Scrap Mom is facing a similar dilemma to the one that I just dealt with. Her son is coming up on his first birthday in a week, and, of course, Christmas just passed. She told me that she had really focused on getting him toys for Christmas (he has an older sister whose toys he […]

Yesterday, the Munchkin asked for seconds at lunch (macaroni & cheese with hot dogs – I know, very gourmet). I refilled her bowl and handed it back to her. “Dank-ou, Daddy Gwama Mommy Gwama,” she said, clearly stumbling over her words. I froze, turned back to her, and pointed at myself. “Who am I?” “Dank-ou, […]

I start the new year with two children. I am going to end this year, God willing, with two children. I do not need another “surprise” pregnancy. I will be content to watch other people be pregnant and have babies. As it is, the two children are very healthy. We visited the doctor last week. […]