Sheila on November 10th, 2006

OK, I’m going to try putting the girls’ Christmas lists here this year. If you see them, great, if not, that’s ok too.
Please avoid at all costs:

Bratz
magic markers
playdoh
makeup
stuffed animals

Suitable for both girls:

Crafty things (for little ones)
Any Olivia books
MUSIC: For The Kids (Various Artists), They Might Be Giants “Bed, Bed, Bed” or “No!”
COMPUTER GAMES: [...]

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Sheila on November 8th, 2006

I have been informed that I was spelling Ariadne’s name wrong.  It is pronounced Ariana, but the spelling is both Greek and French, so the d is silent.
And, the wonderful news is that the surgery that was supposed to happen yesterday has been postponed indefinitely because she is doing so well it doesn’t seem like [...]

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Sheila on November 7th, 2006

Since school started, Maggie is getting more of a handle on eating what is put in front of her without (as much) complaint.  She still asks for something different, still occasionally takes a look at her plate and declares it disgusting, but she seems to be getting a better understanding that the odds are good [...]

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Sheila on November 6th, 2006

My new niece, who is technically my second cousin, was born Wenesday, November 1 at 5:35am. She weighed 6 pounds, 14 ounces and was greeted with open arms.
Ariana hasn’t had an easy time of it, since she was born with Spina Bifida and has already had her first surgery. She came through it [...]

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