MamaMo

Three years ago, Pouran and her best friend transformed themselves into their favorite animals, with a little help from some downloaded mask patterns and a HUGE love for their respective critters.

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Popsicles on the steps of the Dept. of Agriculture building in D.C. (before hopping on the Metro home).

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The girls and I had a great time in DC last weekend,visiting my cousin and his family.

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When your 4 year old comes to you and says, “Mama, I want to make a dress for myself out of paper,” here’s what you do:(1) suppress your desire to respond, “Honey, I don’t think paper is going to be able to make a dress. Is there something else you’d like to make?” [and trust […]

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This is the first page of a scrapbook I began recently. I took part in a workshop that guided me through a reflection on my beliefs about life. It was a wonderful experience – I pondered things I’d long ago taken for granted. So know I have a guidebook, should anyone ever want to take […]

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As if last Friday’s international celebration were not enough, the whole week following Folkmoot, the gym is transformed into an international bazaar called the “Learning Gallery.”All the countries represented that year have a display;here’s the Native American one:It centers around a beautiful backdrop, painted by the art teacher (on a single bedsheet), in a postcard-style […]

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You’re going to want to come back later to witness the most amazing, adorable, heart warming event you’ve seen in a while. Here they are all ready for it:Today was my favorite day of the year – it’s Folkmoot at the girls’ school. Every year, each class chooses a country and they learn a traditional […]

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Today I get to be the mystery reader for Gabrielle’s kindergarten class. Last time I came as the Queen of Sheba and told a story of my encounter with the wise King Solomon. I wonder who will show up today?! pssst… I’ll give you a hint – I’m sticking with the royalty theme. p.s. just […]

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This is one of those eternal photos that really captures the essence of a person – even though it was taken four years ago, it’s THESE faces I see everyday when I look at my girls. That’s grandpa in the photo with them.

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This sweet little toddler just left today for her very first trip away from home, ALONE! (i.e. without me). She’s headed up to Asheville (4 hours away!!) for a middle school Model U.N. conference. How do the years disappear so quickly?!

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