thee wilt teach me patience

I received a comment recently. A most undeserved one if I may say. This kind friend said that we had so much patience and love for our children. First of all I will focus only on my part of the “we,” as I feel that my better half is indeed very patient, and extremely loving.…

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“santa cwas”

I am trying to learn how to be Santa. I never envisioned it being too difficult, if I ever gave it any thought at all. Last year wasn’t too laborsome, as Payton hadn’t turned two yet, and Jeremiah was only a few months old. Even a ditzy Santa could take care of that one. This year…

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trick or treat smell my feet

I had a double whammy. Both Justin and his mom were teaching Payton to say, “Trick or treat, smell my feet, give me something good to eat.” But when it came time to collect the goodies she barely remembered to say, “Trick or treat,” she was so focused on the candy in the bowls. =)…

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