Category: Olivia and Gabriel
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Decorating the Christmas Tree with Little Elves
“Waiting throughout the yearFor Christmas morning to be hereAnd counting how many days…” Lyrics by Raffi Thirty-two years ago, when we lived in Paris, I went on a hunt for a Christmas tree— which was trying to find a needle…
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The Flower Child
“As soon as I saw you, I knew an adventure was going to happen.“ Winnie the Pooh ‘Play is often talked about as if it were a relief from serious learning. But for children play is serious learning. Play is…
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The Make Up Box
Olivia turned three in October, and I forgot to share the story of the gift her Uncle Sacha sent her: a colorful child’s makeup box. It was bright pink, with many little compartments and a mirror. You see, Olivia is…
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The Magic of Friendship
The Tiny dancer is staying with us for a few days as Chelsea went to Paris with Gabriel. They have some business to do, which includes visiting friends. There’s a magic to childhood friendships, isn’t there? Meeting someone in childhood,…
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Tiny Dancer
Olivia loves to dance and listen to music. Today, wanting Olivia’s reaction I came downstairs wearing my favorite twirling dancing skirt. Olivia was instantly awestruck, and wanted to wear it to twirl too. Of course, my skirt was too big…
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Leaving for California, Well I thought I Was
Marseille to Willows 11-hour flight This time, I am flying alone. Though Sacha might come and visit too. Cookies guaranteed. It has nearly been a year since my last trip “home.” Gabriel said before I left, “Have a good, good, good……