Oct 18, 2007

The Tale of the Sentient Trash Can

October 18, 2007 By

You may not know this, but I live in a magical neighborhood. Not everything here follows the normal laws of the universe. Maybe it's super science, or maybe it's mystical. I'd swear we lived in Eureka … [Continue reading...]

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Oct 17, 2007

What Autism Can Look Like

October 17, 2007 By

Before Cordy's diagnosis of an autism spectrum disorder, I knew it might be a possibility. I had read blogs written by women with autistic children, I had devoured all of WebMD's behavioral disorders … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Autism, Cordy


Oct 16, 2007

Visiting the Doctor

October 16, 2007 By

The visit started out with a major meltdown - head banging into the door, kicking, thrashing, screaming. Cordy has never liked the doctor's office. But today was her 3 year check-up, and Mira's 4 … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Amazons, breastfeeding, Cordy, growing up, Mira


Oct 12, 2007

Haiku Fridays: Another One Rides The Bus

October 12, 2007 By

It's that time again! Home from school each day,Another one rides the bus.Such a big girl now. OK, it isn't as bad as the Weird Al song, but Cordy is now taking the bus home from preschool each day. I … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Cordy, Haiku Fridays


Oct 11, 2007

Kitten Cuteness and A New Review!

October 11, 2007 By

Busy day here, so I'll leave you with some cute kitten pictures. Three of them may have homes soon, and the others will all be going to a vet's office, when they're old enough, to be adopted out from … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: random, reviews


Oct 10, 2007

Babies Gotta Eat

October 10, 2007 By

...and mommies gotta feed them. View a short video for the Great Virtual Breast Fest here.(forgive my voice - I've got a horrible cold right now)See? If I was feeding her out in public, you wouldn't … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: breastfeeding


Oct 10, 2007

Further Proof The Universe Has A Twisted Sense Of Humor

October 10, 2007 By

First child: refused to breastfeedSecond child: wants nothing but the boobFirst child: first tooth erupted at 8 months oldSecond child: first tooth erupted at 4 1/2 months old...yesterdayI was … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: breastfeeding, growing up, Mira