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Category Archives: mom blog
The Magic Ship of Morgan Hill.
Our first Christmas parade in Morgan hill was memorable, to say the least. We arrived early and sat down to a very cheap, but nice dinner at an Italian deli. Then walked to the center divide that cuts the … Continue reading
He Peed in the Shape of Hawaii
Alex walked into our bedroom the other morning and told us very matter-of-factly that he had put Marley outside because he peed….in the shape of Hawaii. I was still half asleep so it took me a moment (duh) to … Continue reading
“I’m okay…I’m okay.” Subtitle: See Mom, you didn’t screw up too much.
Alex followed the golden carrot a few weeks ago. Bribery and threats are the core of our parenting style. When Zach first learned to ride a two-wheeler without training wheels we rewarded him (see Bribery in Webster’s tome) by letting … Continue reading
Zen and the Art of Goldfish Maintainence
When I was in my twenties and working and going to college, I had a fish tank that occasionally housed actual live fish. Periodically, and for no apparent reason, and oddly, often on my birthday….these fish would die on me. … Continue reading
Sacrificial Dust Bunnies
We went to the doc yesterday to get a buy-one-get-one-free deal for Alex and Sam. Both spiked fevers and were barking out coughs like trained seals vying for fish. We are now midway through a five day course of absolutely … Continue reading
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We Have Lift-Off
Last night as the shadows grew long on our quiet street, Zach reached for the brass ring and grabbed it. He rode his bike alone—no extra wheels, no dad or mom hand on the back of the seat. And I … Continue reading
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The Education of Summer
We have been doing nothing and everything for the last month. We spent the day with Grama Aleene yesterday. She has an old jeweler’s loop that fascinated the boys and the picture above pretty much sums up the theme of … Continue reading
Pooky Tars and Keh-Wee Shawks
I know I promised I wouldn’t continue dwelling on speech impediments, but we had a day of exploration last weekend. We went to the Sea Center which is out on the Santa Barbara Pier. Then we rode on Little Toot … Continue reading
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Captain Dimples Takes a Shower
Alex has discovered the shower. That is not to say he chooses one every time. There is a great advantage to the landscape and play potential in a bath, but he now sees the allure of the shower. How did … Continue reading
Super Belly
I have never been a fan of baby talk. It annoys me when a grown adult speaks to children in a way that reinforces inaccuracy in the English language. When Zach and Alex were about four and two, I … Continue reading
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