Category Archives: Christian Holden

The 40-hour Journey Through Christian

Two nights ago, I noticed Christian had something in his mouth. It was something thin, like a coin, and he was holding it casually between his back teeth and his cheek. I wouldn’t have barked at him to spit it … Continue reading

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Letter to Christian at 5 Years

Dear Christian, You are FIVE now. You have had a very busy year. Three days of Earthroots a week has made you strong and healthy. I have to work pretty hard to keep up with you. You appreciate Kyla’s friendship … Continue reading

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Letter to Christian, Age 4 Years

Dear Christian, I know Forest Kindergarten twice a week is a good thing, but I feel some trepidation – you are becoming a very robust, active guy.  I fear you will soon outstrip me in hiking and climbing. As it … Continue reading

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Will Work for Knife

Last month we harvested a literal ton of red cabbage for Second Harvest, a local food bank. Turns out that if you hand Christian a knife, he will work tirelessly at whatever task you set upon him…as long as it … Continue reading

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It’s Viral

I stayed home with my sick kid today and as my co-instructor also had a sick kid, Forest Kindie was canceled today for the first time. As Christian is now so fond of saying, his eyes are all gummed up. … Continue reading

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Have shovel, will dig

Some people go to the beach for long walks. Some go to watch the sun set or to look for migrating gray whales. Not my family. We go to the beach to dig. Last week, my husband made a bit … Continue reading

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Christian with his New Friend

We spent today in downtown LA walking all over the place. The one gallery I wanted to see was far away, and we had to give skid row a wide berth, which added several blocks. Christian played out back and … Continue reading

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C-Dog’s Puff

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Letter to Christian at 3 1/2 years

Dear Christian, You are currently infatuated with anything to do with Star Wars, Legos, swords, knights, armor, shields, space ships, guns, castles, fighting, sticks, stick-fighting, play-fighting, wrestling, running, hiding, and our two boy neighbors. Last night in the shower you … Continue reading

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Letter to Christian at 3 Years 5 Months

Dear Christian, It appears that every letter I ever write to you will begin with the words, “You crack me up…” You crack me up. Lately, you’ve been moving into a bigger boy mode. While we anxious parents had trike … Continue reading

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