There was a point in time (100 years ago? Ok, really only eight) when I thought to myself “why can’t she just make her kid behave and stop breaking my stuff?” I thought this about a really good friend. Someone I had known for years before they had kids. I actually questioned her parenting techniques…
About this Blog and Blogging in General
Quick and Dirty Headlines from February
Okay folks, a lot has happened recently and I apologize for taking so long to hit the highlights. Busy busy! Ukraine – Since we last wrote about this in December protests have continued, truces were made and broken, and almost 100 people have been killed. Last week the President and his allies were ousted and the country…
Another Snow Day… Welcome to the East Coast!
It’s been a slow, cold morning with the 8 inches or so of snow from last-night. The government is shut-down again so I’m at home with Mr. C. We are having a great time d finding things around the house that are not TV to keep us entertained. Valentines cards are a convenient to-do, of…
Beyond the First Birthday – Practical Gifts for a One-Year-Old Boy
A few months ago H published an article on gifts for a one-year old girl… I have finally completed the partner article for boys! You can download and share, see the associated aStore on the One-Year-Old gift page too. A child’s personality starts to shine and he forms much fuller relationships between the ages of…
Snow Days Again.
I live in Michigan and we are on our 7th (maybe 8th) snow day since the new year. Plus throw in 2 half days and MLK day. I have an 8, a 6 and an almost 4 year old. They are finding new and “creative” ways of entertaining themselves. (After the threat of an early…
Toddler Talk
I know he will grow out of it soon, but I am trying to commit to memory (and video) all the surprisingly wonderful things Mr. C does daily. Our bedtime routine seems to be a rich time for these goodies. Here are a few recent examples that just made me smile. – He is pretty…
Current Event Tidbits and Kudos to US News 180-Character World Report
I was getting on the web this morning to do my usual troll of the news and came across this article. It’s eerily similar to the style of writing I have been shooting for here with our headlines: short and relevant. So this morning check out this US News article link after you read the…
Beyond the Tax Time Dilemma
To view or download this article as a .pdf click here: Beyond the Bustle – Taxes January 31st is just around the corner which means that April 15th is closely approaching too! Whether you view your tax return with fear and loathing or as another Christmas present, you know they have to get done. I am…
Problem with writing
I just want to share with my adoring public. I do not suffer from writers block. I have ideas just crawling to get out of my head. My ideas include general blog posts of the funny stuff my kids say to the articles that S has challenged me to write. If I could just sit…
Potty Training Help
Okay, this is an open call for help from our readers! A good friend of mine is in the process of adopting a foster child just under 3-years old. He has had zero no potty-training up until now but the Child Protective Services approved child care facility requires him to be trained by three! She…