Mothering Emma Kate and Jack…
Yesterday, Jack enjoyed some playtime with Nickolas and Fletcher. The boys did lots of imaginative play- it was fun to watch them interact. And, I benefited from some much needed adult conversation- thanks Evelyn and Jo!
And, yesterday Chris surprised me with an early birthday gift (that I didn’t ask for, although I greatly appreciate [...]
Posted on February 28th, 2008 by tonya
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Like most mothers, I am always proud of my children for simply being who they are. But, it’s always fun to celebrate their accomplishments as they grow into self-confident little people who strive to learn and do new things.
Last week, Emma Kate showcased her art during a gallery crawl in her kindergarten classroom. Her work [...]
Posted on February 25th, 2008 by tonya
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Wishing all our family and friends a Happy Valentine’s Day…
The kids enjoyed a Valentine surprise in the AM (a love frog Webkinz for Emma Kate and two Valentine books for Jack) and Valentine cupcakes after school. I love my two smallest Valentines! Chris brought me two bunches of flowers as a Valentine’s surprise.
More valentine photos… [...]
Posted on February 14th, 2008 by tonya
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So… yesterday, I was “that” mom. You know…the mom you see struggling out in public with her small ones in tow. The mom you both pity and shake your head at in silent frustration.
Signs pointing to the fact that I was “that” mom yesterday:
standing in line at the Barnes and Noble Starbucks with Jack secured [...]
Posted on February 10th, 2008 by tonya
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Saturday we took the kids to uptown Charlotte to check out the new exhibit at Discovery Place. The museum currently features the work of Norman Rockwell with a focus on the life and times during Rockwell’s era. The exhibit is much more than I had bargained for. It is free with museum admission and is [...]
Posted on February 3rd, 2008 by tonya
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I just had to post these cute photos of the little guy! This week, Jack donned the naked cowboy look and acted as a chef while helping whip up a vegan lasagna (which, of course, he didn’t eat).
And, also this week, Emma Kate had a surprise visit from Mawmaw. It seriously took Emma a super [...]
Posted on February 3rd, 2008 by tonya
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