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A Lullaby for Sam
Samuel David Sickmiller was born at 12:37am October 26, 2011. He weighed 8 lbs., 4 oz. and had a head full of black hair. He was born out of love and will remain forever loved, by family and friends. “Samuel David, forever loved infant son of Mark and...
Posted: 11/7/2011 1:49 AM
Sophie, While Eating Pomegranate Seeds
Sophie: ”Look at me!” Me: “What?” Sophie: “I have a seed stuck in my nose!” Me: “What?! Take it out! It could get stuck!” Sophie: “No it won’t.” To prove this, she then takes it out. And eats it. “Children are a great comfort in your old age—and they...
Posted: 11/1/2011 2:38 PM
Sophie’s Tree
This is Sophie’s tree. We love it because, from the front porch, it blocks the view of the gas station across the street. And it’s a late bloomer, providing lovely little white flowers in June. Sophie loves it because the branches are perfect for climbing....
Posted: 10/31/2011 1:05 AM
A Perfect(?) Fall Afternoon
I have been purposefully neglectful about updating my blog. As much as I love my children I haven’t felt much like writing about them upon learning the loss two dear friends of mine have endured. I know it’s cliché to talk about hearts aching but that’s...
Posted: 10/31/2011 12:46 AM
Owen’s Helmet
Lately Owen has been getting a lot of bumps and bruises on his head. Sophie has taken notice of this and, as such, likes to make sure he’s well-protected. “The cardinal virtue of a teacher (is) to protect the pupil from his own influence.” —Ralph Waldo...
Posted: 10/31/2011 12:05 AM
Tom’s 30th Birthday
Early October Sophie and I joined my mom and dad for a trip to North Carolina to help celebrate my brother-in-law Tom’s 30th birthday. Because they already had a full house we stayed in a hotel, which Sophie loved. She had so much fun running the long...
Posted: 10/30/2011 11:56 PM
Tall Tales from Preschool 3
A couple weeks ago, when I asked Sophie about her day, she told me about a man who visited that day, and that he “laid on his back to paint.” Me: “A grownup or a classmate?” Sophie: “A man! A grownup.” Me: “And he was in your classroom?” Sophie: “Yes....
Posted: 10/22/2011 8:49 PM
On Why I’m Soaking My Contact Lenses in Shot Glasses
Our linen closet is the top shelf in the boys’ bedroom closet. And it is there where I store many extras—bars of soap, tissue boxes, razor blades, little bottles of shampoo from hotels and extra contact lens cases. (Actually, now that I think about it,...
Posted: 10/21/2011 12:27 AM
The Comfort of Dolls
When Owen’s really upset, Sophie will find his favorite baby doll (it’s hers, she shares) and he’ll hug the doll to him and say “aww.” And now, when he stumbles upon a baby bottle, he’ll find one of Sophie’s dolls and gently feed it. Of course, the dolls...
Posted: 10/19/2011 9:58 PM
Woodfill’s Big Top Festival (Year Two)
A couple weeks ago we walked down the street to Woodfill Elementary (where Sophie will go to school) for their annual Big Top Festival. We went last year for the first time, and Sophie loved it. A lollipop, a dandelion ripe for wish making and pink hair—a...
Posted: 10/19/2011 8:53 PM
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Our family of five lives in a 100-year-old foursquare in Fort Thomas, Ky., along with Tucker (our lab) and Mia (our cat). Thanks for visiting!
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Our family of five lives in a 100-year-old foursquare in Fort Thomas, Ky., along with Tucker (our lab) and Mia (our cat). Thanks for visiting!
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