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Preface The Presence Waiting Time Bomb Wolf, Wolf Rough Passage The Newborn Garage Sales and Baby Mom's Conflict Another Battle The Transformation My Child Vacation with Baby Busy Baby The Battle Horsie Exploring At Thirteen and Fourteen Months Books and Puzzles Christmas 1984 Lookie, Mommy Toddler Words A is for Ark Me, Daniel Three Little Words Mommy, It Hurts Daniel No Why? Tired Again Comparisons Two Little Boys A Father's Pride Number Two Son Tears Oh, God Too Soon
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A Father's Pride |
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Clip the hedge, son,
Mow the grass.
On that final–did you pass?
Summer’s here, son
Lots to do
Hope that paper pulled you through.
Wash the car, son.
Clean your room.
Glad it’s over? Here’s the broom.
College next, son?
Where to now?
Proud of you, son, boy and how. |
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Copyright © 1988 by Judith E.
Garling
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