Making People Nervous with a Pregnant Tummy

One of my favorite stories from when I was pregnant happened at the Renaissance Faire. I’d dressed up as best I could with a bulging 37 week pregnant tummy, and people loved asking me how far along I was.
The answer, however made them nervous.
Just about every time I said “37 weeks” the person’s eyes would [...]

The Superman School of Potty Training

My son has been resisting potty training for a long time. But last week he finally decided to start it in earnest. It all started as I changed his diaper before putting him down for a nap. He’d been playing Superman all day, blankie cape flowing behind him. He started to throw a tantrum as [...]

Friday Fun Quote – We Are Not…

We are not royalty and we are not schizophrenic… what’s schizophrenic? – Ariel, age 5

Let’s Start a Church

I was walking my daughter to school the other day, and she suddenly announced that she was going to start a church when she grew up. I was of course curious why.
“So that people have to give me money on Sunday,” she said, very seriously.
It didn’t take much discussion to find out that she figured [...]

Excellent! It’s all falling into place.

Let’s Make a Deal

contributed by Kara
My daughter really wanted some candy, but it was her bedtime so I told her no. She begged and begged and begged. Finally my husband offered a deal.
She could have a piece of candy tonight, and have no more the rest of the week, or she could have candy once a day the [...]