Tag Archives: patience

Waiting for Butterflies

Posted on December 9, 2013 by Mama

Dear Munchkin, You utterly amaze me in new and wonderful ways each day. The first time I brought you to the butterfly house, you weren’t quite ready. You were about two years old and completely freaked out by the butterflies. … Continue reading →

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Two Years Ago

Posted on June 5, 2013 by Mama

Dear Munchkin, For the last few months, I’ve been thinking back to what our lives were like two years ago. You were 22 months old, the same age Peanut is now. I was pregnant with him, about 7 months along. … Continue reading →

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Slippery Slope

Posted on April 15, 2013 by Mama

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 →

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Testing Limits

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Mama

Dear Munchkin, As a general rule, you thrive on tactile stimulation. Sometimes this means you love to run and jump and bounce and fling yourself into my arms. Sometimes it means you want to play with play-doh or the rice … Continue reading →

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Munchkin’s Birth Story, Part 2: Labor

Posted on February 15, 2013 by Mama

Dear Munchkin, I have to start this part of the story with the caveat that much of it is blurry for me. I am relying on Daddy’s Twitter feed and our doula’s records for any sense of timing. Our doula, … Continue reading →

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The First Time Munchkin Went to Sleep Alone

Posted on January 13, 2013 by Mama

Dear Munchkin, Tonight you were dawdling while getting ready for bed, and Daddy was losing patience. Finally he issued an ultimatum: if you didn’t focus and take care of business, you would have to go to sleep by yourself. Typically, … Continue reading →

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Time for sleep

Posted on January 4, 2013 by Mama

Dear Munchkin, Going to sleep has been something of a battle with you pretty much since the day you were born. We decided very early that the cry-it-out method was not for our family. It was too stressful for you … Continue reading →

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Backseat Driver

Posted on December 20, 2012 by Mama

Dear Munchkin, And so it begins. For quite a while now, you’ve been quizzing me about how fast we’re going. “I’m going the right speed for this road,” I tell you. Though, truthfully, sometimes I’m not. Your Mama grew up … Continue reading →

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