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411 evidence of slow progress with a. less cupboard-climbing, fewer time-outs, more smiles 412 the olympics, the years of practice and dedication that funnel into moments on the television 413 beauty of figure skating, passion between long-time skating partners 414 little m. who tells me that she's going to practice hard so she can be in the olympics when she gets bigger 415 the luge. looks so easy, until you learn the intricacy and control that a smooth run requires 416 valentine's day tree, red, purple, pink 417 the fish tanks in meijer's. glowing ones, baby ones, chubby ones 418 these crafty little girls, paper, stickers, pens, valentines, mini mailboxes, all joy. (and a little candy) 419 morning chocolates, caramel + coconut 420 e.'s ultrasound, tiny baby in there, just sleeping and growing