Ezra
Ezra was born into our family in the fall of 2010. He's expressive, precocious, loving, cute, a big talker, and all-boy. He loves trains, cars, airplanes, and anything else that moves and makes noises. These posts are his story.
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in case you think you are the only mom whose 3-year-old is NOT in preschool
It's an exciting yet apprehensive time of year for these moms who choke back tears of pride mingled with sadness as their little ones tottle off with backpacks on their backs. For the…
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Knowing that the mundane matters
Sometimes, just by showing up, the mundane moments come to mean more than the "intentional moments." Sometimes, the mundane just-showing-up moments are the moments that matter the most.
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Beauty in the Mess ~ Edition 08.18.13
...somehow, I see beauty woven through the days and start feeling better
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Letting him be lonely
I hope that someday, he will forgive me for all the times I said, "No, not now, Mommy is working..." and "Ezra, go play" and "Leave Mommy alone"
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one place you can go for TOTALLY FREE child entertainment
Our family calls it “the special store.” We have gone there for potty-training reward outings, special daddy-son dates, and on days like today: when the park is too hot, Barnes and Noble is…
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Beauty in the Mess ~ Edition 07.09.13
It’s been a while since I’ve done one of these posts! We’ve been busy adjusting to our new life in North Carolina, celebrating the 4th of July, taking short day trips, and most…
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Patriotic Preschool Unit Ideas and Resources for the 4th of July!
Patriotic 4th-of-July themed educational resources and activities for preschoolers!
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An Independence Day Birthday Party for AMERICA!
For the 4th of July this year, in addition to taking Ezra to a preschool parade, we planned to have a birthday party for America! Mostly for Ezra’s sake – as he LOVES…
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4th of July Parade in Kernersville, NC 2013
"It's a parade for America's Happy Birthday!!!!" As we were walking to the parade, he ran down the sidewalk. "Dere's da parade! I'm coming, Parade! I'm coming!!!"
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Miss Mary’s 4th of July Children’s Parade ~ Kernersville, NC
Instead of standing and watching as a parade goes by, these special little ones got to be IN the parade - scratch that - they got to BE the parade!