Tag Archives: Grammy

Grammy’s Baked Ziti

Posted on May 31, 2013 by Mama

Dear Peanut and Munchkin, Yesterday I made baked ziti for Peanut’s school picnic, from Grammy’s recipe. It was my favorite meal growing up, but took a long time to prepare, so we didn’t have it more than a few times … Continue reading →

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Munchkin’s Shadow

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Mama

Dear Peanut, Whatever Munchkin has, you want, too. Whatever Munchkin does, you want to do, too. This desire has manifested in many ways, not the least of which is demanding a barrette in your hair whenever we’re doing Munchkin’s. Your … Continue reading →

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The Christian Parenting Handbook: an author’s defense of including the chapter on spanking

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Mama

Dear Peanut and Munchkin, Yesterday, I shared my concerns about including a chapter on spanking in The Christian Parenting Handbook. I mentioned that one of the authors took the time to respond when I wrote to them. Here is what … Continue reading →

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The Christian Parenting Handbook

Posted on May 6, 2013 by Mama

Dear Munchkin and Peanut, A few weeks ago, I received a free e-copy of The Christian Parenting Handbook. I had heard about the organization behind it, The National Center for Biblical Parenting, and signed up for free email tips a … Continue reading →

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Why did your mom die?

Posted on February 18, 2013 by Mama

Dear Munchkin and Peanut, Yesterday as we were getting in the car, Munchkin asked, “Did your mom die?” This is one of the questions she knows the answer to, but still likes to ask now and then for confirmation. “Yes, … Continue reading →

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You Can’t Always Get What You Want

Posted on February 9, 2013 by Mama

Dear Munchkin and Peanut, When I was a kid and upset that I couldn’t have something, or I couldn’t have my way, my mom would often sing: You can’t always get what you wa-a-ant. No, you can’t always get what … Continue reading →

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For Munchkin with Love

Posted on February 1, 2013 by Mama

Dear Munchkin, A few weeks ago, somebody suggested a weighted blanket might help you settle down for sleep. She said they weren’t too difficult to make, and an internet search would quickly produce instructions. So I searched. In addition to sewing instructions, … Continue reading →

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Revisiting Inspiration

Posted on January 27, 2013 by Mama

Dear Peanut and Munchkin, A friend recently announced she is expecting a baby. It returned my thoughts to one of the reasons I began keeping this record for you. I felt my mother’s loss most keenly when I was preparing … Continue reading →

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Silhouettes

Posted on January 23, 2013 by Mama

Two figures in a comfortably dark room. Just enough light creeps around their silhouettes, like faint haloes. A humidifier hums, underscoring the loud, snotty breathing of a child. Staccato coughs. The pungent aroma of menthol. Skin caresses skin. Dear Munchkin, … Continue reading →

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Lullabies

Posted on January 1, 2013 by Mama

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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