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I was a lucky recipient of a family four pack to the Sesame Street Live production of Elmo Grows Up. I wanted to express my thanks to the Northwest Voice for offering such wonderful things to us, its readers. I took my four year old, and had my three month old strapped to my chest in his sling. We had great seats and Ethan (the four year old) constantly waved at his friends, Elmo and Big Bird.
It was, truly, a bonding experience. At the end of the show, Ethan, who is only prone to holding my hand these days out of threat or coercion, grabbed my hand softly, yet tightly. He wanted to hold my hand as he told me I was the best mommy ever.
This was, of course, the best part of the night. Thus, I am grateful to Dana Martin and her wonderful endeavor in making the Voice an intricate part of our daily lives. From providing a haven for our written words, to being a literary accomplice in our community involvement, to...
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