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I knew Thing 3 reminded me of someone.

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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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We’re always looking for new activities. The more active the better. Today we found a new place called Rebounderz. Two giant trampoline arenas, video games. What more could you want?
First, they got instructions and the rules.

Then they got to jumping. For an hour non-stop. I have never seen them [...]

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The winter shows at preschool have become an annual tradition. It’s always unpredictable. Who will sing? Who will have stage fright? Who will run to us crying?
This year, Thing 3 had his best performance yet. He stayed on the stage the whole time. A little bit of stage fright, [...]

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Thing 3 played his final soccer game of the season. It was his first time playing an organized sport, and I think it was good for him to experience. He went from moments of sheer fun to grabbing the soccer ball and running off the field because he didn’t want anyone else to [...]

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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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