Tag Archives: relationships

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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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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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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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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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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First Sleepover

Posted on March 5, 2013 by Mama

Dear Munchkin and Peanut, Last Friday night, Mommy and Daddy had the opportunity to go to a trivia night with Uncle M and Aunt J. Aunt J’s mom was going to watch their kids, and they invited you to come … Continue reading →

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Ebb and Flow

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Mama

Dear Peanut and Munchkin, My work is the kind that ebbs and flows. Sometimes, things are pretty calm and I may have some down time. Other times, it’s a mad rush to a deadline and I may have to work … Continue reading →

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Munchkin’s Lutheran Godparents

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Mama

Dear Munchkin, We were planning your Baptism before you were born, carefully considering who we would ask to be your sponsors. We settled pretty quickly on asking Aunt B and Uncle P to be your Lutheran Godparents. Aunt B and … Continue reading →

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