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Peanut Maximus has an imaginary friend. Actually, he has a few imaginary friends, but the one who shows up consistently these days is Paul E. Cello. Paul E. Cello does indeed play an imaginary cello, and he also seems to teach numerous other musical instruments. He also spends a lot…

He really, really loves his dad.

Last Sunday was the youth orchestra Lollipop Concert. It’s a many decade tradition here, and for the first time I only had one kid playing in it! That made me a little sad, actually. I was missing my big kidlets. But I still enjoyed the music and and loved seeing…

Last semester Mr. TOF needed a half-year elective that fit into his schedule, and the class that seemed the most interesting that would fit with the other things he needed to take ended up being stained glass. He made this lovely creation, along with a beautiful collage that I’m still…

Has he figured out how to open the baby gate? Yes. Yes, he has. Has he figured out how to drag a step stool or small chair anywhere he wants (including up the stairs) and reach things that should be far too high for him to reach? Yes. Yes, he…

The current situation in my state is difficult and the effects are felt far and wide. Here are some counterweights, little beautiful things:

He might have a fascination with his big brother’s deodorant, which he seems to apply generously when unsupervised at nap time. He’s been loving audiobooks lately during down time. He’s into building nests with blankets and cooking pretend sandwiches with imaginary tomatoes and onions for me because he knows I’ll…

We can’t leave out children’s books! Here are my favorites from last year: Picture Books Chapter Books

I read a lot of medium quality books last year, but there were also some exceptional gems as well! Here are some of my favorites: Fiction On Audio Poetry