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tears of all kinds and the joyful ache of parenthood

Posted on Aug 8th, 2008 by Amanda : heartfelt Amanda

My son turned 5 a few weeks ago. It has been a exciting year of milestones rarely commented on by parenting books, blogs, or otherwise. He is growing into himself and showing the glimmers of... More »

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May 1st, 2008 Woodland Park, Colorado

Posted on May 1st, 2008 by Amanda : heartfelt Amanda

Yesterday. Note the short sleeves. Today. May 1st, 2008 about 10 a.m...... ......and inside at about 10:15. She normally doesn't take her nap til 12:30. And, yes, I do know a 20 month old should... More »

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dirt and sunshine

Posted on Mar 2nd, 2008 by Amanda : heartfelt Amanda

Where is the place in this world for the dirty kids? The got-dressed-by-myself kids? The snowboots-in-July kids? The place where rooster-tail hair and sticky piggy-tails cause no comment? Where hand-print smeared jeans and frayed shirt sleeves are as... More »

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