Amy is thankful for – “I’m thankful for my Dad letting me watch Little Einstein. and Noah. but not Tommy or Sarah. I’m thankful for Evan. And that’s all.”

I’m taking a crowd of 20 (mostly Girl Scouts) to see Harry Potter tomorrow and Evan will be staying with his grandparents for the very first time. Will I be incredibly relaxed or a nervous wreck? Oh, our marine biologist returns home tomorrow night.

Dear Evan, You are a wonderful baby, but Mommy is not a cow. If you continue to treat me like one, I will make you wear mittens when you eat. Love, Mommy

Molly loves the crisp, fall weather.

Can you tell we’re related?

What are the consequences when your child changes the settings or downloads things on your computer? Loss of privileges? What if it is your spouse who changes the settings and downloads things?

Our family marine biologist reports that she is cold.

Sarah was not worried about being away from home or family, but she was very concerned about missing an episode of LOST. She asked me to text message her any important clues. I told her no. 

I wish some entrepreneur would market “diaper try-it packs”. It would be great to pay a few dollars to get one of each brand/style of diaper in a particular size. No more buying an entire package of diapers that are about as effective as paper towels. No more wasted diapers because your baby is too […]

Why do some people speed up when someone else tries to merge or turn into a different lane? It is not a race. Everyone is just trying to reach their destination safely. Hostile and self-absorbed drivers are a hazard to themselves and everyone else on the road. Courtesy and respect for other drivers is the […]