...and the trend continues. Yup, down again last week, by another 1.6 pounds. That brings my total weight loss to 7.6 pounds, well on my way to my goal of 38 pounds. And speaking of trends, doesn't it look great all neatly graphed out like this?You see, I'm all about the recognition and … [Read more...]
Put a Little Love in Your Storytime
It's Valentine's Day! Looking for some little unsappy love stories to read to your kiddo? These are a few faves old(er) and new.The adorable new one:Twosomes: Love poems from the Animal Kingdomby Marilyn SingerKnopfISBN: 978 0 375 86710 1Audience: grades 1-4This small, slim volume almost escaped my … [Read more...]
Celebrity Couples That WORK!
Sure, everyone who loves Celebrity Gossip loves to read about the Hollywood break-ups. We all love to say "I told you so!" when a hasty marriage/engagement/coupling ends. I mean...can we say Ryan Reynolds and ScarJo? But we hardly ever celebrate the couples that actually, you know, WORK. Like … [Read more...]
Some Valentine Advice for you Lovebirds….
I'm back! Vacation details to follow! The short of it - I'm tanned, slightly rested and know more about Keith Richards than I ever thought I would. Oh and breathe easy Dad, your fear of me coming back with a Cuban cabana boy sadly did not materialize.But today is Valentine's Day and how … [Read more...]
Grammys 2011: The Christina Aguilera Bites it on Stage Edtion
Okay. I won't lie. I kind of HATE the Grammys. I really do. The red carpet feels more like a circus than a fashion show. It's almost as if the stars think..."How can I look the most ridiculous?" Mostly, though, I feel like there's just far too much MUSIC at these music awards. I don't need to see an … [Read more...]
Sometimes You Just Know…
We're Valentine's losers in my household. We never do anything- some years I've gotten flowers (which, yes honey, I know you picked up on your way home because you feel some type of pre-emptive guilt over getting me nothing), but most years we don't even exchange cards. I'm not … [Read more...]
Some Come HAPPY?!
I used to think that happy babies were nothing more than urban legend. My first two kids weren't colicky screamers, but they were somewhat high maintenence babies. They needed lots of jostling and rocking and soothing and bouncing and they didn't fare well with traveling or change or … [Read more...]
Weekend Update – Sweet Treats
I've touched very briefly on the loss of my close friend just over a year and a half ago.Today was her birthday and my heart felt a little bit heavy when I work up this morning and realized it was February 13th.My spirits were buoyed throughout the morning as the kids snipped paper into various … [Read more...]
Parent Time: Secret Daughter
This month's book, Secret Daughter, by Shilpi S. Gowda, was Haley's pick.Meet the host! Haley, aka Cheaty, blogs at Today's Parent, where she dishes celebs as well as talking parenting, and writes her own blog, Cheaty Monkey, where she obsesses adorably about chai and false teeth. Haley hosted in … [Read more...]
beauty is only skin deep
Well that is a really cute thing to say. And we sort of believe it.I have had this thing on my nose since the summer that just would not heal. A few friends said in hushed tones- could be the "C" word. My mom said no biggie - just check it out. I love my mom for this- she is never doom and … [Read more...]
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