Category Archives: Kelsey Milestones
The war turns literal
The sibling rivalry has become an epic battle of wits. Disagreements are often solved either with screaming–in which I get to intervene before it becomes hitting–or rock, paper, scissors. You’d think the 6 year old would hold the upper hand … Continue reading
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Conversations with a big girl
The last few conversations with Kelsey, for posterity: Bob Both girls have long been interested in the story of my father, who passed away in 1998. We talk about him as though he is present, which he very much is. … Continue reading
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Losing Teeth!
Kelsey is making huge profits from the Tooth Fairy! Her first tooth came out on January 21, right before her day camp at the stables to ride ponies all day. The second tooth came out the evening of January 22, … Continue reading
Kelsey School Report 1
Kelsey is reading everything in sight. She curled up the other night on the couch with The Cat in the Hat, and read the entire book by herself. Today, a snow day, she has gone through all her school reading … Continue reading
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A new school for K
How do you know when the school you’re sending your child to isn’t a good place for her? When she asks you if she can go to another school. When the school and/or teacher has acted in such a way … Continue reading
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