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lightning mcqueen vs. the dinosaurs (with special thanks to the lawrence hall of science)

by calm mama • June 12, 2011

For now, dinosaurs win. From the previous postings, you’d think we were all CARS all the time around here. But no. In fact, the most popular characters in our imaginary play lately have been dinosaurs. Jonah’s favorites are T-Rex and…

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art, family activities, milestones, now i am 3

portrait of the mother by a young artist

by calm mama • June 11, 2011

First there was the portrait of Scott. And then it was my turn: Note how well he captured my big eyes and warm smile. Those are slippers on my feet, according to the artist. A stunning likeness! I am honored.…

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lightning mcqueen, shopping, toddlerhood, trains

it’s not over until the Thomas jibbitz sings

by calm mama • June 9, 2011

And yet, our love for Thomas is not over. This week, I bought Jonah a new pair of Crocs. The last time we bought him Crocs was his first shoe store shopping trip ever, with Aunt Jenny. At Happy Feet…

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lightning mcqueen, milestones, now i am 3, sleep, trains

move over Thomas, there’s a new licensed character in town

by calm mama • June 9, 2011

Thomas has been usurped. Or sideswiped rather. By Lightning McQueen. No, he has NOT seen the movie. Yet. It all sort of started with a gift from a cousin, three years ago. An LMcQ stuffie that zips open for storing…

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dinosaurs, holidaze, now i am 3, product reviews, recommendations

wanting

by calm mama • June 9, 2011

What I want for my birthday or sooner: Amazon link: Nikon D7000 16.2MP DX-Format CMOS Digital SLR with 3.0-Inch LCD and 18-105mm f/3.5-5.6 AF-S DX VR ED Nikkor Lens What Jonah would like for my birthday, or sooner: Company website…

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now i am 3, preschooler pics, trains

a spot of tea with sugar and cream

by calm mama • May 21, 2011

This morning, Jonah decided he would like to have a tea party with real tea. He has a tea set, which we gave to him for his 2nd birthday, because he was then obsessed with miniature teapots and ladybugs. Amazingly,…

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