From the Blog
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On Earth Day
The 4 y.o.: I don’t like the books you got me on Earth Day. They’re all green. Plants. Trees. Grass. I hate green. The Mom: Why don’t you like green?… Read more →
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On G-men
The 12 y.o.: Mom! There’s a large black SUV parked across the street next door. And now a guy in a suit and sunglasses is taking pictures. I think he’s… Read more →
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Which one is R2D2? Who’s the guy in black? What do the red robes want to do with the robots? Why does Luke need a robot? Is he going to… Read more →
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On Classical Music
The Mom: It’s called “Morning” and it was composed by Edvard Grieg as incidental music for the Ibsen play Peer Gynt. Isn’t it pretty? It always reminds me of spring.… Read more →
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On Career Options
The Mom: What do you want to be when you grow up? The 4 y.o.: I don’t know. It’s so hard. I’m so good at SO many things. Hmmm. I… Read more →
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I want a volcano alarm clock so when it goes off with a huge BANG, everyone wakes up! The 4 y.o. Read more →
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Menu Plan for the Week of 4/17 to 4/23
Sunday 4/17 B/ Scrambled Eggs, Whole Wheat Toast L/ Pasta w Ham in Cheese Sauce; Haricot Vert S/ Trail Mix D/ Sweet & Sour Meatballs; Corn/Asparagus Medley; Yellow Rice … Read more →
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On Flying
The 4 y.o.: Mommy, I’ve never been on an airplane ride. The Mom: Oh my goodness – you’re absolutely right. Well we have to do something about that. The 4… Read more →
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On Ordering Birthday Cakes
The 8 y.o.: I want a milk chocolate birthday cake. With white chocolate butter cream frosting. The Pastry Chef: What would you like on top of the cake? Is there… Read more →
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On Paternity
The 8 y.o.: Are you SURE I’m not a long-lost princess? The Mom: I know you all are my daughters. I was there when each of you was born. The… Read more →
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