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 john -- September 5th, 2011While we were still lounging in bed, Maia surprised us by dropping into the bedroom after having spontaneously drawn this picture of the world. Not exactly accurate, with Antarctica at the north pole, but, she wasn’t copying anything as a reference. In any case, I find it fascinating that with 3 weeks in kindergarten, this [...] valerie -- July 24th, 2011Maia has been through a flurry of 5-year checkups the past week. At her dental appointment, she received some welcome news. One of her bottom teeth is just a teensy bit loose. Of course, that makes the prospect of a visit from the tooth fairy that much closer to being a reality. Oh joy! Almost [...] valerie -- April 17th, 2011Maia is getting registered for kindergarten this week. We’re duly filling out the forms and making sure we have the right paperwork. I reminded John over breakfast of our upcoming appointment and mentioned that my friend Kathleen would stay with the girls. Maia’s ears perked up. “Why is Kathleen coming over?” V: “So we can [...] valerie -- March 27th, 2011At the farmer’s market this morning one of the farmers was wearing a shirt with a forest being chased by a bulldozer. Maia was fascinated by the picture and asked me to tell her all about it. I duly gave her the child-sized version and what she glommed onto was a new and elaborate game [...] john -- March 22nd, 2011Valerie: Maia, go ask you sisters which Angry Bird they want Maia: OK. [Goes running off to visit the sisters, and then running back] M: Mom, when will the box truck come with our Angry Birds? John: Maia, why do you think the box truck will deliver the Angry Birds? M: [walking over and staring [...] john -- November 2nd, 2010Overheard this morning. Maia: Mommy, I need you to move the milk. It’s too big for me. Valerie moves the milk carton out of the fridge. M: I have glass hands. V, incredulously: You have glass hands!?! M: Yes. They are very delicate. john -- August 8th, 2010After having a complete meltdown about having macaroni with cheese in it (ohhh, the horror!), Valerie went to get the settled-down Maia from the sleeping room. V: OK, I’m going to fix you a plate of mac and cheese now. M: But I don’t waaaaaant a plate. I want a bowl. V: No bowls. The [...] john -- July 2nd, 2010After reading stories, Maia was lying on the couch between Valerie and I. The tiniest bit of tickling turned into a bout of continuous giggles. J: Why are you so giggly? I’m not even touching you. M: [stopping and briefly pondering] M: Because. I’m Maia. M: [continuing to giggle] john -- May 9th, 2010For whatever reason, Maia has to take her shoes off soon after getting in the car. Yeah, it’s small potatoes in the grand scheme, but, it messes with my sense of reason having to repeatedly fiddle with shoes and squirming feet. J: Maia, I’d like you to ask if it’s OK to take you shoes [...] john -- May 1st, 2010Stella’s cranial orthosis is now a keep sake of days past. Ellen spied it on top of the book case in the kid’s room while visiting tonight: Ellen: Is that Stella’s helmet that she used to wear? Maia: Ohhh, Yes! E: She’s too big to wear it now. It won’t fit! M: Ummm, yeah. Her [...] |
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