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IMG_9889 Originally uploaded by griffey Lately, when I turn out the light before putting Eliza to bed, she wants me to tell her a story about a little girl named Eliza. The trick is, it can’t be fictional. She wants … Continue reading →

Concentration Originally uploaded by griffey At the Chattanooga Market on Sunday, Eliza stayed at this table with giant magnets for the longest time, competing with the much older boy next to her to build the tallest tower. She was not … Continue reading →

IMG_9827, originally uploaded by griffey. Blogging from TxLA, missing my girl.

Freckles, originally uploaded by griffey. Guess who’s finally starting to get some freckles?

IMG_9584 Originally uploaded by griffey Every time Eliza wakes up and sees the sunshine, she says “Yay, mommy! It’s Spring time! It’s a sunny day!” She has such a positive outlook. I think I could learn a lot from her.

IMG_9584, originally uploaded by griffey. A couple of days ago, E and I were hanging out. I gave her something, and she said “Thank you.” I said, in an exaggerated tone, “You are welcome!” Her response: “I’m not welcome, I’m … Continue reading →

IMG_0985 Originally uploaded by griffey Jason celebrated his birthday, and Eliza was happy to provide cupcakes, party hats, balloons, and singing. There’s nothing she loves more than a birthday party. Next is Easter, and she’s excited about the Easter Bunny, … Continue reading →

Eliza has become quite the story teller, after having so many books read to her. She already has a great sense of how to put a story together, although she loses her train of thought sometimes. It’s interesting what comes … Continue reading →

IMG_9484, originally uploaded by griffey. Eliza and I had another Daddy weekend these past few days, as Betsy spent some time in Athens, OH at a Latin American lit conference. Judging by the grin on E’s face, I think I … Continue reading →

IMG_4042 Originally uploaded by griffey “Daddy, the wind…I’m tasting it!” “What’s it taste like?” “Strawberries.” I hope she never grows up.