family things

  • Morning Dance

    This morning, while I was brushing my teeth, I was joined by a little pony tailed elfin princess. Her eyes lit up, accompanied by the oohs and ahs of being able to touch the potions and things on the counter top of my bathroom without being censured cause I was busy with a toothbrush. She… Read more


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  • My kids are grounded. for now.

    When I read about the last changes in flight security which called for an end to on-flight beverages and toiletries, I quietly resigned myself to a life of road travel until the baby turns four or five. This incident makes me ponder my choice. Although I’ve never been booted off of a flight because of… Read more


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  • Some kids shouldnt have their space online.

    Myspace legal has their hands full these days. There are five outstanding lawsuits by parents whose kids have been sexually abused at the hands of people they met on the site. Four of the lawsuits were filed in LA, where myspace is based. At least a year or so ago, I told my husband that… Read more


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  • Nurse TJ

    Today I get to be a nurse for a day. My six year old, Nat, was sick when he got up this morning. We went ahead and took Al to school, since he had a field trip and didn’t have any issues. Unfortunately, he started throwing up at school. Maybe he lied so he wouldn’t… Read more


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