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Ellie’s Birthday Letter #2
I wrote this letter to Ellie last year for her 2nd birthday. She turned 3 yesterday, and this year's letter is coming up tomorrow...It will tell the "tail" of whatever happens at her Kitty Cat birthday party today! May 18, 2011 “Ellie Kathryn, We love you! Ellie Kathryn, You are 2!” That’s what our chalk board has said this week since we had our family party on Saturday night. I showed it to you, and left out the last word for you to enthusiastically fill in! And now you like to say the whole rhyme. You have grown and changed so much in the last year. Some things have stayed the … [Continue reading]
Ellie’s 1st Birthday Letter
Ellie turned 3 today, May 18th! When she came into my room this morning, MJ and I were already snuggling together, and though we welcomed the birthday girl with cheery greetings, she was her normal morning-grump-a-roo. Sadly, her mood did not improve much throughout the day, but we did have good moments and continued celebrating! As we snuggled, I told the story of the day she was born. Then we enjoyed reading the Dr. Seuss "Happy Birthday to You!" and Sandra Boynton "Birthday Monsters" books, a birthday ritual. Then the children had there normal computer time, watching "Mr. Rogers" birthday … [Continue reading]
“Good things” from my Mother’s Day
The morning began as usual...Daddy at work already, MJ climbing into bed with me, dragging his many assorted pillows, blankets, and stuffed animals with him. (He brings everything but the mattress, then spends several intense minutes getting it all just right!) We kissed and smiled, patted and stroked, then drifted back to sleep for a few minutes before Ellie arrived - a good thing. (Dear God, thank you for these precious times...and just how will my mornings ever be as sweet when MJ goes off to college? Ooh! Maybe he can live at home and go to SMU!) . Now to my lovely and cheery … [Continue reading]
Happy Mother’s Day to all you “Good Enough” Moms who…
Happy Mother's Day to all you "Good Enough" Moms out there like me, who... Don't always feed your kids healthy stuff, but you get the job done. (They may say they're hungry when you tuck them in, but it's just a ploy! You see those "chubby, yummy, knees"!) Bathe the children and yourself at least once a week. (Or at least run them through the sprinkler.) Don't hit your children or curse in front of them. Way to go! (This is no small accomplishment. Good internal control.) Make the effort to (usually) remember to pick them up after school. Keep the children away from the kitchen … [Continue reading]
Mother’s Day Tea: my “Good Thing”!
'Tis the season for special Mother's Day celebrations and traditions at neighborhood preschools and elementary schools. One little girl in my … [Continue reading]
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