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Month 67
Dear Sofia Dodd Olivia Grace, Five years old and you’re already critical over the things your dad and I have provided for you. According to you, our house is too old, your clothes are too boring and your name just doesn’t fit you. As a result, you have changed your name to Sofia for your […]
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Month 42, Version 2.0
Dear Miles, One must learn that when they are accompanied by a small child, much like yourself, that one should limit the amount of fluids that particular child consumes. This may seem like an odd thought but it’s really a rather important thing to remember unless you enjoy spending a great deal of time in […]
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Month 66
Dear Olivia, As I was glancing through some pictures of you, I couldn’t get over how much you have grown up lately. Somewhere along the line, you took the leap from preschooler to big kid and I can’t help but feel a little melancholy about this. WHERE DID THE TIME GO?!? As I was watching […]
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Month 41, Version 2.0
Dear Miles, You have once again started swimming lessons because I’m determined to have children who can safely maneuver around body of waters without arm floaties and tears. Given how much you despise water, you can imagine my surprise to you actually enjoying yourself during your lessons and even getting to the point where you […]
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Month 65
Dear Olivia, Kindergarten registration is quickly approaching and I’ve been dreading this day since you were a wee little girl. Not only is this an extremely painful reminder that you’re growing up way too fast, it also requires me and dad to make some really hard decisions regarding the future of your education. We’re fortunate […]
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Month 40, Version 2.0
Dear Miles, Somehow you missed the memo that boys are supposed to be big in to bugs or at least not bothered by them. As of recently, you have developed a crippling fear to worms and rollie pollies. We see them quite often on our walks and they never phased you before. Something happened because […]
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Month 64
Dear Olivia, Rarely do I get an opportunity to exploit your weaknesses for my own personal gain but you can bet on the fact that when the opportunity arises, I take it. I’m sure you’re asking yourself, weaknesses?! Me?! Yes, all children have weaknesses. In fact, children are largely little weak souls wandering around, causing […]
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Month 39, Version 2.0
Dear Miles, I’m a new woman. With you joining your sister two days a week at school, I find myself with hours that are all mine. IT’S INCREDIBLE! I went in to the grocery store to attempt full-on grocery shopping and it marks the first time in years that I got to do this tedious […]
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Month 63
Dear Olivia, I just finished packing up the rest of the holiday decorations today and this day always leaves me feeling a bit sad. I love Christmas and all the obnoxious, cheesy, bedazzled hoopla that surrounds it. For the month of December and part of November, I do my best to suffocate myself with Christmas. […]