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Off He Goes To Kindergarten

This sweet sleeping angel starts kindergarten tomorrow. Full day kindergarten. I can’t believe it. I’m trying not to get all sad and weepy about it. The baby. My baby. I’m trying to see the positive things. No more payments for preschool. Having all three boys in the same place at the same time for the… Continue reading Off He Goes To Kindergarten

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Heard from the Backseat: Episode 2

F: ” I want pan pipes.” Mom: “Did you just say ‘pan pipes’?” F: “Yeah, I want to get pan pipes!” Dad: “You mean like pan pipes that make music? Where did you hear about that?” F: “Yes. From Gobber.” Mom: “Gobber from How to Train Your Dragon?” Dad: “I have a pan pipe, well… Continue reading Heard from the Backseat: Episode 2

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Upgrading the Chore Chart

I started a chore chart years ago to teach my boys the basics about taking care of themselves. Hanging up coats, putting shoes away, putting their clothes in the hamper and their dishes in the sink. Just the basics…things I think any two-year old can learn how to do. For the most part, they’ve done… Continue reading Upgrading the Chore Chart