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From headlines to tan lines
ByHollieOver the weekend the two older girls spent an afternoon with my niece. After some time at the pool they moved the party inside and played with Barbies. Apparently they even held a newscast for “Barbie Town” featuring headlines written by the 1st Grader. My sister sent me the official script when she found it…
Playmates and “help”mates
ByHollieIt never ceases to amaze me how my oldest two are either the best of friends or the worst of enemies. Usually it starts out with them being big buddies and playing nicely… then, the Kindergartener assumes her God-given position of authority as the “big” sister. And, at that point, the Preschooler’s fragile feathers get…
A Farmyard Fourth
ByHollieWhen I look at an old wooden structure on a piece of property, all I see is an abandoned barn. When my in-laws look at that same structure, they see unlimited potential. They have a knack, if not a gift, for repurposing. In their hands and with their vision, that which is old becomes something…
A sticky situation…
ByHollieWe’ve been having some issues lately with Toddler 1 in terms of behavior and cooperation. She’s always been strong-willed, but her level of defiance and her determination to have her way seems to have peaked in the last few weeks. So, in an effort to encourage better behavior without anyone losing their sanity, I decided…
She goes nuts for donuts: A party in pictures
ByHollieThe Preschooler turned four over the weekend, and we celebrated with a family party at our house. This year she chose the party theme herself: donuts. Who could argue with that? So, we started the day off with a mid-morning visit to the “donut factory,” also known as our local Krispy Kreme. I realize this…
