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Overheard
It’s way past bedtime, and two little girls are trying valiantly to NOT go to bed. One has pushed her luck a bit too far. Allen is the parent on duty. Allen, sounding annoyed: “Kelsey, what are you doing? Kelsey, … Continue reading
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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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Bovine Anatomical Confusion
Preparing my older child for her preschool’s field trip to the Dairy Farm, I asked her if she knew where milk comes from. She replied, “Oh, yes. I know where milk comes from. You pull on the cow’s vulva, and … Continue reading
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Polar Bear Trees
“Look over there, at those trees. Those are polar bear trees. *points to a row of evergreen trees* Yep. There are polar bears in the trees. And they go “Roar!” But they’re nice polar bears. Look, there’s a mommy, and … Continue reading
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Party Animals
Horse (Kelsey) to Cow (Laurel):“Hey, I have an idea. Let’s get a beer and then go to sheep’s birthday party!” Cow to Horse: Yeah, let’s go get a beer! C’mon, let’s go!”
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