June 21

JOANNA WALKS

most everywhere now.
hitch in right leg: up and to
the side. Giddy up
little Joanna.



TODAY AT THE 16TH STREET MALL, DOWNTOWN

Saw a brand new baby
asleep in his mom's arms.
Felt a twinge--but I
can't want another!



EMERSON HAS LEARNED TO USE THE COMPUTER

Mouse in grasp, left-click,
hold. Highlight, drag. Little hand,
don't grow up so fast!



EMERSON HEARS HER MOM SAY THE WORD "STUPID"

Dad says it more, but
never gets sent to sit on
the (stupid) naughty step.

June 2

JOANNA HAS TWO FRONT TEETH, SUDDENLY

Like two chicklets,
glimpses of white. Soon, she will
bite, and eat, and swear.



DEEP REFLECTIONS UPON EMERSON'S GROWING UP DAY AT MONTESSORI

Can't write yet; almost.
Puzzles (48 pieces) are a breezy task.
She sees more (better) than I.
As Sharon Olds said,
It's the story
of replacement.