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  • Oobleck

    Janna Urschel August 11, 2020 essays

    As mom tries to get kids out the door in the morning she finds herself sympathizing with old King Derwin of Didd from the book Oobleck.

    oobleck, books, routines, motherhood, mamalode, parenting, frustration

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