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3 faces of sr lucas

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The freaks come out at night

Today was pretty low key. Lucas has been taking his naps at an earlier hour than usual, which has discombobulated my day. Now I think it’s later earlier. Does that make sense? It means that our afternoons are longer. They … Continue reading

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le secret love letter to google

O! How my heart sings the wonderful praises of Google! The quick! The merry! The honest Google. Her beauty is hidden. Open only to deft English speaking hands, but so powerful and so generous are the spiders and robots of … Continue reading

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These are my scribbles.

Ever since Lucas could hold a pencil, crayon, or a pen, we have encouraged him to draw, write, and express himself. Sometimes he is totally into it and sometimes he just wants to eat the pen. He can draw a … Continue reading

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Recycled

I brought down the wizard (a puppet that Nanna & Nonno gave to Lucas for his birthday) & put it on my hand. Lucas was on one side of one of the upholstered chairs and I was on the other. … Continue reading

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These are the days of his poop.

I have a few ideas for entries, but so many are thoughtful and require my focus for a few hours so I can pound out something more substantial. Judging from the title that inspiration typed out, this looks to be … Continue reading

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advice for new mamas & papas

we’ll soon be celebrating the little one’s 21st month. overall things have gone swimmingly as each day he grows into a determined, independant individual. i feel pretty passionate about him in a way that grows with each new development. his … Continue reading

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Reforming my mind, so that i am not blind.

Life, she is so grand, so beautiful, and so tough. What a difference twelve months make. Last year i was so mentally insulated, sleep deprived, and worn out that I could barely bring myself to think about the election. I … Continue reading

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