Apr 1, 2009

Crossing Interests

April 1, 2009 By

If you've been following along on Hot by Blogher, you know that I'm starting to see some real progress in my fitness goals. Muscles are getting stronger, weight is coming off, and I'm feeling pretty … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: big issues, me me me


Mar 31, 2009

Beetle-Mania

March 31, 2009 By

You'd think we time-warped back to the 1960s in my house.Cordy's newest obsession is the Beatles. This happens every few months. She'll find something new to fixate on, and it will become her go-to … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: Autism, Cordy, daily life, kid logic Tagged With:


Mar 27, 2009

Haiku Friday: Date Night

March 27, 2009 By

What used to be aroutine event is now rare:the sublime date nightNow it requires timeand logistics, and of coursea babysitterBut the stars alignedand tonight we'll be withoutkids at the movies. I … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: more than parents


Mar 25, 2009

What Are The Odds of Two Children Looking Towards The Camera At The Same Time?

March 25, 2009 By

Answer: pretty slim. (WHY? Why will they never look in the same direction at the same time?)Which is why I give you two carousel photos today instead of one.These were taken before the carousel … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: being a mom, Cordy, family time, kid logic, Mira, sisterhood


Mar 24, 2009

Trust vs. Mistrust

March 24, 2009 By

In our couples counseling yesterday, our therapist diverted away from the primary topic and asked me, "You don't have a lot of faith in people, do you?" That was an easy answer: no, I don't. The … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: me me me, memories Tagged With:


Mar 22, 2009

Brown Thumb To Green-ish Thumb

March 22, 2009 By

Did you see the story about Michelle Obama planting a vegetable garden on the White House grounds this week? It's the first time they've had a garden since the Roosevelt victory garden, and they plan … [Continue reading...]

Filed Under: daily life, domestic zero


Mar 22, 2009

Three Times Now

March 22, 2009 By

Our car was broken into last night.Actually, broken into isn't quite the phrase. Nothing was broken. It seems that someone forgot to lock the car door - an extremely rare event with me, Queen of the … [Continue reading...]

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