Travelingjenny
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Category: Tess
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Our little pipsqueak suddenly knows the alphabet! We've been working on it off and on for a while now, singing the song, writing letters, and doing the alphabet train puzzle. And up until recently, Tess has always needed a considerable amount of help. But one day last week, she suddenly could sing the entire alphabet…
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Last week we went to the library and Grace chose two books: one called Iditarod Dream (more on that another day…) and one about the horse Seabiscuit. Tess chose several books, her favorite of which is about apples. At the end, there is a recipe for applesauce and instructions for a fun apple craft. Every…
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We really know how to party on a Friday night. Also, I am surrounded by crazy people (please help).
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This morning, Tess made a list of the things she wanted to do today for "Mommy Day." The list went like this: 1. Play all day long 2. Do puzzles 3. Eat lunch (12:00) 4. Play with Penny outside 5. Pick up Grace (3:00) We managed to accomplish everything on the list, plus Tess made…
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Today was Mommy Day, and Tess stayed in her pajamas until it was time to pick Grace up from school. Among other things, we did five puzzles together, and Tess painted a mural on a big piece of paper placed on the floor. She wanted Penny to paint too, by dipping her paws in paint,…
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Tess took my hand as we walked through the trees. "We're slow pokes," she said. "I like going slowly because we can notice interesting things… I see lots of leaves on the ground." Sweet Tess, may you always take the time to notice the beauty around you. And also, please keep holding my hand. I…
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Made eggs and toast for breakfast for the girls and Adam Played blocks with Tess Made myself a latte Played puppies with Tess Thought longingly about another latte Played babies with Tess Took a shower (while talking to Tess) Walked down the driveway with Tess Finally convinced Tess to get dressed (it was 3:00 pm)…
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Me: "Tess, that's a beautiful painting. Who is that?" Tess: "Whenever I paint a picture it's always of you. Because I always miss you when I'm at school."
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