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Monthly Archives: October 2012

Tucker had his first field trip today.  Parents were able to attend, but not able ride the bus with the teachers and kids.  Because I have the worst sense of direction ever, and admittedly don’t fully trust my navigation system (she has embarrassed and let me down in the past), I figured I’d follow the […]

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See those two cool buttons on the right side of the homepage?  One is Momsblogs and the other Picket Fence Blogs.  Clicking on the links will allow you to vote for me, if you enjoy Finding Ninee.  I don’t want to beg, but as a new blog, I’m really trying to increase my exposure to […]

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Once, when Tucker was about 14 months old, he was standing by our back window fascinated by something.  I figured I’d take the opportunity to finish whatever it was that I needed to do while he was engaged elsewhere.  I think I was cutting up strawberries for lunch or something.  Anyway, I was happy to […]

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Call the bad parenting authorities.  I didn’t make Tucker brush his teeth for two nights in a row.  I know it’s disgraceful, and I’m an asshole* for not making it happen. Here’s the thing.  Tucker hates having his teeth brushed.  He really, truly hates it.  He fights us, he gags, he clamps his jaws shut, […]

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I apologize for the lack of posts for two days.  I’ve been crazy busy trying to remember how to be a non-lapsed professional and remembering why that’s important. I have a couple of almost-complete posts ready to go, but have vowed to not subject you to them until I am able to proof them with […]

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Perhaps one of the biggest rewards a parent receives from a toddler is seeing his smile and witnessing him experience a truly liminal moment.  A moment when he’s completely fulfilled through climbing, building, digging, pouring or running. When time briefly stands still. Being a witness to this perfect peace makes me realize that Tucker has […]

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