Tag: children
group name: family
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November 17, 2008 11:53 PM EST --
As parents we often wonder just how much of what we are trying to teach our children actually soaks in. Sometimes it feels like they are not listening to a word we say and they sure don't want to . . .
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December 15, 2008 05:06 AM EST --
These adorable home-made piggy banks are a great way to teach the skill of saving money. They have clear centers so the child can see the money as it adds up in the bank.
Each year around this time, . . .
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March 23, 2009 01:52 PM EDT --
Last night I could not sleep, so I ended up watching the series about sex slaves in America on MSNBC. I was already paranoid when it comes to the safety of my children, but this series can really make . . .
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May 02, 2009 12:36 PM EDT --
When I was growing up, I had lots of chores, some of which I would get paid for and some that was just considered something you did as being part of the family. My brothers did mainly work with my dad, . . .
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November 19, 2009 07:26 PM EST --
Last night I cashed in for a $10 Borders gift card that my son will be giving his teacher for Christmas. He will then pick out a few things from our gift basket and make a nice gift bag, with a homemade . . .
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December 03, 2008 03:03 PM EST --
This is the time of year when one of my favorite holiday movies -- It’s a Wonderful Life - broadcasts regularly, reminding me, yet again, of Lego Man’s hair. Yes, you read that right: I’m talking about . . .
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December 09, 2008 12:12 PM EST --
Imagine how you would feel if you were at a lunch date with a friend and in the middle of an intensely fun and funny conversation, she took a phone call and gestured for you to keep eating. Or if she . . .
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August 17, 2007 06:00 PM EDT --
Those of you who know me well, know that I get lost frequently. Those of you who know me well may also know that my son is scary-smart. Not just gifted, but smart in a weird way that isn't at all normal. . . .
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May 05, 2008 11:02 AM EDT --
When my children were born, I thought I wouldn't let them watch TV. We didn't even have cable at the time, so it was not hard to go without the television. With this pregnancy, I have . . .
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November 15, 2009 03:38 PM EST --
Well...
I'm on the fence on this one, I have no idea WHO is telling me the truth! Who should I believe?! :)
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August 15, 2008 08:18 PM EDT --
Thanksgiving and Christmas dinners were always fun shared with parents, sisters and brothers. Friends and Inlaws were also invited. We had many happy moments. Everyone cooking their favorite . . .
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April 25, 2008 02:24 PM EDT --
We recently made brownies, which the kids absolutely love. Just brownie mix from a box gives them practice in following directions, measuring, and counting to fifty!
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May 06, 2008 02:14 PM EDT --
Here's a question for all the parents (or grandparents) out there: What do you like your kids to call you?
I prefer "Mama" though from my daughter I've been hearing "Mommy" . . .
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May 15, 2008 12:53 PM EDT --
Two and three years olds don't naturally share with each other. They fight, claim toys as "mine!" and threaten bodily harm on any siblings that get in their way. But for us, . . .
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July 23, 2007 11:00 AM EDT --
This is the hardest thing I hope I ever have to write.
My youngest son is a beautiful child I am often told along with he is very intelligent, a skilled athlete, very confident and extremely creative. . . .
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February 18, 2008 01:05 PM EST --
My days are spent (outside of Gather) contemplating the developmental progress of the young children that I work with and my own little girls. There is nothing that brings me more joy then watching . . .
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March 25, 2009 05:02 PM EDT --
Haley and Parker helped me in the kitchen this evening. They are chefs in the making. ; )
Haley got her apron and hat for Christmas from her Aunt Tina . . .
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December 10, 2009 08:45 PM EST --
Today, I took three of my grandchildren to the mall. My daughter forgot the stroller and two of them are twins, 8 months old.
We had to rent two strollers, and with all the confusion . . .
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July 10, 2009 12:44 AM EDT --
I know thats dangerous.. 7pm it was 103 gave her motrin.. 11pm it was 103.5 gave her tylenol.. Now at 11:45 it is 102.4 Im going to keep a close eye on her tonight and get her to Dr.s in morning.. I think . . .
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December 07, 2009 04:18 PM EST --
Stephy was given this costume from friends who have an older daughter. She was invited to a Halloween party and this is the costume she chose to wear. Of course, it's COLD here near Halloween, . . .
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