Hello from the Windy City!

Did I forget to mention I was going to Chicago this weekend?Aaron has a stage combat workshop in Chicago every January (yes, we know, what a fabulous time to be in Chicago), and I usually come along … [Continue reading...]



Come Out, Come Out, Wherever You Are

OK everyone, it's De-Lurking Week in the Blogosphere! Maybe you've wanted to post a "Hi!" and never had the time. Maybe you're just shy. Maybe it's your first time here. Regardless, here's your chance … [Continue reading...]



Everyone’s a Critic

I hate it when parents choose to tell other parents that a certain parenting style is the ONLY way to parent, and every other way is wrong. Well, Queen of Spain had that happen to her yesterday. It … [Continue reading...]



Student Mommy

Today I did something I haven't done in over two years: I stepped back into the classroom as a student.I don't think I've mentioned it here, but I am feeling out a new career path. I'm currently … [Continue reading...]



Funny Picture

This mixes two of my favorite pastimes: reading other parent blogs, and winning free stuff.A Mama's Rant has a copy of Sara Ellington's book to give away to the person with the funniest picture of a … [Continue reading...]



When Parenting Hurts

"This'll hurt me more than it hurts you."Did you ever hear that from a parent? I think several of us heard it, and probably even more from our parents' generation. I always thought it was a dumb … [Continue reading...]



I’m Published!

It seems I'm wasting my 15 minutes of fame on sound bites for Parents and Parenting magazines. In the fall a quote of mine was used in an article about soothing a fussy baby. And now?*Ahem* Could you … [Continue reading...]