The Reluctant Grownup

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Jack, Liam

I am feeling very . . .

Jack loves to name his emotions right now.  He usually seems to pick the right word – though he loves to say “I am very embarrassed,” no matter what he’s…

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January 25, 2012
Categorizing Things is Overrated

Gumby

In a postscript to today’s entry –   All the books tell you that towards the end of your pregnancy, your body will be flushed with a hormone that loosens…

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April 24, 2008
Categorizing Things is Overrated

May 13

Jack recently turned 17. He’s driving now, applying to colleges. I wish you all could meet him. It is such a blessing to be present in this house with him.…

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May 13, 2025
  • Parades # 7, 8, & 9 – The Best Day of Mardi Gras

    RG / February 22, 2012

    **TWO NOTES: Firstly, I have only two children.  I described myself as a thirty three year old mother of three in the last post – I think I was hypnotized by all of…

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  • Parades # 5 & 6 – Preschool Playground Parades, and Mama Marches in D’Etat

    RG / February 20, 2012

    On Friday morning, Jack’s class had their annual parade at school.  Half of the kids decorate wagons with purple, green and gold banners.  They dress in their Mardi Gras finest, and then roll…

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  • MILP Roundup # 240 – Exploration Edition

    RG / February 20, 2012

    MILP Round up at Attorney at Large’s place! Next week at Butterflyfish.

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  • Parade #4 – Mama Gets a Shoe at Muses

    RG / February 18, 2012

    The children are sleeping.  The Professor is at work, writing a paper.  I’m on the couch, nursing the last lingering effects of a minor hangover (and two horribly scabbed up and swollen knees…

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  • Parades # 2 & 3 – Pontchartrain, then Druids and Nyx in the Rain

    RG / February 17, 2012

    The day after Cleopatra, a Saturday, the Professor took the car to work.  This will become important later. I promised the boys we’d do some parades that Saturday.  Pontchartrain rolled at 2pm, so…

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