Mothering Emma Kate, Jack, & Liam
Today Emma Kate said, “Will you get my fork for me. You know I’m only little once.” So smart. So big. So right.
It’s why we sleep with our kids.
It’s why we let them bathe themselves in ducky tubs.
We marvel at them. We savor them. They’re only little once.
Posted on February 27th, 2010 by tonya
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Yes, this must be my longest blogging hiatus ever. Three kids + one busy household to organize = no time for blogging! I am composing this post one-handed with a sleeping post-nursing Liam on my lap, procrastinating work that looms on today’s horizon.
I am so in love with my little valentines. Exactly one year ago, [...]
Posted on February 14th, 2010 by tonya
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Emma Kate is now a second grader and Jack is entering his last year of preschool! It’s hard to believe they are so big! EK has smoothly made the transition into her new classroom with new friends. She ended a loop at the close of first grade, leaving the friends she had been with for [...]
Posted on September 22nd, 2009 by tonya
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I love it when Emma Kate really steps into her big sister role. And, she has been doing just that this week while helping Jack learn to do new things in the pool. I have been amazed by how quickly Jack’s swimming has progressed this summer. He is now totally self-sufficient in the pool… swimming [...]
Posted on August 9th, 2009 by tonya
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We took a long awaited trip to Pinehurst to visit Grammy and Grand Wink a couple weekends ago. We were anxious to see their new (actually quite old, historic) home in downtown Southern Pines. Before heading to their house, we met Grammy at the best park ever: Camelot. Fortunately, my friend and former colleague, Kristy [...]
Posted on August 9th, 2009 by tonya
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It is amazing how quickly this summer has flown by; Emma Kate starts back to school next week and we are certainly not ready! This summer, the kids have spent a lot of time just playing and being kids (something I think is pretty important). A couple of highlights from the last couple of weeks:
Thanks [...]
Posted on August 9th, 2009 by tonya
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This is definitely the summer of swimming for Jack! He began the summer by first refusing his swim vest, then learning to keep himself afloat a bit, and has just recently become comfortable swimming underwater. He loves his new goggles. Take a look:
Posted on July 11th, 2009 by tonya
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I would like to blame my lack of blogging on a busy summer- but truly it could better be attributed to just plain neglect. We are enjoying the laziness of summer- in particular, not having something on our agenda each day. The kids have both participated in summer camps and the three of us have [...]
Posted on July 11th, 2009 by tonya
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As noted in earlier posts, our family (Chris and I included) just loves Roger Day. Jack, in particular, is a big fan of his newest CD- Dream Big! Although reluctant to participate in the music and festivities, the kids had another opportunity to see Roger Day perform at a kids’ carnival a couple weeks ago. [...]
Posted on May 6th, 2009 by tonya
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In late January, we were *surprised* to learn that we would be adding to our little family! Baby #3 is due late September, and we are all excited about this new addition to our family. Chris and I told Emma and Jack on Valentine’s Day, and they quickly embraced the idea and became excited. Emma [...]
Posted on April 12th, 2009 by tonya
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