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Stories from Stepford: Getting Ready for the Big One
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Many things we need can wait. The child cannot. Now is the time his bones are formed, his mind developed. To him we cannot say tomorrow, his name is today." - Gabriela Mistral. Monday, July 20, 2015. Getting Ready for the Big One. Apart from finding out that your child is seriously ill or disabled, nothing can be more sobering for a parent that having to prepare such a kit. Even still, I hesitate to send the bag to school because there might be something else I've missed out. Or maybe I don't want to...
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Stories from Stepford: Present Perfect
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Many things we need can wait. The child cannot. Now is the time his bones are formed, his mind developed. To him we cannot say tomorrow, his name is today." - Gabriela Mistral. Thursday, May 28, 2015. In the Philippines, there is a travel tradition called pasalubong,. Which involves bringing back small presents for loved ones at home. It is a thoughful gesture that lets one's nearest and dearest know you were thinking of them on yout travels and wanted them to have a small token from that city. When we g...
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August | 2010 | Boy Talk
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I'd like to think I'm the Queen Bee but most days I feel like just one of the boys. Archive for August 2010. Tish Valles ’ Blog: Strategic Stiletto. Viva La Vida Mama. For The Mamas and The Papas. Girl's Gone Child. NY Times Parenting Blog. Tomatis: A Listening Therapy. We Play Activity Center. Women's Worldwde Web. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Create a free website or blog at WordPress.com. Follow “Boy Talk”. Get every new post delivered to your Inbox.
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Halloween | Boy Talk
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I'd like to think I'm the Queen Bee but most days I feel like just one of the boys. I certainly am not Martha Stewart and I like it that way. Unfortunately, having children has forced me into more traditional and commercial ways such as buying a Christmas tree. I’ve also had to decorate the house for Halloween because “. Skeletons and Gentlemen, welcome to the skeleton house! October 9, 2010. Do you want to comment? Skeletons and Gentlemen, welcome to the skeleton house! October 14, 2010 4:35 am. Build a...
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Stories from Stepford: December 2014
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Many things we need can wait. The child cannot. Now is the time his bones are formed, his mind developed. To him we cannot say tomorrow, his name is today." - Gabriela Mistral. Tuesday, December 30, 2014. Happy Christmas, and Welcome 2015. After years of living hand to mouth, mortgaging our flat to subsidise Little A's education and praying our good health held, it was a relief to relax and take a breath and a break. Thursday, December 18, 2014. All the dress-up opportunities at Little A's school this pa...
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Stories from Stepford: Beach Trip
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Many things we need can wait. The child cannot. Now is the time his bones are formed, his mind developed. To him we cannot say tomorrow, his name is today." - Gabriela Mistral. Friday, June 5, 2015. Summer is upon us and we are feeling the heat. Despite living in an archipelago, our family has not made many beach trips in the past ten years. Little A is used to our mountain holidays, which is where we choose to escape twice a year to enjoy cooler weather. The parents at Little A's school have a support g...
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Stories from Stepford: August 2014
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Many things we need can wait. The child cannot. Now is the time his bones are formed, his mind developed. To him we cannot say tomorrow, his name is today." - Gabriela Mistral. Sunday, August 31, 2014. School has begun, and we snuck in a trip to the mountains during the first holiday weekend. Thankfully, no schooldays have yet been cancelled due to bad weather, something that happened quite frequently last year. The school's first major event was Language Month, in August. This typically culminates i...
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Stories from Stepford: November 2014
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Many things we need can wait. The child cannot. Now is the time his bones are formed, his mind developed. To him we cannot say tomorrow, his name is today." - Gabriela Mistral. Monday, November 17, 2014. Most schools hold a family sportsfest once a year, when parents and siblings join in games and friendly competition for trophies and medals. Little A's school has their own version of this, this marking their second year. Sunday, November 16, 2014. Shortly after Little A was diagnosed five years ago, we ...
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Stories from Stepford: March 2015
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Many things we need can wait. The child cannot. Now is the time his bones are formed, his mind developed. To him we cannot say tomorrow, his name is today." - Gabriela Mistral. Thursday, March 26, 2015. On Monday afternoon at school, Little A fell asleep at his desk. Since this has never happened in the two years he has been attending, his teacher suspected he wasn't feeling well. She woke him up just before the last bell, and he rushed to the toilet but didn't quite make it there. That used to be availa...
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