Overheard.

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Overheard while putting on his airplane jammies with the long tight sleeves that are kinda tough to pull-on: "I can do it cause I'm a boy."


That was followed up with: "I can do it cause I'm a jedi."


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Heartfelt thanks for the overwhelming amount
of wonderful comments this past weekend. We are so excited about this next
chapter in our lives.

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  1. KIm says…
    08/04/2008

    That just put the biggest smile on my face.....Simon is one amazing human being.

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  2. Tammy M. says…
    08/04/2008

    Loved the Jedi comment...I've got 3 Jedi's myself so I can totally relate ;-)
    Ohhhhh...and congrats on the future addition to your beautiful family...what wonderful amazing news!

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  3. Nicky Anderson says…
    08/04/2008

    Congrats on your new addition. So excited for all of you. Have been away at a cabin for a week with no internet or phone - absolutely loved it. Glad to catch up and so excited for you all!!!Nicky

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  4. Jan C. says…
    08/04/2008

    Now that is a layout just waiting to be made! Too funny!
    I spent the afternoon yesterday at a family party with my two autistic nephews. The older boy, Padraic, has made terrific strides in being eager to converse with others, and spent the afternoon alternately trying to teach me CSS code (I learned a lot!) and trying to get me to play a "simple" duet with him on the piano (he can do Beethoven from memory; I took 5 years of lessons and can barely eek out a tune.)
    My younger nephew, Connor, has also come a long way this year, but still needs a lot of help with coping strategies for when things don't go as expected. He was having a problem eating a food he doesn't like much, and started to gag. Before his mom could remind him that he would be alright if he just kept calm, I heard him say to himself, "I'm alright. I'm alright." Almost made me cry, because it's such a huge deal for Connor to be able to do this!

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  5. Jocelyn says…
    08/04/2008

    I recently had an "overheard" moment. I took my neice to the pool and I overheard her say to one of the other kidlets:
    "that's my Auntie Jocelyn. She's a genius!"

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  6. Barbara Treese says…
    08/04/2008

    Ali, what absolutely fantastic news! How excited all three of you must be. You are a most incredible woman and this just adds to it! All the best, one of your many students from Get Croppin! in Virginia, Barbara

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  7. sue Treiber says…
    08/04/2008

    aaah, the young padowan has learned well.

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  8. jackie says…
    08/04/2008

    CONGRATS to you and the entire family. May you have an easy 28 more weeks and enjoy every minute of it.
    What a blessing for all of you,
    Jackie

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  9. Karen Geckler says…
    08/04/2008

    Congrats on the news! Be sure to take the time to enjoy every minute of the whole pregnancy process.....what a great miracle it is! Bless you all!
    Cheers,
    Karen Geckler

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  10. Josie says…
    08/04/2008

    Congratulations on baby E! Enjoy every moment.... even the foggy ones :)
    And yes Simon... Jedi's make the best brothers!

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  11. Shannon Dean says…
    08/04/2008

    COngratulations ALi and Chris!!!!! and of course Simon...!!!

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  12. tchrtiff says…
    08/04/2008

    Oh my gosh! I got goose bumps reading your 3+1=4 post! I wish I knew you personally (although I feel as if I do) so I can give you a big hug! Congratulations to you, Chris and Simon!! We have a large gap between our kids (4 3/4 years) and it's great. What a blessing!
    Love Simon's comment about being a boy and then about being a Jedi. Whenever I see Star Wars stuff I think of him. :-)

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  13. Alli says…
    08/04/2008

    isn't it wonderful to step back and see their independence blossom, also so hard to sit back and watch and not interfere.. Alec and Riley live and breathe star wars, I was greeted this morning with information about jabba's palace even before I got a hi mum!

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  14. ~r~ says…
    08/04/2008

    congrats...i am so happy for you. you are a wonderful artist, teacher, mama..truly inspiring...

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  15. jen says…
    08/04/2008

    hahahahaha...way to go, Boy Simon...oh well, Jedi Simon! May the force be with you!

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  16. liz says…
    08/04/2008

    congratulations! i am just another person who doesn't know you but loves your work and has your books, etc. can you believe i am sitting here all teary-eyed! i got to visit my youngest granddaughter this past weekend in monterey, california, so just thinking of another baby is delightful! babies are so wonderful and they really do keep us going! hahahah! much love to you and yours and have fun!

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  17. Stephanie says…
    08/04/2008

    Ali - congrats to you and your family! That is so exciting!! I hope the nausea passes quickly and that you get some energy soon - I will never forget that tiredness of that first trimester - whew! Again - best wishes!!!

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  18. Traci Smith says…
    08/04/2008

    Sooo happy for you.I was tearing up just reading your post! And I don't even know you! Congratulations! Godspeed.

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  19. KimP says…
    08/04/2008

    Ali,
    First off - congrats to you and Chris on 10 years of marriage. I'm so excited for all of your family - a new baby is so fun - this will be an adventure for all of you.
    xoxoxo

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  20. Jess S says…
    08/04/2008

    Love the Jedi comment and can relate my son was pretending to be a Jedi Kitty yesterday.

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  21. Jess S says…
    08/04/2008

    Love the Jedi comment and can relate my son was pretending to be a Jedi Kitty yesterday.

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  22. Jess S says…
    08/04/2008

    Love the Jedi comment and can relate my son was pretending to be a Jedi Kitty yesterday.

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  23. Barb A. Stewart says…
    08/04/2008

    Happy 10th Anniversary, Ali and Chris!!
    And, I just can't contain myself with the HUGE news...I've been beaming from ear to ear all day!!
    Love you all!
    Barb

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  24. Tere Azua says…
    08/04/2008

    Ali, I listened the interview Noell fom paperclipping.com hat with you! It is very informative; but have to say my favorite part was listening to Simon! it was cute!
    congrats for the new baby and for the new book!

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  25. Vida Price says…
    08/04/2008

    Hi Ali!
    Simon is awesome! I wish my son could play with him! :) I am so excited for all of you on your great news! I was wondering if you were going to have another one! ;) I hope you are doing well and can't wait to see the newest Edwards addition!
    Hugs from Okinawa,
    Vida, Wil and three little kiddies

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