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The ABCs of life

Tara is learning the ABCs of her life. Here is just a sample:

A is for Austin, the 10-year-old brother she loves to jump on the bed with, chase around the house, and screech at with this high-pitched haunted-house scream that's enough to get him into trouble. ("AUSTIN!!!" "I didn't do anything!")

B is for baths with bubbles and toys and all kinds of cups to pour warm water onto her toes, and to lay on her tummy and pretend she's swimming.

C is candy. Yep, she's discovered it and wants it and she's sneaky about it. But she doesn't lie. "Tara, you can have one piece." "OK." Later, she's still chewing... "So how many pieces did you have?" "I had two!" (two fingers proudly displayd) Sigh.

D is for dancing. She does this whenever she hears music, where ever we are. She puts her arms up, sways, and wiggles her behind. Sometimes she just jumps to the beat.

E is for eating. She doesn't do a lot of it, unless she is bribed by exasperated parents that if she finishes everything on her plate, she can then have dessert. I think this is why they invented dessert?

OK, any ideas for more of Tara's Alphabet are truly welcomed!