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Category: raising daughters

  • On My Trio of Stubborn Daughters

    I knew my firstborn was stubborn. She was 12 days past her due date when the labor contractions began to nudge her towards her birthday. A few years later, her…

  • On the American Revolution

    Learning about the American Revolution in home school today Asked the 10 y.o. to get her history book and she pulled out Hamilton the Musical instead! I love this kid  ❤️…

  • Mall Memories

    “Ah…Auntie Anne’s. The smell of childhood.” The 13 y.o.

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