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In preschool this week the topic is “Occupations”. Thing 3 learns about different jobs like librarian and police officer.  The teacher asked each child about their parents’ occupations.
Teacher: What is your mommy’s occupation?
Thing 3: She puts on a show.
Teacher: Oh, what kind of show?
Thing 3: A show for money.
Teacher: Really?! And who is [...]

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It’s probably an understatement to say Thing 3 does not like change. If his routine, food, clothes, and conversations were the same every day, he would be just fine.
Today he had a new teacher in swim class. Considering how long it took him to feel comfortable with the last one, it was no [...]

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I often think that Thing 3 is from another planet. He is truly an original as you have seen. Today he provided yet another clue.
We were watching Backyardigans, having nothing to do with space travel, when out of the blue he offered this:
Thing 3: I want to go on another planet. [...]

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One of these suspects took my doughnut. Which one of you is guilty?

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Ever wonder what kids remember about the holidays? Here is Thing 1’s account of our Thanksgiving. He tells a nice story, full of suspense, building to the exiting finish. The transcript follows in case you can’t read his writing. And yes, it’s about football because, well, that’s his obsession in case [...]

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If you encountered someone dressed like this, what would you think he was doing?
Superman costume? Check. Crocs and a spaghetti spoon? Check and check.

If you guessed getting ready to carve a pumpkin, you are correct. That is just how Thing 3 rolls.

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After 8 years of conditioning I am a very light sleeper. I am regularly awakened by crying, coughing, and middle of the night bathroom trips (not mine, the Things). Often I have a hard time getting back asleep.
Last night, I woke up to strange sounds. At first, I thought it was Thing [...]

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Today as Thing 1 was leaving for the bus stop, he handed me a paper I had to sign. Mornings are a bit chaotic, trying to get Thing 1 and Thing 2 out the door for the school bus at 7:25am, while also getting the younger Things dressed and fed.
One scenario is that he [...]

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