Tag Archives: communication

Rescue Girls

Posted on December 11, 2013 by

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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Blink of an Eye

Posted on October 28, 2013 by

Dear Peanut, A couple weeks ago, I went on a business trip. I was gone less than 48 hours, but I was shocked by how much you changed. Before I left, you’d been speaking in short phrases, and it took … Continue reading →

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The Terrible Twos

Posted on August 9, 2013 by

“The worst thing about turning two is that THEY TURN TWO.” –Daddy Dear Peanut, You’ve been having one meltdown after another this week. Three nights in a row now, it’s felt like one long tantrum from dinner time through bed … Continue reading →

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Accessing the entirety of information known to man

Posted on January 12, 2013 by

Dear Peanut and Munchkin, A few days ago, I saw this quip on Facebook: Q: If someone from the 1950s suddenly appeared today, what would be the most difficult thing to explain to them about life today? A: I possess … Continue reading →

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Kissy face

Posted on January 3, 2013 by

Dear Munchkin and Peanut, Peanut recently figured out how to give kisses, and, it would seem, that kisses communicate love. Well, he mostly figured it out; he isn’t quite pursing his lips every time yet. Sometimes it’s closer to a … Continue reading →

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Lullabies

Posted on January 1, 2013 by

Dear Munchkin and Peanut, It warms my heart that you both love it when I sing to you at bedtime. At various times, you have both asked for more, whether I’m pausing just for a moment or had really intended … Continue reading →

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The Marriage Counselor

Posted on November 29, 2012 by

Dear Munchkin and Peanut, Yes, Daddy and I see a marriage counselor. No, we’re not trying to stave off divorce. No, our marriage isn’t troubled. There is no need for you to worry. The counselor himself probably put it best … Continue reading →

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Acquiring the Words

Posted on November 26, 2012 by

Dear Peanut, Today I am thankful that you are really starting to communicate using words. You’ve been using sign language to say “more” for a while. The funny thing is, you also actually say “mo-uh” at the same time, and … Continue reading →

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Modern Technology

Posted on November 23, 2012 by

My dear, sweet kids, When I was growing up, we had two choices if we wanted to communicate with family or friends who lived far away: write a letter and wait days (or weeks or months) for a response to … Continue reading →

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