Posted in Reflections on Nov 21st, 2008
Once upon a time, our TV only received three channels, the most watched of which was the blissfully commercial-free PBS. Since I don’t watch much TV myself, not having 100 different channels to pick from was just fine with me. Even better, my daughters had no clue who SpongeBob or other non-PBS-related characters were, and [...]
I’m so proud of myself. I drove over 2400 miles alone with my four kids last month to visit my parents, aunts, uncles and cousins, all without anyone losing any limbs or vital organs. I only lost my patience a few times — the incessant squabbling, whining and air-hitting took its toll, as did the [...]
Posted in Eye-openers on Jul 10th, 2008
I just realized that the beloved name of “Mommy” has departed from my house, most likely forever. As I was lying in bed this morning, listening to my 4-year-old yelling my name over and over again in an attempt to get me to carry him down the stairs, it occurred to me that he was yelling, [...]
Posted in Miscellaneous on May 22nd, 2008
1. You can take a shower or use the bathroom without an audience when you have kids under 5. 2. The magic marker in your toddler’s hair, ears, nose and clothing will come right out. 3. You’ll get eight consecutive hours of shut-eye once the baby starts “sleeping through the night.” 4. You won’t mind [...]
