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Mila Monday

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Amelia: 186 weeks and Margot: 88 weeks Sometimes I worry that I’m not doing a very good job of teaching my children the important things. Mila is concerned about which presents under the tree are for her, and adds new things to her wishlist every day. Margot is fascinated by the lights on houses in our neighborhood and the ornaments… View Post

Jibber Jabber, ep. 8

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Some gems from Miss Mila. Because it’s been a while. And because she is funnier than I am. You’re welcome. After watching this bad lipreading video for Twilight: Her: “What is dat movie about?” Me: “It’s about a girl who thinks she needs a boyfriend to be happy.” Her: “But she has a daddy?” Me: “Yes, she does.” Her: “Daddies… View Post

Mila Monday

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Amelia: 185 weeks and Margot: 87 weeks Things have been a little crazy around here, putting Christmas decorating a little lower on the priority list than I had hoped it would be. Such is life sometimes. We did get ourselves a Christmas tree last week, and this morning I finally put the lights on it. The girls were beyond excited… View Post

Mila Monday

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Amelia: 184 weeks She still likes to ride her rocking horse. The only difference is now she rides it too fast for me to take a decent picture. That and those long skinny legs. Where did my baby go and who is this teenager?! Margot: 86 weeks She was trying to make herself a bed to lie down in but… View Post