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Megan the artist

So, I come out from putting Molly to bed and I see Megan sitting in the chair where I had been sitting to work on a scrapbook page in Molly’s baby album. She has a red marker in hand and is haunched over the page. My gut reaction was to say “Megan, stop!” She hopped […]

Day at the park

We had so much fun at the park this day, just Megan and I. She ran around from place to place, trying out all the equipment while I tried to take some pictures of her and played with the camera.

Of course, when she was on the swings, all she could say was “Mommy, […]

Things you don't think about till you're a parent

It never occurred to me that I should worry about whether the park has bathrooms or where they’re located. That is, not until I took my newly-potty trained daughter to play on the swings. When all of a sudden, she says urgently “Mommy, I need to use the potty” with her eyeballs looking like they’re […]

Oh the things she says

We’ve had some funny conversations lately. Megan and I, that is.

While getting her dressed…

Megan: I want to wear this shirt.

Me: Megan, that shirt doesn’t match. It isn’t the right color to go with those pants.

Megan: Well, is it the left color?

Me (trying not to laugh): Yes, it’s the wrong color.

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My princess is three.

How did this happen? Where did the time go? It seems like just yesterday, she was a tiny baby, completely dependent on us for everything. Brand new to us and oh so fragile. Now, she’s a walking, talking, running and jumping kid. Not a baby. Not a toddler. A preschooler, by official terminology.

I […]