The Toys That Matter

If you've ever looked at any of my photos on Flickr that were taken inside my house, you'd know that Cordelia is not suffering for a lack of toys. Many were gifts, some were impulse buys at the store, … [Continue reading...]



September 11

Just as the generation before us all had a story of where they were when President John F. Kennedy was killed, our generation will all be able to tell where they were and what they were doing when the … [Continue reading...]



Is It National Stupidity Day?

Part One:While shopping today with Aaron and Cordy, a saleswoman stopped me as Cordy ran by and said this:- Look at those curls! I have to know - are those curls all natural?My inside voice … [Continue reading...]



Just Call Me A Fashion Don’t

Yesterday I received my usual weekly e-mail from Old Navy, offering up the newest batch of deals. This one was focusing on denim for baby. Since Cordy has outgrown all of her spring clothing, and … [Continue reading...]



Look Out, She’s Obsessing!

I'm obsessing.I said I wouldn't do it. When we decided to start trying for baby #2 at the beginning of August, we agreed that we'd start with a "whatever happens, happens" approach. Nothing at all … [Continue reading...]



Chinese Smoke Detector Torture

I was dreaming about some kind of alien invasion and the destruction of my city. (I never get the nice dreams, like dreaming about me with Heath Ledger or anything.) In the dream, I was with another … [Continue reading...]



Random Monday

There's a new Tide commercial that I just don't like. It features a woman with a baby, and the voice over says, "There's a difference between smelling like a mom, and smelling like a woman." The ad is … [Continue reading...]