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Childhood Oopsies

There are so many things to delight in, watching little ones grow. All the first milestones – like their first words, first steps, first laugh, first time using the potty. And there are also all the oopsies, or outcomes children can’t anticipate as they attempt to be grown-up. Things that come to mind include tryingContinue reading “Childhood Oopsies”

And Still, We Survived

This morning I read a children’s book that shocked me and made me just shake my head–The Caiman by Maria Eugenia Manrique (2019, Amazon Crossing Kids), which you can learn more about under the Recommended Reads section of the blog. It is the surprising non-fiction story of a Venezuelan man, Jose Faoro, who raised andContinue reading “And Still, We Survived”

Another Year Under Wraps

This month, I’ve chosen not to write about the common topic of Christmas, giving, and holiday celebration. It’s not that I’m a Scrooge about such things. I’ve always looked forward to every kind of yearly benchmark and holiday observation. But this year, I’ve managed to get the jump on shopping for gifts, mailing packages, andContinue reading “Another Year Under Wraps”

Anticipation

One of the hardest things to manage is anticipation — waiting and waiting for that one special (hopefully) magic moment — counting down the weeks, days, and minutes until a big event. I remember my first childhood bouts with anticipation. Christmas and birthdays, followed by Halloween, then Easter, then Fourth of July. I loved itContinue reading “Anticipation”