Category Archives: Munchkin

On Ratatouille and Vocation

Posted on August 7, 2014 by Mama

Dear Munchkin, I made a simple ratatouille for dinner. As it grew close to serving time, I had what I thought was a brilliant idea: we could watch Disney’s Ratatouille as a family while eating its namesake! You’ve seen other Disney … Continue reading →

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A Banner Day

Posted on July 17, 2014 by Mama

Dear Munchkin and Peanut, It’s been more than three months since my last letter. There were many times I’d think of something I wanted to memorialize for you, but then I’d get distracted by the demands of life with two … Continue reading →

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Not tonight

Posted on March 11, 2014 by Mama

Dear Munchkin and Peanut, We’ve known for quite a while that Munchkin typically craves touch — hugs, kisses, snuggles, full-body tackles — but only on her own terms. Through experience, we learned that asking if she wanted a hug or … Continue reading →

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Beginning chores

Posted on February 25, 2014 by Mama

Dear Munchkin, Last night, I asked you to clear the art supplies and other detritus of the day off of the kitchen table while I finished cooking dinner. You started putting away crayons and paper, but after a couple minutes, … Continue reading →

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The Christmas Story by Munchkin, Age 4

Posted on December 25, 2013 by Mama

Jesus was born and He was in the manger, sleeping. And Mary was watching over Him and wise men came and gave Him presents. And shepherds came to look at Jesus and see Him, too. And they loved Him. And … Continue reading →

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How we decorated the Christmas tree with Advent devotions

Posted on December 23, 2013 by Mama

Dear Munchkin and Peanut, Munchkin used her charming wiles to cajole Daddy into putting up the Christmas tree in early December this year, much earlier than last year. As a liturgist, Daddy has been reluctant to begin anything related to … Continue reading →

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Pets are family, too: Phoebe

Posted on December 18, 2013 by Mama

Dear Munchkin and Peanut, Phoebe is very sweet and cuddly, and her fur is extremely soft. She hides from strangers and loud or unfamiliar noises (e.g., the ones you frequently make), but she loves being petted and will curl up … Continue reading →

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Prediction

Posted on December 17, 2013 by Mama

“I’m going to name my daughter Snowfall because her clothes will all be white. Even her pajamas. Well, maybe those will be a different color. Isn’t Snowfall a pretty name?” –Munchkin

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The Big Bed

Posted on December 13, 2013 by Mama

Dear Munchkin, Earlier this week, after the lights had been out for quite a while, you piped up for the umpteenth time. “Mama?” “No more talking.” “But this is the last, last thing. Please, Mama?” (heavy sigh) “OK. The. Last. … Continue reading →

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Rescue Girls

Posted on December 11, 2013 by Mama

Dear Munchkin, For months, you’ve been chattering about Rescue Girls. It seems you created a game at school and recruited your friends. The game appears pretty straightforward: from what I can tell, you run around the playground “rescuing” people who … Continue reading →

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