Archive for August, 2009

So, I really didn’t think I’d have to post something like this for at least 10 years… but I have to share the funny/scary story of the week. The following was the conversation I had with Kendall as I picked her up from her Primary class on Sunday:
Kendall: “Mom, this is Jamie. Can we set up [...]

Today was another first for us as parents. (After 7 years of marriage, there become fewer “firsts.”) It was our first children’s first day of school. So, any “first day of school” after this, we will have at least experienced in some other form. (Wow- I didn’t mean to make our subsequent children feel less [...]

The girls turned 5 on the 11th. I can’t believe I have 5-year-olds! But it’s been fun to watch them grow up, and each year understand  a little more what birthdays are about. Last year, I think I had to remind them it was their birthday. This year, they counted down every day for about [...]


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