Parenting

How to Impress a 4 Year Old

  • Posted on September 17, 2006
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Since everyone is always looking for neat ideas for birthday presents, I thought I'd mention some really interesting ones that Declan absolutely loved. Not to say the other books, art supplies, stuffed animals and such that he received were not sincerely appreciated! Here are just…
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Pokey Little Stupid Ass Book

  • Posted on August 1, 2006
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It's a funny thing to go back and revisit your favorite childhood books now that you are an adult. Most of them shock the hell out of me - like how Mother Goose is completely morbid and Raggedy Anne has racist overtones. Well, one of…
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Another Successful Playdate

  • Posted on February 17, 2006
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Sophia invited us over for dinner and playdate last night (OK, her mom and I have been arranging it for weeks, so what). But the kids had a blast - and it is always so neat to see Declan really having fun with a friend…
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Mall Fruit

  • Posted on February 9, 2006
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We often go to the mall to play on the oversized breakfast foods. Declan calls them simply "The Mall Fruit," but there are also waffles, eggs, sausage and bacon. This little slice of heaven is heavily padded and a place for kids to run around…
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Genius, Pure Genius

  • Posted on February 1, 2006
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We have been trying to teach Declan to get up by himself and go potty at night. The side effect of this is finding him just sitting in the hallway at night, in the dark and goofing around.As a side note, we still have been…
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The Mommy Whisperer

  • Posted on December 22, 2005
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Declan has picked up the cutest habit lately.Whispering for emphasis.And not just lowering his voice... He grabs your head, with little boy bear paws clamped tighly on either side, pulls your ear near his mouth, and tickles your ear with his little boy breath in…
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Happiest Toddler On The Block

  • Posted on November 28, 2005
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I have read a ton of parenting books. Mainly because I never was around children very much until I had one. I never babysat. I never understood what makes them tick. They weren't drawn to me. I read most of these books while pregnant... good…
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