Giant Baby Eats Baby

Charlee likes to carry around a plastic baby in her mouth... by its head.

Here's Charlee, the jolly giant.










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Movie Night: The Whole Crew

Friday nights are always movie nights at our house. The girls put on their PJs, plop on the sofa, eat popcorn, drink chocolate malts, and watch a movie.

Tonight, for the first time ever, Charlee joined her sisters on the sofa for a few minutes of the movie. She even got Charlee snacks--raisins in a snack trap.

The kid was thrilled.

We were thrilled. True kids-free time. Until Charlee tried to steal Claire's buttered popcorn. Charlee's allergic to milk, so the fun ended quickly.

But we can see the light at the end of the tunnel. Soon enough, they'll all entertain themselves.








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Day 22: A little post-birthday quiet

I originally titled this post "a little post-birthday depression," but, really, depression is too strong a word.

You know how you feel a little lost and bummed out when you finish a page turner of a book? You're not sure how your next book could compare to this one.

That's how I feel today. The last couple of days were spectacular! And today isn't bad, just not as good as yesterday and the day before.

To be expected.

The things I did today that made me happy:

• Taught a problem solving class to our new class of college hires. I created the material. I like teaching.
• Spent one-on-one time with Kate. She has strep throat again, requiring a trip to the doctor. But she was in good spirits and fun to be with.
• Read more of my good book, "State of Wonder"
• Belly laughed watching Charlee squirt herself in the face with the hose. As a preface to this video, Charlee INSISTED she hold the hose. She didn't want Kate or Claire to have it. Only problem is she couldn't hold it without spraying herself. You can hear Claire's laughter mixed with mine in the video.

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