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Owen Loving Tummy Time

October 31, 2010 – 11:40 pm

“Concentration is the secret of strength.” —Ralph Waldo Emerson

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Welcome, Hannah Lynn Wasz!

October 31, 2010 – 11:29 pm

5 lbs., 11 oz., 19 inches—born October 9 to two of my very best friends. Congratulations, Jenna and Greg! And welcome, beautiful Hannah! “And the seasons they go round and roundAnd the painted ponies go up and downWe’re captive on the carousel of timeWe can’t return we can only lookBehind from where we cameAnd go […]

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James Rolled Over!

October 31, 2010 – 11:20 pm

James: “We’re both getting really good at tummy time.” James: “And you know why Mom took this picture? Because I was just on my tummy. And now I’m on my back. And I got there all by myself. (I was tired of Owen doing everything first, you see.)”pictures taken October 10 “It is the nature […]

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Sharing a Boppy

October 31, 2010 – 11:13 pm

Owen: “Here we go again, Mom taking yet another picture.” James: “Just look at the camera so we can get out of this obviously-made-for-one-baby boppy.” Owen: “Whatever, I’m too tired.” James: “Seriously, enough!” “The camera can photograph thought.” —Dirk Bogarde

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Toddlers’ Idea of Fun

October 27, 2010 – 3:26 pm

bouncing on the bed making messes dodging kisses (Thanks, Tari, for the delicious lunch, and thanks, Whitney and Lauren, for the great visit!) “Three little monkeys jumping on the bedOne fell off and bumped her headMama called the doctor and the doctor saidNo more monkeys jumping on the bed.” —traditional rhyme

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Porch Time

October 26, 2010 – 10:48 pm

“I remember a time when the bloom was on the cottonWhen our hearts chased the clouds like the swallow on the wingWhen our cares which were already few were soon forgottenJust sittin’ on the front porch swing.” —Buddy Sheffield

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On Trying to Photograph a Toddler and Twins

October 24, 2010 – 8:55 pm

“Look this way, James and Owen! Yes, right here! Look at Mommy! James, put your hand down! Sophie, smile! Let me see your pretty teeth!” “Aw, James, you’re almost smiling! Owen, smile! Let me see you smile! [Insert silly noise made with tongue and lips here.] Yay, Sophie! I see your teeth! Now smile! Everyone […]

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A Nap Together

October 24, 2010 – 8:34 pm

Early October, the day after our sixth wedding anniversary, I discovered Owen and James sleeping like this, in the pack-n-play. arms linked Owen’s head cushioning the soft weight of James’s chin “I, who have no sisters or brothers, look with some degree of innocent envy on those who may be said to be born to […]

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Karma in a Macy’s Bathroom Stall

October 23, 2010 – 9:42 pm

Who: Sophie and me What: totally embarrassing conversation (see below) When: last week Where: bathroom stall, Macy’s, Kenwood Town Centre Why: karma getting me back for all the times I later recounted (and made fun of) conversations I overhead potty-training moms having with their children in public bathrooms Sophie: “Do you have to poop or […]

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On Playground Bullies and Regret

October 18, 2010 – 5:09 pm

Late September, after lunch out with Andy and his friend, Mark, I took all three kids to Tower Park on a beautiful, blue-sky, fall day. All three children were in good spirits—we were having a great day. Sophie even attempted, what she calls, the “bouncy” bridge—she was being so brave. We had been out of […]

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