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More than Just Making It

Goals for Soren:
* focus on one set of toys in 15-minute increments during free play
* read the scriptures in Chinese with Scott each night
* learn to stay out of Mom and Dad's room unless invited

Goals for Carl:
* focus on one set of toys in 10-minute increments during port-a-crib time
* play in the backyard for 20 minutes every day
* read longer books (not board books) at naptime

Goals for Carolyn:
* practice composition at 8 pm every night
* read the scriptures daily
* do hair every day

Goals for Mom:
* make one-on-one playtime inviolable
* respond to Carl's babble
* complete three 1/2-hour chore blocks each day

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