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Really? Are You Sure That’s For Mothers?

Saturday, March 22nd, 2008

I’m helping my mom look for Mother of the Bride/Groom dresses. (Remember? My brother is getting married this summer.) She wants something in pink with either short sleeves or sleeveless with a light-weight jacket. Short or long. Not uber-expensive. I’m the Google Queen so she defers to me. Anyway, I just came across this monstrosity. [...]

A Letter to My Two Year Old

Friday, March 21st, 2008

Dearest BigBrother,
I know I just wrote a brilliant and loving list about you and the things that make parenting you worthwhile. But we need to have a talk. I am saying these things calmly and with loving intention. So, for the love of all things Holy, especially since today is a Holy Day, try listening. [...]

Who Is On YOUR List?

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

I’m buying this notepad. And I’m writing FireDad’s name on it. I don’t think I’m currently mad at him. But give it a day or two.

Our First Installment of “Sorry You Found This Place!”

Wednesday, February 27th, 2008

I used to write these monthly on our prior family blog. It’s taken awhile to build up some search strings that lead people to Stop, Drop and Blog. We finally have quite a few and I thought I’d write about some of them today!
1. Strangely, the thing that leads most people to our site is [...]

I Get Things Done, Too!

Sunday, February 24th, 2008

My vote is not yet decided for Ohio’s primary. And while it is not swayed by this video from last night’s (new!) episode of Saturday Night Live (found via this post on Feministing), I have to admit that it presents a good “argument” as well as a laugh. It’s true, of course. They do get [...]