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trade restrictions

April 26, 2011
boy grinning

Ryan has a deal for you. Ryan has a deal for anyone. It usually involves money, Legos or something he considers rare. When something is rare, it is worth more money or Legos. And if the rare item happens to BE money or Legos…then it is worth even MORE money or Legos. Since he has [...]

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the disqualified friend

April 17, 2011
boy laughing

I noticed that my older boys both went through a difficult stretch in 2nd grade where they claimed they had no friends. From the outside looking in, it was obvious that they were exaggerating a bit. But even with problem amplification, it tugs at a mother’s heart to hear those voiced concerns. Ryan went on [...]

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you are not chinese and other mutterings

November 12, 2010
moms say funny things Ryan age nine is not chinese

Ryan has been fascinated by China for awhile. We have read books about China. We have recorded TV shows about China. We have answered quite a few questions about China. The other night we were walking and he declared that he was Chinese. Out of the blue. I am Chinese. Uh…no. There was no talking [...]

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bed level head

May 12, 2010
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I know I have lamented on numerous occasions that my kids are early risers. Roosters. No matter what threats, follow-throughs and grand sleeping schemes I enforce…they just get up early. Very early. Sleeping IN is 6 am at my house. *shudder* The problem isn’t that they get up early. The problem is that they need [...]

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nas – nirvana art series III

May 4, 2010

The Nirvana has a long history of supporting the arts. Art Series interview I can be found here. Art Series interview II can be found here. Today we are going to look at the work of the two older Nirvana artists. The eldest(9) was initially a reluctant artist who shunned the traditional mass marketed media [...]

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innate economics

April 22, 2010
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The other morning I woke up to screaming. Was someone bleeding? Was there a burglar in the house? What WAS the emergency? I rushed out to the kitchen where the boys were still screaming to find that it was over this… After screaming interpretation (I am well versed), I deduced that Ryan(9) had drawn this [...]

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A Teddy Story

April 16, 2010
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Once upon a time in 2001 a teddy was born to a family. The teddy arrived several months before the baby. The teddy was given in celebration of the expectation of a first born son. The teddy and the baby were perfect. The teddy and the baby were the same size. The baby and the [...]

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Nine

March 9, 2010
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You are nine. Nine. Nine years ago our family was born. Your dark brown eyes opened. Your brow furrowed. Our lives changed. Every day for nine years you have changed our lives… with Ryan force. Determined. Passionate. Steadfast. There is no gray.  There is no sneaking by.  There is no making do. You hold the [...]

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The importance of proper penmanship

October 14, 2009
My brother by Ryan

Third grade has not been without it’s challenges.  The biggest challenge has been the switch to cursive handwriting. Cursive. The mere mention of cursive handwriting sends shivers through Ryan’s body which he expresses as kicking, screaming and complaining in a modified 8 year old tantrum. Curses on cursive. He is getting better at it.  It [...]

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In search of world peace

July 3, 2009
Reid looking back

My oldest, Ryan (8) has always been in charge. I figured that was his birthright.  His dictated birth order status.  His bossy destiny. He has ruled his kingdom of brothers. Without incident. Without serious rebellion. Until recently… Rhett (3) has started his own country.  In his world, he is in charge.  Anyone who thinks otherwise [...]

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Color restriction

June 24, 2009
Holly Play-doh

I am a huge fan of play-doh. I love the fun. I love the creative process. I love the smell… Except I distinctly remember that it smelled MUCH better in the 1970s, but it still smells good.  So good that they invented Play-doh perfume*.  So good that it is out of stock. *sigh* Over the [...]

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