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Blackmail
Negotiations with the now 4-year-old to help her stay motivated to do her business in the toilet have moved her parents to take desperate measures. We’re not exactly offering cash incentives. Yet. And, why do I get this feeling I … Continue reading
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Going to bed heavy-hearted
The 3-year-old has been crying all day, suffering with painful constipation. Her cries are so pitiful. The words she uses to express her frustration and her hurt are like the sharpest barbs, and I take each one as a stinging … Continue reading
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A Letter to My Boss #23
First Draft: I apologize profusely for being late for work this morning. It’s the 3-year-old’s lion’s special book’s fault. *blink* OK, here’s the long story: I frantically jetted out the door at 8:30 this morning to go to the post … Continue reading
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Hair Pulling
Every morning, my two year old seems to have less hair on the left side of her head. She’s pulling it out, a comfort/coping mechanism she has developed that grew out of, I’m sure, a lifelong habit of playing with … Continue reading
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What is it with Cremora?
Cremora isn’t just coffee creamer.Cremora is the magic pixie dust of creativity. Cremora is great for giving your stuffed animals showers.Cremora gets sticky when wet.Cremora, when swept up, takes off into the air in clouds.Cremora when breathed in makes you … Continue reading
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