Mommy Tales

Birthday Girl

February 24, 2011

It’s official.  I am now the mother of a 4 year old girl.  It’s a first for both of us. Isn’t this dress gorgeous?  My mom made it for Lizzie’s birthday. Truthfully, I’m thankful that Lizzie’s birthday celebrations are finally over.  It felt like the celebrations just went on and on and on.   As soon [...]

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48 Cupcakes

February 22, 2011

Today, I have been busy baking cupcakes. Pink cupcakes With pink frosting. 48 of them. You see, my darling Lizzie is going to be 4 years old tomorrow.  And, I have been baking cupcakes for her to take to preschool.  From scratch. Delicious!  Now, let’s see if they pass muster with 40 preschoolers.

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First Day

February 1, 2011

Today, my darling Lizzie went to preschool for the first time.  While I was stressing and worrying, Lizzie was just a bundle of excitement.  She told me this morning that she was a “big girl” and no longer needed to stand on a  stool to brush her teeth.   Then she grabbed her backpack and said [...]

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The End Of A Really Good Thing

January 19, 2011

It was inevitable that my baby girl was going to outgrow her afternoon nap, but that does not mean that I have to be happy about it. Yes, my darling Grace has decided that sleeping in the afternoon is no longer for her, and I am stuck in the purgatory of transition.  She is glassy [...]

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Putumayo Kids

December 6, 2010

Back before I had children of my own and thought I knew it all, I decided that I would never, ever play ‘kids’ music in my car.    Then Lizzie came along quickly followed by Grace, and the car became my last sanctuary of sanity where I could actually be the one in charge of [...]

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Precious

November 16, 2010

Last week, the girls and I were at the grocery store picking up something for dinner.  Somewhere between frozen food and cookies, we encountered another mother and daughter shopping.  The little girl was about 4 and was sitting in the back of the trolley while her mum examined something on the shelf. Out of the [...]

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First Haircut

October 13, 2010

My darling Grace has been looking a bit shaggy lately.  So, today we visited the “hair cutting shop” as Lizzie calls it to get Grace’s first haircut. I was quite impressed at how grown up she was in the chair.  No squirming and no tears.  She was just so excited. And, when she was finished, [...]

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The Fun Police

October 11, 2010

My darling 2 year old Grace has decided that no one is allowed to sing, dance or have fun in this family.  Well, except for her. It started a few months ago, and every time I would sing along with the radio, the Wiggles, or simply break into song for no good reason like Julie [...]

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A Blueberry Dilemma Solved… For Now

August 13, 2010

Thanks to all of you who helped me out with my blueberry dilemma. Funny that my own family were the die-hards that said Grace should have blueberry muffins like it or not.  I mean it is a family tradition after all. But, in the spirit of my mom making us our favorite meal on our [...]

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A Blueberry Dilemma

August 5, 2010

For generations now, my family has celebrated birthdays, Mother’s Day, and Father’s Day with breakfast in bed for the honoree.  And that breakfast as ALWAYS consisted of blueberry muffins.  Sometimes we shake things up a bit and have a side of bacon, but the blueberry muffins are always there. My darling Grace will be celebrating [...]

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