The Things I Hear

My daughter is at that wonderful stage where she talks nonstop, but most of it is nonsense babbling. Real words, however, seem to find their way out of her mouth at random times, and sometimes in … [Continue reading...]



Hire My Child

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I took some new pictures of Cordelia today, and as I browsed through older pictures of her on Flickr, a thought occurred to me:This kid should be doing product promotions.I've gone too long letting … [Continue reading...]



Overheard in the Aisles of Target This Morning

Little girl: Mommy, will you buy that for me?Mom: I'm sorry, dear, you can't have it.LG: But why?Mom: Because I said so. When you're a grown up, you can buy whatever you want.LG: Yes, when I'm all … [Continue reading...]



Blog Exchange: Mother May I, Part 1

Please welcome my guest blogger Vicki from Spells with... for the May Blog Exchange! I'm hanging out over at her site today, so be sure to come visit.************My mother's mother was not a part of … [Continue reading...]



Weekend Recap: The Good and The Bad

The Good: Aaron had a gig this weekend: the Ashville Viking Festival. It's a small event, but the pay is better than other festivals in the area, plus the organizers are good guys and friends of ours. … [Continue reading...]



Playground Discussion

At the park this afternoon:Cordy runs up to a 3yr old boy. They stand close and look each other over.Cordy: BwaughbEUYdtlllOMM.Boy: What?Cordy: MyUHHhdduffnutrrsSEEE.Boy: What?!?!Cordy: … [Continue reading...]



Anxiety Attack

Now that I'm registered for Blogher 06, I need to start planning the remainder of the details. I looked at the hotel's website to reserve my room, and I noticed they want to know when the plane … [Continue reading...]