Category: Olivia and Gabriel
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Grandson and Son, Pretend Warriors
An old broomstick and a bamboo stick. Pretend to be warriors on a very hot day. No clashing, no poking, some running, mostly poses. Soon, the little one will be six. SIX! Time is easily measured when there is a…
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The Tiny Dancer Twirls
I want to believe that it’s something in our memory flow- my mother loved to dance, I love to dance, Chelsea too, and now my granddaughter- She has twirled more than every ballerina in the world- yeah, I exaggerate, but,…
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Away They Go
A few weeks ago, Chelsea and her family moved into their new home. After months of living with us, the house is awfully quiet. I miss those little pickles running around. I miss them jumping on my bed. Their toys…
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No Need for a Wig
At last Claire Sparkle has real “peeny tails” as she calls them.
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Being with Chelsea
Nearly a year ago, my daughter moved from Paris to Provence with her husband and children. I never imagined that would happen—but it did. And what a gift it’s been. At first, while they were renovating their house, they stayed…
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The Sky of Promise
They leaned out the window, faces lit with wonder, taking in the world like it was made just for them— so full of life. I stood behind them as they looked out, seeing the promise in that endless sky. I…