Category Archives: Laurel Milestones
I knew this would happen
Laurel just read a book. She didn’t just read the words of an old familiar book in our collection, which she’s been doing for months. From memory. She read a new book she’d never seen before. I picked out some … Continue reading
Some kids get goosebumps
Now that we’re all settled in and getting ready for our first big snowstorm as Arlingtonites, we have discovered something… interesting about our younger child. She may have an allergy to cold, snowy weather. On Wednesday, Laurel played outside in … Continue reading
Revising the Parenting Handbook
In the How To Raise Laurel handbook, I have noted the challenges of day-to-day activities involving my amazing four year old. Getting her to put on clothing appropriate for going out into the world is a daily challenge. Getting her … Continue reading
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We’ll call her Stubby!
Some may ask why there are always more photos of my younger daughter in my gallery. Some even hint that maybe I LOVE one more than the other, or that I play favoritism. I don’t play favoritism. I charge for … Continue reading
Queen of No-Pants Land
My four-year-old has declared her independence from pants. As well, she would like to be liberated of all shirts that have collars or turtlenecks, and any long-sleeved shirts where the sleeves are too long. Rolling up the sleeves is not … Continue reading
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