Travelingjenny
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Category: Tess
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It has been HOT here the past two days — in the 80s and all the way up to 93 degrees today! So yesterday, in a flash of brilliance, I filled up the kiddie pool while the girls were at school. By the time they got home, it was nice and warmed up. They were…
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To my sweet four-year old, You are my constant buddy, my calm in the storm, my helper, my "rememberer." I love your hugs, your smiles, and your contagious giggles. I love how you hug and kiss your sister every night, and every morning before school. I love that you are so quick to forgive, so patient, and…
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Over the past couple of days, I have been working on sorting and reorganizing our art supplies so that the girls can actually find the things they need. They are very excited about this, and it seems to have been effective, because both were hard at work on projects before dinner tonight. Grace made an…
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The importance of wearing a helmet for all outdoor activities should not be underestimated. One can never know what might happen, for instance, while hula-hooping.
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Perhaps inspired by her big sister, Tess has been coming up with her own songs. Her current favorite, by far, goes like this: "Jack-o-lantern, Jack-o-lantern Once you were a little punkin Lived on a punkin farm Now you are a big jack-o-lantern Now please let your light shine."
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I don't think I've mentioned this before, but I'm completely in love with my iPhone. I can check my email anywhere, anytime! I can read my favorite blogs while waiting outside of Tess's ballet class! I can even look up driving directions or restaurant hours while on the go! And I always, always have a…
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Last week, Tess had her first ballet "showcase." It was just like a regular class, except that visitors were invited to sit inside the ballet studio to observe. This was a big deal for the parents, because usually the doors are closed and we have no idea what goes on during class. (And, in…
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One of the things Tess got in her Easter basket was a cute game of Go Fish. We've tried playing this with her before, back when Grace's whole Uno craze began, but it didn't really click until today. And it only clicked today because Grace very kindly explained the game to Tess and got her…
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Tess is very sure on her feet, and has climbed this ladder several times since her big sister showed her how last fall. But I still get a little weak in the knees watching her do this. That's my baby way up there!
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We're back from Texas, and we had a wonderful time. I still have to wade through almost 800 photos, but in the meantime, here's a sneak peek of one of the two cutest flower girls ever.
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