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BUSHEL AND A PEK
...our family blog.
Hello, we're the Peks! Based in NYC, we created this space to preserve the family moments, memories, and magic of our pack (Babo, Mama, Augusten, Jude, and our foster love, Little M). To living and loving, a bushel and a 'pek', every single day.
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A Family Hike At St. Francis Woods Trail
When asked why she brought an umbrella on our family hike, Jude replied: "You just never know when it might rain. Or when the sun may get...
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Nov 11, 20231 min read
Things My Kids Say
"That's my sister. That's my friend." --Jude (2), referring to Little M
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Jan 28, 20231 min read
Things My Kids Say
“I’m so happy to be on this planet.” —Augusten, age 6 (and the planet is so lucky to have you on it, sweet boy! xoxo, mama)
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Jun 1, 20221 min read
Things My Kids Say
"Mama, your green hat reminds me of two of my favorite things: smoothies and spring." --Augusten, age 6
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Apr 3, 20221 min read
Things My Kids Say
“Mama, I can tell you never made one of these when you were a little girl because it’s not very sturdy. But we’ll try again next year.”...
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Dec 20, 20211 min read
Things My Kids Say
”I think I want to be a mayor when I grow up. Because I like how you guys make really nice rules. But I will still live with you. And I...
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Oct 12, 20211 min read
Things My Kids Say
”I’m here on planet earth to love. Just to love.” —Augusten, age 5 at our dinnertime conversation You are an absolute wonder, little man....
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Sep 7, 20211 min read
A Visit To Little Island!
Mama: “Look Augusten, you can see the whole world from up here!” Augusten: “Yeah, but the important question is, can you see Pluto?” To...
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Jul 9, 20211 min read
Things My Kids Say
“In my prayers every night I ask God if we can keep her forever.” —Augusten😭
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Apr 22, 20211 min read
Things My Kids Say
Augusten: Hey Babo, I had a good day today. Babo: That’s great. Augusten: Yeah I have science class and I really enjoy it. Babo: Oh...
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Mar 1, 20211 min read
Things My Kids Say
We were listening to Beyoncé today and Augusten asks, “Mama, what does slay mean?” I explained how it means to work really, really hard....
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Jan 24, 20211 min read
Things My Kids Say
Augusten: My pit of the trip was throwing up and my peak was spending time with my family. Me too, little man, me too.
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Jan 2, 20211 min read
Things My Kids Say
Dr. Bush: Augusten, who is your best friend? Augusten: My sisters. Dr. Bush: Judebug? Augusten: Both of them. (I hope you will always be...
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Dec 10, 20201 min read
Things My Kids Say
Today we went to MOMA, our first museum outing since Covid began back in March. The whole process was a bit different—reserving timed...
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Sep 30, 20201 min read
Things My Kids Say
“Mama, I like it when you use your happy voice, not your grumpy voice. Like when you say (makes voice really stern) ‘go brush your...
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Jul 17, 20201 min read
Things My Kids Say
"Mama, as soon as the Coronavirus is over the first place you should go is the hairdresser to make all your hair yellow again." --Augusten
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Jun 11, 20201 min read
Things My Kids Say
Augusten: "Mama, can we go to Paris?" Me: "Sure, we'll all go to Paris one day when the Corona Virus is over." Augusten, pauses and...
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May 28, 20201 min read
Things My Kids Say
"Mama, will my voice sound the same when I'm a grown-up? I sure hope so." --Augusten, age 4
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May 22, 20201 min read
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