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a two-year old is kind of like having a blender, but you don’t have a top for it. – jerry seinfeld

Posted on June 25, 2014 by beth

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happy birthday sweet baby girl

you are the last

of the grandbabies

six under six

to turn two

little r.

and your beloved dog, baron

and the rest of our family

will always watch over you

and look up to you

even if you are the youngest.

One of the virtues of being very young

is that you don’t let the facts get in the way of your imagination.

~Sam Levenson  

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Line on June 25, 2014 at 10:54 am said:

They are both super-cute! 🙂

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- ksbeth on June 25, 2014 at 11:04 am said:
  
  thanks, line )
  
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djmatticus on June 25, 2014 at 10:56 am said:

Happy Birthday, little r!! I hope you have a great day.
The Little Prince turns 15 months today… and he is already like that blender without a top… our little tornado of silliness and destruction.

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- ksbeth on June 25, 2014 at 11:04 am said:
  
  thanks, dj and it is just the beginning for you )
  
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  - djmatticus on June 25, 2014 at 11:11 am said:
    
    I know! The beginning of a long and winding road. Lots of good views. Some interesting smells and sounds. Some scary moments. Some moments of profound joy. It’s going to be a great adventure.
    
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    - ksbeth on June 25, 2014 at 11:12 am said:
      
      yes, that is the perfect way to describe it dj, enjoy every minute )
      
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Roy Sexton (Reel Roy Reviews) on June 25, 2014 at 10:56 am said:

so funny, sweet, and true!

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- ksbeth on June 25, 2014 at 11:04 am said:
  
  isn’t it though? )
  
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  - Roy Sexton (Reel Roy Reviews) on June 25, 2014 at 11:48 am said:
    
    absolutely darling!
    
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murphysmission on June 25, 2014 at 10:58 am said:

love that levenson quote — i remember that guy…I am THAT old…wonderful baby!!!!!! 🙂

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- ksbeth on June 25, 2014 at 11:09 am said:
  
  thanks susie, and she is my youngest grand baby, makes me kind of wistful for the true baby days, but then, i’m just there for visits so it’s pretty easy for me to say ) she lives happily among her menagerie of animals, with dr. doolittle/my middle daughter, and her little bit bigger sister and her daddy. and she has learned to take life as it comes at an early age.
  
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cyclingrandma on June 25, 2014 at 11:01 am said:

Congrats! We’ll have 6 under 5 by end of Sept.

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- ksbeth on June 25, 2014 at 11:10 am said:
  
  woo hoo! life is a true adventure with a pack, that is for sure – congrats cg )
  
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writingwingsforyou on June 25, 2014 at 11:24 am said:

Sweet sweet picture and love that quote! I’m going to have to hang that up in my first grade room.
That’s what I love about first graders, they teach me what’s important in life Enjoy all of it!

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- ksbeth on June 25, 2014 at 1:51 pm said:
  
  great, and i totally understand what you’re saying because i teach kindergarten and learn from them every single day too )
  
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johncoyote on June 25, 2014 at 11:28 am said:

Hello. I was in Ann Arbor yesterday. A lot of construction. Always good to stop by your site. I’m babysitting my 9 month old today. Have fun and be safe.

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- ksbeth on June 25, 2014 at 1:52 pm said:
  
  yes, it’s orange barrel and yellow tape season here, john. hope you had a good visit and have fun with the little one )
  
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  - johncoyote on June 25, 2014 at 5:00 pm said:
    
    I worked for the Domino’s owners in Ann Arbor for 7 years from 1984-1991.They are still friends.I visit them and they gave me a tour of the city. The college bought everything. It still a beautiful place.
    
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    - ksbeth on June 25, 2014 at 6:21 pm said:
      
      oh, that’s cool about the domino’s connection. yes, the u’s presence is huge –
      
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russtowne on June 25, 2014 at 12:22 pm said:

Your post brought a smile to my face, beth. Thank you for brightening my day.
Russ

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- ksbeth on June 25, 2014 at 1:53 pm said:
  
  always very happy to bring a smile to someone’s face russ )
  
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peacelovegreatcountrymusic on June 25, 2014 at 4:06 pm said:

That is such a sweet photo, I hope she has a wonderful birthday!

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- ksbeth on June 25, 2014 at 6:19 pm said:
  
  thank you, she is a sweetheart )
  
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hitandrun1964 on June 25, 2014 at 5:25 pm said:

Adorable. Congratulations:)

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- ksbeth on June 25, 2014 at 6:21 pm said:
  
  thank you )
  
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laurie27wsmith on June 25, 2014 at 7:11 pm said:

Baron has that, ‘What the heck is that?’ look on his face. beautiful baby beth.

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David Kanigan on June 25, 2014 at 7:17 pm said:

Awwwww

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markbialczak on June 25, 2014 at 11:19 pm said:

Have fun sending your love into the world, little r! Happy 2!! And Baron, you look like a perfect guardian to me. Great post, Beth. You quoted my Long Island guy. Sorry I missed it ’til so late for some reason …

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- ksbeth on June 25, 2014 at 11:39 pm said:
  
  thanks mark and baron certainly does watch over her and she climbs on him like a stuffed animal. a gentle giant and a mini person. hey we are in a 24 hour news cycle kind of world so no worries on timelines )
  
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  - markbialczak on June 26, 2014 at 6:10 am said:
    
    I would love to see a photo of little r riding Baron like a stuffed animal someday, any hour of the 24-hour cycle, Beth. Pretty please.
    
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    - ksbeth on June 26, 2014 at 5:48 pm said:
      
      will do mark and she doesn’t ride on her pony’s back, but lays on him like a pony at rest,hugs him like a giant stuffed animal and gives him her food. )
      
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      - markbialczak on June 26, 2014 at 7:26 pm said:
        
        I need to see it for a giant happy moment, Beth. I will thank you in advance. 🙂
        
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        ksbeth on June 26, 2014 at 7:55 pm said:
        
        and you know i will surprise you one day with a happy picture )
        
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ParentingIsFunny on June 25, 2014 at 11:34 pm said:

My goodness, how precious! And so many little grandbabies. How lovely for you. And both those quotes are so terrific. And true!

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- ksbeth on June 25, 2014 at 11:39 pm said:
  
  thanks, pif )
  
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ramblingsfromamum on June 26, 2014 at 12:21 am said:

great quotes, especially the blender. Happy Birthday little R, may Baron forever protect you xx

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- ksbeth on June 26, 2014 at 5:45 pm said:
  
  thanks, jen )
  
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jmeyersforeman on June 26, 2014 at 3:07 am said:

wonderful quote, I think two year olds are great. I loved walking with my kids and trying to see the world through their eyes. thanks for visiting my blog, it is wonderful to find you!

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- ksbeth on June 26, 2014 at 5:45 pm said:
  
  i agree, they have an amazing view of the world and the feeling is mutual ) beth
  
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sheridegrom - From the literary and legislative trenches. on June 26, 2014 at 5:47 am said:

Wonderful message and sheer joy. I love the quote and will pass on to my friend in charge of her two year old grandson at the present time. Thanks for the smile and I paused for the sweet baby girl. She’s guaranteed lots of love with you around.

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- ksbeth on June 26, 2014 at 5:46 pm said:
  
  thank you so much for all of that, sheri. happy to bring you a smile and and best to you and yours )
  
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brickhousechick on June 26, 2014 at 1:26 pm said:

Very sweet! 🙂

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- ksbeth on June 26, 2014 at 5:48 pm said:
  
  thanks, bhc )
  
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rachelcarrera on June 26, 2014 at 5:29 pm said:

Aww, so sweet! ❤ I hope your foot is feeling a bit better today! 🙂

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- ksbeth on June 26, 2014 at 5:49 pm said:
  
  thanks rachel and it’s not so bad today, i’m on the mend )
  
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  - rachelcarrera on June 26, 2014 at 9:40 pm said:
    
    Excellent! 😀
    
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earthriderjudyberman on June 27, 2014 at 5:45 pm said:

Adorable: protective dog and sweet, sleeping little angel.

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- ksbeth on June 27, 2014 at 6:17 pm said:
  
  thanks, judy )
  
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reocochran on June 28, 2014 at 10:21 am said:

Little sweetheart baby R, Happy birthday and thanks, Beth, for presenting her infant picture to the world! Lovely and sweet dog, too! I am thinking of the revelry ensuing in your homes with the Aussies in town! Smiles, Robin

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- ksbeth on June 28, 2014 at 11:56 am said:
  
  thanks, robin and they’ll be here tomorrow night )!
  
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duncanr on June 29, 2014 at 6:43 am said:

another great quote !

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- ksbeth on June 29, 2014 at 7:55 am said:
  
  thanks, duncan )
  
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