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Quirks and the learning curve
Noah tackles the pattern blocks, but quickly becomes frustrated. He understands the basic idea — make a picture using the shapes — but lacks the fine motor control to place the shapes on t… more →
It's Not All Mary Poppins
Quirks and the learning curve
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MaryP wrote 1 month ago: Noah tackles the pattern blocks, but quickly becomes frustrated. He understands the basic idea … more →
He knows wut he knows...
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MaryP wrote 3 months ago: The layers are being revealed. Little William is solemn, brave, and friendly. I knew that. I’v … more →
One each -- really!
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MaryP wrote 3 months ago: “My mummy coming!” They’ve had their naps, they’ve had their snacks, and now … more →
EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
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MaryP wrote 3 months ago: EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!! EEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!! We’re getting a new couch and c … more →
Method! Order!
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MaryP wrote 1 year ago: Pitter patter go the raindrops on my windowpane. BAMBAMBAMBAMBAMBAMBAMBAMBAM go the little feet in m … more →
Lateral thinking
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MaryP wrote 1 year ago: Anna has taken a fancy to our nesting/stacking cups these days. They have been out every day, hours … more →
Babytalk
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MaryP wrote 1 year ago: Mother and son sit on my front hall floor, engrossed in the business of putting on his shoes, curly … more →
Pretty as a Princess
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MaryP wrote 1 year ago: If there ever was a child I had less pegged to emerge as a fluff-and-fripperies girl, it was Anna. S … more →
Irresistable Force, meet Immovable Object. Just don't expect it to come to dinner.
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MaryP wrote 1 year ago: “Want to come to my house on the weekend?” Malli lifts her gaze from the playdough on th … more →
Imagination is not always a good thing
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MaryP wrote 1 year ago: “HE STOLE MY BATHING SUIT!!!” “He couldn’t steal it, silly-billy. You’ … more →
Running with scissors, sleeping with sticks
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MaryP wrote 1 year ago: “I take this to bed?” It’s naptime, and Anna is offering a toy for my approval. Th … more →
Maybe I am too squeamish for this job
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MaryP wrote 2 years ago: Parents kissing their children on the mouth. I have to admit, this skeeves me out. Lip-to-lip kissin … more →
I knows what I knows
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MaryP wrote 2 years ago: Nigel stomps into the house, a toy hyena held tight in his mittened hands. Yes, a hyena. Fluffy bunn … more →
Crazy Eights -- er, fours
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MaryP wrote 2 years ago: Red Pen Mama has tagged me with a meme. Because I think I’ve done this one before, I’m g … more →
Vocalizing Reality
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MaryP wrote 2 years ago: We are an auditory family. Well, my husband and I are, and it shows. Sound matters. Volume hurts. (E … more →
Hump Day
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MaryP wrote 2 years ago: (Am I the only one who finds that term kinda borderline? First time I heard it, I had mental flashes … more →
Spinning Mary's Head Right Around
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MaryP wrote 2 years ago: “Nigel, come out from behind the curtains, please.” “NONONO! I NO WANNA GO ONNA QU … more →
Because I'M the boss around here...
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MaryP wrote 2 years ago: We’ve been listening to Raffi these days. You there, sneering in the back row? You may leave. … more →
Today's Mystery... Updated and Revealed...
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MaryP wrote 2 years ago: Here we have a sweet, quiet, apparently solemn little boy. Any guesses as to what he’s doing? … more →
