We all have irrational fears.  Zak is absolutely terrified of falling down the sidewalk grate in the city and will go way out of his way, bumping into countless people to avoid putting a foot on the metal grate.  I worry about running out of mousse and make my dad purchase it by the case […]

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I finally got around to getting the holiday cards in the mail this morning and included this blog address on the back of the photos.  Hence, I imagine we’ll be getting a few more visitors than usual over the next week.  So, let’s talk about passing gas! 1.  My mom and I were have a […]

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1.  Zoe:  I want THAT over there.  (THAT was Ellie.) 2.  Zak:  YAY!  GO ELLIE!  YAY!  LOOK AT ELLIE!  YAYYYY!!!  (Ellie had just taken a few steps.) 3.  Zak: Is Ellie’s swimsuit in your bag? Me:  No. Zak:  Well.  Then.  It looks like I forgot to pack her suit.  I guess she’s going commando. 4.  […]

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About three weeks ago we noticed that Zoe was going potty a lot.  At least a bit more frequently than normal.  As the days passed she started going a lot more frequently.  At least once a half hour. She said she felt fine and was in no pain.  She hadn’t been drinking more liquids than […]

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Over the past few days and weeks Ellie has learned a whole array of new tricks. She now waves like mad.  At everyone of any interest to her.   And it is just so darn cute.  It’s quite likely is the most enthused dramatic wave one has ever witnessed.  It’s up and down, side to side, […]

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I don’t do the babybook thing.  However, I write a letter to the kids on their birthdays and if I don’t post it here, it will probably never be seen by Zoe! Dear Zoe, A few days ago you turned three! I can’t believe how quickly the time has gone by, but now you are […]

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