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There she goes
Her new polka-dot backpack is labeled with her name, filled with permission slips and waiting by the door. Her navy polo and plaid skirt are laid out neatly beside her knee socks and black Mary Janes.… more →
there she goes
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Rachel wrote 2 months ago: Her new polka-dot backpack is labeled with her name, filled with permission slips and waiting by the … more →
how do i love my mama?
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Rachel wrote 7 months ago: A guest post by AVA I am a little bird to Mama. Mama is my little flower. Happy Mother’s Day. … more →
playing catch up
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Rachel wrote 7 months ago: It has come our attention that we have neglected to teach our daughter how to catch. So while our fo … more →
another reason to turn off the tele
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Rachel wrote 11 months ago: Without the help of commercials, your child’s Christmas wish list might resemble this: 1. My o … more →
silly old saint nick
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Rachel wrote 11 months ago: Ava’s commitment to believe in Santa despite her parent’s claims otherwise has been well … more →
love at first sight (ava's favorite story in 22 words)
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Rachel wrote 11 months ago: (here’s my little attempt at AP’s 22-word kid-story contest). “Come out, Baby! … more →
happy saint lucia day!
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Rachel wrote 11 months ago: {Ava, Christmas 2004} I’m sorry, you’ll have to forgive me. This is shameless baby pictu … more →
put it on a pot
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Rachel wrote 1 year ago: If you find yourself in a Thanksgiving bind, Ava has a time-saving turkey recipe for you. Thanksgivi … more →
a thanksgiving day poem
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Rachel wrote 1 year ago: I’m thankful for a daughter who writes me poetry while we eat our morning granola. I’m t … more →
banana, who?
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Rachel wrote 1 year ago: Oh, the canned jokes. Thank you so much for all your contributions! They have provided Ava with a st … more →
what's under this grass?
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Rachel wrote 1 year ago: “Mama, under the grass is dirt, right?” “Right.” “Dirt where the worms … more →
a four-year-old's vision of heaven
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Rachel wrote 1 year ago: “Mama, I always want to be with you. We’ll always be with be-chother. We’re with b … more →
in an old house in 'polis
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Rachel wrote 1 year ago: that was covered with vines lived one little girl in one straight line. Ava has loved Madeline since … more →
"knock, knock"
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Rachel wrote 1 year ago: Me: Who’s there? Ava: Boo. Me: Boo who? Ava: You don’t have to cry about it. Thanks to S … more →
pig bladder prototype
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Rachel wrote 1 year ago: Ava and I are reading Little House the Big Woods before her rest time. Last week Ava was fascinated … more →
really real
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Rachel wrote 1 year ago: Last week at I was collecting my freshly cut pieces of chenille at Joanne’s, I heard the quick … more →
mystical michigan
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Rachel wrote 1 year ago: AVA: Mama, have you ever thought about moving to Michigan? MAMA: No. Why? AVA: Cause that’s wh … more →
fashion faux pas
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Rachel wrote 1 year ago: Yesterday, when I picked Ava up from preschool, her teacher glanced up from the line of children and … more →
on my mind
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Rachel wrote 1 year ago: Phew I have so many little insignificant things to tell you that I don’t know where to start. … more →
