THE 52 PROJECT

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“a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014” liam + burke // You created a fortress this week by digging between an old brick wall and tree in our backyard. I
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“a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014” liam // We cut your hair this weekend, making you look older and so much like your uncle Dave. I often notice how
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  “a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014” liam // You decided to make my favorite dark chocolate cake for my birthday this weekend and insisted that I shouldn’t help.
week 44 | the Halloween edition
  Each Halloween, the kids rummage through their closets and dress-up to prepare their costumes. I always wish I could sew at this time of year, but I really do love giving them ownership of
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 “a portrait of each of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014” liam // We’ve talked often this week about privilege and responsibility. It makes me feel so old and parental, but I
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  “a portrait of each of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014” liam // I found an adapted copy of Dr. Jekyll & Mr. Hyde in the dollar section this summer. You
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  “a portrait of my children, once a week, every week in 2014” liam // This week, you suffered your first deep feelings of being-left-out with friends as a result of decisions your dad and
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“a portrait of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014” liam // You have been reading voraciously and are enjoying taking this pleasure outdoors again. You also began writing an illustrated book this
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“a portrait of each of my children, once a week, every week, in 2014” liam // This week it rained bringing out the little creatures from hiding. Your sister found this guy and you held