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Tag Archives: language
The Christmas Story by Munchkin, Age 4
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
Posted in Munchkin
Tagged Christmas, Christmas story, faith, family traditions, growth, language
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Blink of an Eye
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
The Terrible Twos
“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
Munchkin Can Read!
Dear Munchkin, Last night, you became a reader. I’m so proud of you and excited for you I can barely sit still long enough to write this. I want to run do cartwheels and handsprings down the street shouting about your … Continue reading
Slippery Slope
My dearest Peanut and Munchkin, I could have killed you. It started that morning. I took you to an event with lots of vendors for kid products and services. One specific vendor drew me there with an opportunity to have … Continue reading
Posted in Daddy, Mama, Munchkin, Peanut
Tagged boundaries, child abuse, corporal punishment, it takes a village..., language, life lessons, mistakes, parenting styles, patience, prayer, tantrums
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Acquiring the Words
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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Tagged 30 Days of Thanks, communication, language, reading, sign language
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