Monthly Archives: April 2009

Ghostwriting for My Kids

Posted on April 26, 2009 by

As a reader and writer, I feel a bit bad that my kids can’t yet journal their lives. I know if I don’t write things down, I tend to forget them. Think of Poor Christina Crawford! Imagine all the counseling … Continue reading →

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Live, from the Teething Colosseum

Posted on April 15, 2009 by

First there were larvae. They came in a cup in an envelope in the mail. The cup was full of some sort of food, and the larvae ate it, night and day. The composition of what was in the cup … Continue reading →

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Infants are Such (Sun)Downers

Posted on April 11, 2009 by

It’s 10:20 p.m. Both my kids are in bed. But really, they’re still running around in my head, one of them saying, “Mom! Watch what I can do! Look at me! Look at me!” and the other just going, “Waaaaah! … Continue reading →

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Destroy Your Preschooler’s Street Cred in 10 Easy Steps!

Posted on April 7, 2009 by

First, ask your preschooler if she wants to invite over her favorite friend to play during Spring Break. Invariably, this will be the playground “alpha dog” that deeply influences every schoolmate’s wardrobe choices, play interest, and general sense of self … Continue reading →

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