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5 Things I am Really Bad at…

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Monki

There are (well, at least) 5 things that I’m really bad at, and I am in no hurry to correct them.  Here they are, in order of when they pop into my head: 1. Figuring out kid’s channels on our cable TV: When … Continue reading →

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“Well, I was pretending to be a bird…”

Posted on December 29, 2013 by Monki

It’s never good when you get a text at work from your husband with the word “fracture” in it, and the immediate phone conversation with your child starts with, “well, I was pretending to be a bird…”. Our Baby Monkey … Continue reading →

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Fun and Games

Posted on April 5, 2013 by Monki

We usually don’t let Plumster use electronic devices, opting for old-fashioned pencils and books.  But being that I like to be prepared for a rainy day, I did download a few kid-friendly apps on my iPad.  I have this iPad … Continue reading →

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Sleep Training — Part 3

Posted on October 21, 2007 by Monki

WHY DOES IT HAVE TO BE SO HARD?!!!! She screams and cries and pleas, for that broken bond between us. I wonder if sleep training does any psychological damage to a child… MK and I decided that it’s time to … Continue reading →

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Sleep Crying

Posted on September 6, 2007 by Monki

Well, sleep training worked for only one day so far. Sugarplum did not like the idea of sleep training at all.  Not one bit. Yesterday was a disaster. I was too soft sometimes.  Monkey King didn’t want me to pick … Continue reading →

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