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Tag Archives: Aunt Amanda
Good Friday Morning Adventure
Friday, March 25th 2016 For this “Good Friday” off from school, and because of Baby Mary’s proclivity for “adventure” in the morning times, we arranged a family get-together around that. And though none … Continue reading
Posted in animals, childhood, comedy, domestic life, education, faith, family, food, forgiveness, Friendship, grandparenthood, health, love, mental health, parenthood, spirituality
Tagged Amanda, Aunt Amanda, Baby Mary, Bubble Wow, bunnies, bunny, Cat, cross, Easter, Easter cookies, Good Friday, hi five, Jebus, Jesus, kitty, Mary, Miles, Mom, mythology, nails, sin, trampoline
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Math Morning – January 2016
Thursday, January 28th 2016 Today was the much anticipated annual MATH MORNING at Tobin school; a rare opportunity for parents to come witness the intriguing materials and fascinating works of our students inside the classroom. First up, ClaraJane’s class in … Continue reading
Posted in childhood, education, faith, family, mental health, parenthood, school, work
Tagged addends, Amanda, Aunt, Aunt Amanda, Auntie, Bead Frame, binomial cube, Children's House, ClaraJane, Dynamic Addition, Gavin, Lower El, Lower Elementary, Miles, Montessori, Montessori materials, Mr. Dana, Ms. Mayya, Oksana, Oxy, Sajni, smartboard Smart Board, Snake Game, Stamp Game, Victor
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Are You Getting Enough Sleep?
Tuesday, December 8th 2015 My doctor posited this question to me yesterday. It turns out -and this will come as a surprise to exactly no one who knows me- that my brain chemistry is “hyperactive.” (I know right?) This … Continue reading
Posted in domestic life, education, faith, family, forgiveness, health, mental health, parenthood, patience, work
Tagged Aunt Amanda, basic health, Captain Obvious, Doctor Obvious, hope for a peaceful world, life lessons, magic, medication, Mom health, recommendation, sleep, the best meditation, with sleep all things are possible
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Post-Op Mamma
Saturday, November 7th 2015 Had the pleasure of waiting in the wings throughout Mom’s surgery day yesterday, and visiting her today. So far so good! [I know, we’re on the floor in the hospital waiting area. Don’t worry, it’s … Continue reading
Posted in education, faith, family, grandparenthood, health, love, mental health, patience
Tagged Amazing Grace, art wall, Aunt Amanda, Baby Mary, balloons, Bubble Wow, Dr. Hwang, gingko, gingko leaves, grace, hospital, hospital art, hospital courtyard, L-3-4-5, Mom, New England Baptist Hospital, nursing baby, red rose, rose, spine surgery, texting
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HALLOWEEN 2015 – The Day Before
Friday, October 30th 2015 You’d never know it’s only the day BEFORE Halloween, starting with the Halloween Party at School: Gavin and Miles test out their Sparring Ninja & Gladiator costumes, while the Ladybug and Warrior Girl snuggle. Or … Continue reading
Posted in childhood, faith, family, grandparenthood, love, parenthood
Tagged Aunt Amanda, Baby Mary, Boharts, bosoms, Cambridge, Cambridge Savings Bank, Captain America, cousins, Darwin, face painting, gladiator, Grandma Z, Halloween, Inman Square, Inman Square Business Association, Inmanween, Magic Matt Hall, magic show, Marriot Hotel, martial arts, Mary McSweeney, Mayor Maher, McSweeneys, Naveo Credit Union, ninja, sleepover, snake trident, Snow White, Tae Kwon Do, Tobin Montessori, warrior
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Cousins Mary & Miles
Friday, October 2nd 2015 Just these two shots alone are so cute I can hardly stand it. After a visit to their house on Friday afternoon, lo & behold, Paul comes home with our kids PLUS one. Just … Continue reading
Posted in childhood, domestic life, faith, family, Friendship, health, love, parenthood
Tagged Aunt Amanda, baby has a Sharpie, Bakugan, bedside service, boob hat, bunnies, Cambridge Cousins, castle, cat cat, coffee in the morning, cousins, Halloween, hand-me-downs, Jane Ann, M&M, Mary, meatball and carrot stick, Miles, naked roller skating, nursing in public, peas and carrots, pile o' cousins, sleepover, tiger hat, Trio, Uncle Paul
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