Christmas Worst, 2006

It's no surprise that when receiving a gluttony of gifts, you're bound to get a few that make you say, "Huh?" You know what I mean - gifts that make you wonder what that person was thinking when they … [Continue reading...]



Done For Another Year

It's over. It's all over. Christmas and Hanukkah have come, gone, and now are in the past. And this tired pregnant woman couldn't be happier to see it all go. Oh sure, I like seeing family, decorating … [Continue reading...]



Early Christmas Eve Post

We've been busy here trying to finish the last of the wrapping, while keeping a certain toddler happy. Tonight is the big party with my father's side of the family, and then tomorrow my mom's family … [Continue reading...]



The Joys of December 21

I'm a believer that good things happen on the solstice. Of course, Summer Solstice is my birthday, which, well, I think is a pretty good thing, except when I turned 30. Winter Solstice marks the end … [Continue reading...]



The Holiday Rush (of Chaos)

Time spent in bookstore to pick up a gift: 5 minutesTime spent in parking lot trying to find one single stupid parking spot: 20 minutesRight around this time every year, my holiday cheer is … [Continue reading...]



But Can She Say "Donde esta la biblioteca?"

For years educational experts have told us that it is important to introduce a second language to our children while they are still babies and toddlers. This is the prime learning time for new … [Continue reading...]



Santa: Good With Kids, Not So Good With Technology

Christmas is fast approaching, and I'm completely unprepared. No gifts have been wrapped - in fact, no gifts have been purchased yet. The tree is up and decorated, but the stockings are still boxed. … [Continue reading...]