The Ruark Kids

February 10, 2010
by John
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Aging, Ailing Animals

Our pets are getting old. Penny is 15 and recently diagnosed with hyperthyroidism. That at least explains the late-night warbling, the reemergence of the bushy tail, and the interest after all these years in treats. Nalia is 8 and just … Continue reading

February 9, 2010
by John
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Thalia Eating Update

Thalia is nearing seven months, which will mean almost two months at working on the solids. Finally just in the past week we had a breakthrough with her understanding the process, so now we’ve nearly achieved the “baby bird” stage … Continue reading

February 7, 2010
by John
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Children’s Museum

We went to the Boston Children’s Museum today. Siena originally thought we were going to the aquarium, where we went last year, but she was pleasantly surprised to go to this “kid’s place.” We started with lunch at the attached … Continue reading

February 3, 2010
by John
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Argh Matey

Some four years ago, we learned of the Church of the Flying Spaghetti Monster and the open letter written regarding the FSM to the Kansas School Board. We aren’t particularly keen on bumper-stickers, but we did buy an FSM bumper … Continue reading

February 1, 2010
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Fortunes

So, we had Chinese take-out last night, which means fortune cookies! Here were the fortunes: Thalia: “A chance meeting with someone from the past is in store.” Siena: “There is no secret to success except hard work.” Daddy: “The expert … Continue reading

February 1, 2010
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Tummy Bug Redux

Siena still sick today, or at least last night. She got sick in the wee hours on Saturday morning, and then seemed fine all day Saturday and Sunday, except for some diarrhea, so we (mistakenly) fed her a normal dinner … Continue reading