Drew Downs

Make a New Normal

  • The three worst children’s stories

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    Some of the stories we read to our children are terrible.  They aren’t just bad, they are actually the very stuff we shouldn’t read to them. And yet… We do.  And they adore them. Now, I’m not just talking about taste, here.  Or stories that don’t translate well.  Or perhaps picture books with unappealing art.  I’m…

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  • More favorite children’s stories

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    I began this project a couple of weeks ago to collect some people’s favorite children’s books and talk about some of the ways these stories affect us.  Check out the first post for more info! Now I’m going to highlight some of the titles that were recommended during that time. From Eston: Somebody Loves You,…

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  • A little distracted

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    So, we’ve been a little distracted.  On Tuesday, our son was born.  Our three year-old girl is doing great and loving her role as big sister. We just need to get used to our roles as parents of two kids. I’ll be back online soon to finish the children’s stories theme and I have much…

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  • Our date

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    Out on a date with my daughter. Ice cream and french fries (& chicken nuggets)!

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  • Atlanta Medical Center

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    The less than exquisite view from our triage room. Baby will be coming in the next few hours!

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  • Children’s Stories: “Tuesday”

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    [This is part four in a series on our favorite children’s stories and is being cross-posted on my new parenting blog.  Please visit the first post for instructions!] One aspect of children’s picture books is that they aren’t simply words, but picture books.  An intrinsic part of the storytelling is done through pictures, images, paintings, or illustrations.  More…

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