2010: Now This Is More Like It

I wanted 2010 to be the year of everything awesome. And so far, it's not too bad. In fact, today kind of feels as far from 2009 as it could possibly be.After a year and a half of unemployment (aside … [Continue reading...]



Guinea Pig, Part Two: For Reals This Time!

Just before Christmas, Cordy finished the first ten week segment of the clinical research trial I took a gamble on earlier in the fall. The study offered us the chance at parent training in behavior … [Continue reading...]



Buh-Bye 2009 & A Look Ahead

Another year, another decade, gone. Seems a lot of people are really glad to see 2009 on its last few hours. Me? Eh, I could take it or leave it. No matter how I look at it, it didn't suck as much as … [Continue reading...]



Happiest Holidays

To all of my friends and readers, happy holidays!I hope you got everything you wanted this year. I can say with certainty that we did.Cordy got to meet Santa, loving every minute with him and even … [Continue reading...]



Lady Gaga for Kids?

I think I'm ready to submit my application to the Bad Moms Club.I can only take so much kid music while driving before I have to switch my iPod to something that isn't aimed at the preschool set. … [Continue reading...]



Playing Love Games

A conversation that is regularly heard in our household:"Mira, do you love mommy?""Yea! I wuf ma-mee!""Do you love Cordy?""Yea, I wuf kor-eee!""Do you love grandma?""Yea, I wuf aaa-maaa!""Do you love … [Continue reading...]



Dear Santa, I Want A New Computer

OK, I know that's not exactly an easy request. Your toy factory likely hasn't fully converted to the digital age of electronics, and what conversions you have made are probably overwhelmed with … [Continue reading...]