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Way To Go, Grandma!

Posted on April 1, 2012 by Eileen

M3 is a reading machine. He reads everything he sees wherever we go. Since we spend a ridiculous time driving around town in my hot, making-everyone-jealous, dropped-a fridge-on-it minivan, he reads many street signs, buildings signs and bumperstickers. Reading the signage is fine. … Continue reading →

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I Will Always Appreciate the Stay-At-Home-Dads

Posted on September 20, 2011 by Eileen

One of my favorite stories about a Stay at Home Dad involves my friend Duane who is an amazing photographer here in SLO. When M2 was two years old, Duane and I were in a Parent Participation class together. Duane has a gorgeous daughter and you all … Continue reading →

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So Much More Than a Friend

Posted on April 4, 2011 by Eileen

The Calandro Clan celebrates the birthday of our oldest M today! How can he be twelve when it doesn’t seem like that much time has passed? Actually, I also feel I’ve lived three lifetimes since he was born a dozen years … Continue reading →

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“Your Child has Strong Social Skills” Means They Talk Too Much in Class

Posted on March 20, 2011 by Eileen

This week is conference week at M1 and M2′s school. This brings back a lot of memories from when I taught first grade. As I sit across from my boys’ teachers now, I never forget what it felt like to be on … Continue reading →

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