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Week Six ~ Celebrate Celebrate

Two birthdays in one week! Aidan turned 16 on Monday and Sam turned 13 on Saturday. Cake and pie and ice cream, oh my. Aidan and Sam celebrated with family gatherings, plus Sam enjoyed a bonus Donkey Kong Country Returns 3D party thanks for our friends at Nintendo (more about that later…)

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An Open Letter to Old Navy Regarding a Lying Onesie

Dear Old Navy,

The next time you put a dinosaur on a shirt, consult my son. You are insufferable to him.

Warmly,

Gretchen

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Sam loves dinosaurs. He’s loved them since he was a toddler. At age four, he taught himself how to read. I think his motivation, for real, was so […]

Scene from a Happy Childhood

Every spring, my K-8 kids have a mandatory, massive, ridiculously involved school project called Night of the Notables. They have to become a notable person from history, dress as the person, and give a speech. I dread it and I look forward to it. There’s work, but reward. I learn a lot from my kids […]