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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Close your eyes and hold out your hands

Every parent wants to be fair. And every child believes someone else is getting a larger portion or a better treat. In our house we even argue over who gets the stuck-together ice cubes in his chicken noodle soup.So sometimes when I am handing out snacks, I say, “Hold out
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7 Quick Takes Friday: I don’t know the first thing about first grade, two cakes, an unfinished puzzle, resourceful second children, and a trip to the state fair

The school year has started! I don’t get detailed reports from my new first grader, so here are the highlights:-          His teacher sent him home with a goody bag holding a pencil sharpener, a Jesus sticker, and a slip of paper with a quote from Mother
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7 Quick Takes Friday: Changing attitudes, saints’ feast days, a visit to Strasburg, celebrating small victories, librarians rule, and the best thing about having a brother

Our 4-year-old decided he didn’t want to do yoga at preschool anymore. So he marched up to his yoga teacher and said, “You need to change your attitude.”It’s awful. I know.And parents should never find their children’s rude behavior amusing.So we talked about it over and over, told
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