Talking To Everyone and No One

Sometimes I find it hard to believe that a mere four or five months ago, Cordelia had only a tiny handful of words, and we weren't even sure if she knew they were words, or if she just liked the … [Continue reading...]



Rainy Day Fun

The lovely Ohio weather was crap today, and we had a toddler bubbling over with energy, which of course is a combination destined for disaster. So we spent the afternoon at COSI. I've posted about it … [Continue reading...]



The Essence of the Garage Sale

I can sum up everything you need to know about garage sales in four lines:(Scene: buyer picks up a beautiful child's designer dress that still has original price tag of $30.00 on it)Buyer: How much … [Continue reading...]



Forbes Follies

Wow, what a difference a few days makes. I disappear for two days (due to working and starting clinicals for my nurse aide class, leaving me only time for sleep) and during that time Forbes first … [Continue reading...]



This Is 2006, Isn’t It?

I generally don't pay attention to the news headlines Google gives me at the top of my Gmail page. Usually there's something about someone winning a hot dog eating contest, or that oil companies are … [Continue reading...]



The Power of Touch

(Here comes another messy post. This is such a hard topic to wrap my head around, so bear with me.)Her Bad Mother had a beautiful post about the intense physical love she feels for her daughter, and … [Continue reading...]



I May Soon Regret Her Growing Vocabulary

This morning:(I walk into the kitchen. Cordy comes running after me.)Cordy: Muuuuk! Muk! I nee muk! I nee muk!(Note: this is her pleading, whiny, clearly-I'm-dying voice)Me: Sorry Cordy, you're not … [Continue reading...]