Mar 5, 2007

The Value of Community

March 5, 2007 By

Sometimes I wish we lived in simpler times.Now that I'm in the third trimester, I've begun thinking about my upcoming labor and what I'm sure will be a difficult transition when we bring home our new … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: mom blogs, pregnancy, sisterhood


Mar 2, 2007

Real Safety or Scare Tactics?

March 2, 2007 By

You've probably heard a lot about the Texas governor signing an executive order, making it required for all girls in Texas to be vaccinated with the HPV vaccine Gardasil before entering sixth grade. … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: big issues


Feb 28, 2007

Grade Inflation: That’s A Fourth Grade Question?

February 28, 2007 By

Did anyone else watch Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader? last night? I could say pure inertia made me watch it because it was on after American Idol (my guilty pleasure), but I'd be lying. My … [Continue reading...]

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Feb 27, 2007

The Era of Bad Bangs

February 27, 2007 By
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Kristen has thrown down the gauntlet, challenging others to come forth with visual proof of their bad bangs. Thankfully, I gave up bangs in favor of layers years ago (at least, I consider them layers … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: memories


Feb 27, 2007

Names That Didn’t Make The Cut

February 27, 2007 By

As many of you know, Cordelia's name came from Shakespeare - King Lear, to be exact. We're considering going with another Shakespeare name for baby #2, although looking back through the plays, there … [Continue reading...]

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Feb 25, 2007

I’m Not Sorry My Child’s Presence Bothers You

February 25, 2007 By

I know there are people in the world who are simply not interested in children and don't like being around them. I can understand - kids can be a real handful and honestly, pretty annoying at times. … [Continue reading...]

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Feb 22, 2007

I Think We Have A Resolution

February 22, 2007 By

A quick update for all of you. First, thank you for some great advice on what to do in my previous post. I couldn't sleep that night, tossing and turning and fretting about what to do. And then … [Continue reading...]

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