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It Was Only A MatterOf Time

  • Posted on January 2, 2013
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Dex got an email yesterday, an email we haven't had a chance to discuss yet. An email from a friend of his, teasing him about something I wrote about him on this blog, a long time ago. Something taken out of context, particularly given the…
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Letter From Santa

Letter From Santa

  • Posted on December 27, 2012
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We have been playing a lot of "Don't Ask Don't Tell" since Easter. Declan has REALLY wanted to believe in Santa, but intellectually, he knows the truth. We are not all that religious even though we do celebrate Christmas... but we do believe in faith.…
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There’s A Monster At The Breakfast Table

  • Posted on December 4, 2012
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I tried to stay true to Declan's artistic vision, but I really could not bring myself to spell it "breckfast."Also hoping he did not plagiarize this, like he did the last time I posted his homework.Either way, this poem is pretty sweet.Click here to see…
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An Absolute Joy

  • Posted on November 15, 2012
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I know I will jinx myself the minute I hit publish, but I really feel like I must document this period in Declan's life. Eight was nice, nine was lovely - but 10? It has been an absolute joy.Sure, my kid is not perfect, and…
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Book Buddies – Fear of Closets

  • Posted on October 10, 2012
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One of the programs at Dex's school that I love is "Book Buddies." This is where older kids at school spend time reading to and mentoring the younger kids at the school - to foster a love of reading.Seriously. How cool is that?This year Dex…
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