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I make a good helper.
Just before our guests arrived on New Year's Eve, I gathered my family into the kitchen and asked Ken if he'd like to lead us in preparing to be good hosts. In doing so, I observed three things: Ken is our family's leader, not me. Sometimes...
My Last Child's First Day of Kindergarten
As I walked home from the bus stop with my big kindergartener, I asked rapid-fire questions: Was it fun? Who do you sit by? What did Mr. Neff say? Did you raise your hand? Who did you play with? Where did you sit on the bus? When my appetite for first...
Dad Dollars Ideas
One of you, who read my article, "A Fistful of Dad Dollars" in Family Fun , mentioned that you were looking for a longer list of ideas, so I thought you might like to read our kids' options for this fall! Earning Dad Dollars Daily Chores...
Posted: Sep 02 2009, 01:16 AM by Shannon | with 28 comment(s)
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My Sister Won't Talk to my Dad
My sister and I had the strangest conversation recently. She said to me, "If I had been the one talking to Dad this afternoon, the conversation would've been much shorter and less interesting. I wish I could sound as good as you do when you're...
Cathletic
Cole told me that his new friend from third grade is 'cathletic'. I said, "Oh. Can you remind me what 'cathletic' means?" He said, "You know, they do that thing where they draw a cross on themselves." Ahhhh. Yes, now...
Posted: Jul 20 2009, 03:04 PM by Shannon | with 4 comment(s)
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