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Botany project: Week 2
So, Week Two of our Botany Project isn’t going so well. Yes, I’ve managed to basically kill our plants; and, yes, this project is designed for 2nd- and 3rd-graders. Epic fail on my part. Giuseppe thinks that if he re-plants … Continue reading
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Concussed
Paolo is a climber. I’ve mentioned this before. He likes to climb onto any and everything. It’s fine balance teaching him it’s okay to climb onto the recliner, sofa, or bed, but that’s not okay to climb on dangerous things. … Continue reading
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Botany project: Week one
We are can’t wait for Spring out here in Iowa. Mid-February, it really warmed up, melting all of the snow. It was really just a big tease, though, because now there is snow on the ground again. I’ll reluctantly admit … Continue reading
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On Our Mommyhood today: On having a techie toddler
Good morning all. Please stop over to Our Mommyhood to read my take on having a techie toodler.
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Big boy
There are some mornings when Paolo is so over his highchair. This morning we gave in and let him eat his breakfast like a big boy. He was very pleased with himself.
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On a date
We have started a weekly playdate with one of Paolo’s little girlfriends from our music class. It is absolutely adorable. Paolo love love loves having someone over to play. Here he is posing for the camera during their first playdate … Continue reading
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Italianglish
“That’s a bullshit.” Giuseppe can’t seem to remember that the correct phrase is “that’s bull.” Instead, he makes it sound like we’ve sighted cow dung.
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Snow walk
It’s stopped blizzarding and is now crisp and sunny. An absolutely gorgeous afternoon. So we decided to go out for a walk around the neighborhood. We quickly realized that despite the beauty of the fresh air, it was much to … Continue reading
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