parenting – Amy, up north

Age: Seven. Training Wheels: Zero.

Posted on October 26, 2016 by Amy

Confession: we forced her to do it. And maybe it was cruel, telling her TODAY IS THE DAY instead of letting her come to it naturally. But if it’s the bigg...

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Four

Posted on April 11, 2016 by Amy

You always remember the day they’re born. I sat at the hospital all day, hooked up to an IV pumping drugs and saline into my body, all in an effort to coa...

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Because you only turn five once

Posted on May 28, 2014 by Amy

So it should include trips to Party City (first trip EVER), cake with fondant, princess dresses, bicycles that blow bubbles, and pinatas. Unfortunately, ...

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The Terrible Two

Posted on April 14, 2014 by Amy

My son turned two years old on Friday. I wish I could give a report of a grand day, complete with a flashy party and happy, giggling children. In reality, every...

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The beginning of everything ever after

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Amy

I knew this day was coming, but I didn’t really expect to have to think about it until September. It will probably really sink in when we go for Kindergar...