt to be dangerous.”

Alfred Adler

It’s strange when your innocent little four-year-old looks you right in the eye and lies. I think Pip’s experimentation with fibbing began in the bathroom. She isn’t one to linger in the loo. In fact, […]

Birthday Colds and Skipping

“It takes a long time to grow young.”

Pablo Picasso

A friend was lamenting the fact that her daughter was starting to use words correctly. I understood exactly what she meant; Pip says ‘pupcake’ for ‘cupcake,’ and I don’t correct her. Pupcake is too cute. I’ll miss pupcakes when they become […]

Being Wonderful

“It takes courage to grow up and become who you really are.”

e.e. cummings

Fig is a big girl for her age. When she was first measured after her birth, she was off the chart for length, and that has continued to this day. She’s big and she’s bold. […]