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Once upon a time (four weeks ago), Tucker was a seriously awesome sleeper.  He’d nap for three hours and then sleep through the night.  Upon finding out that his program at school doesn’t require the kids to nap, I considered picking him up after lunch each day.  They assured me that if Tucker becomes tired, […]

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I’m feeling a little raw tonight, for some reason.  I’m not happy with a few of my recent posts, and although I know that not every one must be funny, or insightful or earth shattering, I feel like “What’s the point?” if they’re not at least a little bit of one of them.  Before saying […]

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One of Tucker’s really weird (and annoying) behaviors is to bite anything inflatable.  Whether it’s a balloon, a beach ball, or a supercool inflatable airplane that he won at one of the festivals we’re constantly going to, he ends up popping it with his teeth.  Sometimes, this happens fairly quickly (like if we’re at a […]

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Yesterday, Tucker’s backpack came home with an official Helmet Authorization Form.  I guess the little kids get access to tricycles and Big Wheels during gym, but are not allowed to participate unless they’re wearing a helmet.  As parents, we must choose whether to provide a helmet, utilize a school one or choose the third option […]

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It’s Friday morning and Tucker does not want to go to school.  Who can blame him?  We were enjoying a long game of Ze Chase Monster (I chase him around the room wearing a blanket over my head.  Then, I capture him in the blanket, swing him around and throw him onto the couch pillows.  […]

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BT (Before Tucker), my good friend Julie made a comment along the lines of “Well, ya, but he’s just a dog.”  I can’t remember the nature of the conversation but it obviously had something to do with her kids and her dog, her dog being the lesser being.  I was horrified and insulted on his […]

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