Monthly Archives: May 2012

KIOS: Parenting, Part 10: Playing Naturally (and why we don’t have toys with batteries)

Posted on May 4, 2012 by Laura

This post is part of my series, “Kickin’ It Old Skool: Why and How We Are Old-Fashioned” or KIOS for short.  If you’re new to the series, please read my disclaimer before continuing on.  I’m keeping a table of contents … Continue reading →

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Learning Lessons, Again

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Laura

The past few days and nights have been pretty tough.  Ellie was really sick, starting last Friday, with a high fever Saturday into Sunday and she really didn’t start feeling better until yesterday.  She also has entered the “I’m easily … Continue reading →

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Does Talking to Your Father on His Birthday Count?

Posted on May 3, 2012 by Laura

Even if you forget to wish him “happy birthday”? Happy Birthday Dad! [Sorry we’re one day late!]  We love you!

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As Promised: More Picture from Ellie’s and my trip to Alaska last month

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Laura

I gave you all the cool Alaska pictures that I took in my last post so it’s pretty much just family pictures from here on out.  So sorry, all you non-family readers! First, we’ll start with all the cousins: Ellie … Continue reading →

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