I remember when Bird was born some people from the church we had joined threw a baby shower for us. Being the most clueless of mothers, I asked the pastor at what point we should start reading to our son. She emphatically charged, "NOW! It's never to early. Read now. Read often. … [Read more...] about Read Read, It’s Good for Your Heart
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Project Enlightenment Saved My Family
I posted this to Facebook this morning when I read about the drastic cuts proposed for Project Enlightenment."My family was in crisis when our son was 3. Not medical or financial crisis. Behavioral crisis. It is no hyperbole that we would not be who and where we are today without … [Read more...] about Project Enlightenment Saved My Family
The Day My 6 Year Old Asked Me About Abortion
I drive by a particular Catholic church in my neighborhood almost every single day for one reason or another (mostly because that route leads to Target and Trader Joe's). Normally I'm a big believer in letting people believe whatever they want. While I am a vehemently opinionated … [Read more...] about The Day My 6 Year Old Asked Me About Abortion
The Debate That Mary Sparked
[youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qdNYiD6JnPM]Once again the boys showed just how different they are. And yeah, it's painfully obvious that our parenting is severely lacking. Read on. I'd like to pull what my friend Erin calls the "Indian card" and just say hey, I'm Indian, … [Read more...] about The Debate That Mary Sparked
Toto SoftClose Toilets in Every Parent’s House
It's a wondrous life we parents lead, thinking our little children adore us. I know I for one picture a gaze of love and wonder and respect when Bird and Deal daydream about how darn right awesome I am. Oh I have intricate, if not deluded, images of how fantastically perfect I am … [Read more...] about Toto SoftClose Toilets in Every Parent’s House