Tag: Tip of My Iceberg
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Balloon Bash–Or Bust?
When we finally celebrated John’s birthday with all the grands, it was more a party along the level of an elementary school child. It’s why John connects so well with children. The kids had gotten a plethora of balloons for the celebration, filled with helium and bobbing around like apples in a tub of water.…
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Love Ya Lots!
I learned long ago to never let anyone leave the house without telling them I love them. Not to be maudlin, but there are no guarantees I’ll see them again. I don’t want my last words to someone to be expressions of anger, disappointment, or guilt. I’m not great at it, and there are many…
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I Want What I Want
There are so many life possibilities for a three-year-old. They’re learning to be autonomous; they’re separate from their parents and can make choices. They haven’t yet learned that choices bring consequences. Cal is an outside-of-the-box thinker. Most kids his age are because they’re not aware of the boxes they’re supposed to operate within. Adults, culture,…
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Is It Really You?
My dear husband had a monumental birthday. One of those that requires great fuss and bother. And embarrassment. I wanted to have all six of our kids surprise him. John is rarely surprised by anything. He’s a tad bit suspicious, and I’ve never been truly successful at pulling off something astonishing. Three of our children…
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A Star Is Born–Every Day
Drama is part of growing up. As children grow, emotions blossom and require expression. Some good ways, some not as constructive. Isley has a flair for the dramatic. She’s involved with the theater program at her school, and the production she was in this past weekend provided her with her very first speaking role. She…
Tip of My Iceberg 