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Three years as a family of four, produce fun, a whole-cane-o, keyless cars, our first lemonade stand, lunchbox ideas, and a book report challenge (7 Quick Takes Friday)

Three years ago today John and I met our younger son in China.So last night I told Daniel he could pick whatever he wanted for dinner today.“I want Ramen noodles and pasta and meatloaf,” said our 4-year-old. He also wants a cake shaped like China.I think I talked him into
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7 Quick Takes Friday: Homework counting, a favorite food, who needs toys, what are yellow pages, breaking the rules, and a hot air balloon festival

As far as I can tell, the best thing about being the mother of a first grader is that your child can do his homework during the afterschool program. By the time I pick Leo up from school, his homework is finished. Some nights I still have a job to do,
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The power of a smile: Words of wisdom to keep you smiling all day

A joyful heart makes a cheerful face, but when the heart is sad, the spirit is broken.―Proverbs 15:13Praying for peace with the boating community:When my husband George retired last March, he bought his first boat from one of our neighbors in Florida. And when we returned to our home on Singer
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