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When I grow up
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When I grow up

Rita BuettnerFebruary 4, 20202 min read
It’s past bedtime, and our little boy should be asleep. But when I go to check on him, his mind is too full to sleep.
Popsicles before dinner
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Popsicles before dinner

Rita BuettnerFebruary 4, 20203 min read
I have come to see that there are times when the best parenting move is the one that is best for the parent.
The Year of the Rat, meeting a friend in real life, plans for Lent, and more (7 Quick Takes)
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The Year of the Rat, meeting a friend in real life, plans for Lent, and more (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerJanuary 31, 20204 min read
Are you celebrating the Year of the Rat? We had some friends over last weekend to mark the Chinese New Year, and it was so good to be together.
A better sense of time
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A better sense of time

Rita BuettnerJanuary 29, 20202 min read
Every morning is the same. We’re hurrying through breakfast and lunch-packing and shoe-finding and rushing to get out the door to get to school.
The gift of presence in the face of grief
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The gift of presence in the face of grief

Rita BuettnerJanuary 28, 20203 min read
There were tears as people shared memories and spoke about what the past year has been like. But there were also smiles. There was peace. And there was connection—with God and with one another.
5 easy ways to celebrate the Chinese New Year, chocolate rats, bacon, and a button story (7 Quick Takes)
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5 easy ways to celebrate the Chinese New Year, chocolate rats, bacon, and a button story (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerJanuary 23, 20204 min read
If you’re looking for a way to celebrate the Year of the Rat, here are a few simple things you can do.
An open letter to the former royals during #Megxit
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An open letter to the former royals during #Megxit

Rita BuettnerJanuary 21, 20202 min read
I don’t really know what’s going on with this whole #Megxit situation—though I have to admit I am a fan of the hashtag. I just wanted to let you know, you’re not alone.
Olives, a lesson from Annie’s mom, a forgotten trumpet, and a flat tire (7 Quick Takes)
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Olives, a lesson from Annie’s mom, a forgotten trumpet, and a flat tire (7 Quick Takes)

Rita BuettnerJanuary 17, 20203 min read
Our pediatrician once told our children that you need to try a new food 16 or 17 times before you can decide that you don’t like it.
The little plant that (maybe) could
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The little plant that (maybe) could

Rita BuettnerJanuary 15, 20202 min read
I’m just not good with plants. I’m not sure whether they don’t care for me or I’m just not destined for plant greatness, but my plants never survive.
Discovering the last of the daylight on a winter evening
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Discovering the last of the daylight on a winter evening

Rita BuettnerJanuary 13, 20202 min read
As I’m walking across the parking lot, I sense that something is different, but I can’t put my finger on it.
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