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Day 603

Laura Gilkey on August 26, 2016August 27, 2016

I didn’t tell Benji’s teacher about his bruises. He knows to be especially careful right now, and he certainly knows when to call me. Fortunately his bruising seems to be… Continue Reading Day 603

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Day 602

Laura Gilkey on August 25, 2016August 25, 2016

These are interesting days. After Benjamin woke up he clutched his tummy and asked for Kytril. By the time we got to school, he was totally fine and eager to play with… Continue Reading Day 602

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Day 600

Laura Gilkey on August 23, 2016August 23, 2016

I am hoping, after last night, that I’m on the other side of the worst of the fear. I expect it will come back frequently, and I will learn to… Continue Reading Day 600

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Day 599

Laura Gilkey on August 22, 2016

The first day of the new schoolyear is in the books. The boys woke up happy, and despite very little sleep, I did too. Benjamin’s tummy hurt again, but I… Continue Reading Day 599

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Day 598

Laura Gilkey on August 21, 2016

Goodbye, summer. The backpacks and lunchboxes are packed and waiting. Third and seventh grade begin tomorrow. We have enjoyed a wonderful adventurous summer with these boys. I wish it didn’t… Continue Reading Day 598

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Day 519

Laura Gilkey on June 4, 2016June 5, 2016

School’s out for summer!  Such sweet words. At lunchtime I joined Benji’s class for the last time, armed with nineteen balloons, to celebrate the completion of second grade and thank… Continue Reading Day 519

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