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Have you ever wondered what you look like in your child’s eyes? Hand over the camera. It’s one way to find out. But don’t forget to take it back otherwise there might be proof that the hot pink, sparkle studded watch that left the house on your daughter’s wrist went home around your arm. Plus, [...]

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So the little white spots have relocated to my throat and tonsils. And the terrible tummy ache has taken up residence in my legs–seriously. I wondered last week if the pain in Ava’s stomach was muscular and not related to her digestive system. She never lost her appetite or exhibited any other signs of a [...]

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Thank you so much for your prayers and kind words. Oh, and your good suggestions: Popscicles, what a great idea. I had frozen fruit bars in the freezer, so that great. Ava also appreciated the warm pack idea. She woke up this morning cheery and bright-eyed, confirming that she is truly on the mend. I [...]

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I’m taking a short break from massaging Ava’s tummy to let you know that sweet Ava is sick. She had a slight fever on Sunday and yesterday afternoon it rose to 102 where it remains. The fever was the only symptom until two o’clock this morning when she began crying and writhing in pain from [...]

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Does the feeling inform the word or does the word inform the feeling? AVA: I can’t go in my room ‘cause I’m nervous. ME: What do you mean, you’re nervous? AVA: I’m just nervous. ME: Ava, what does nervous mean? AVA: I don’t know. ME: If you don’t know what it means, how do you [...]

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“The birds of the air…sing among the branches.” Throughout our days together, Ava delights me with her songs. She turns her observations, tasks, praises, and complaints into melodies. She blends bits of random lyrics together and also sings whole hymns from heart. At breakfast, she sings for her utensils; at bath time, she sings for [...]

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