Before having children, I never understood why kids’ noses were always crusted over with snot.
Now I understand. But this does not mean I tolerate it. In fact, I’m addicted to picking my kids’ noses. Frankly, I’d go so far as to say that I almost find it thrilling to spot a chunk [...]
Archive for January, 2009
27 Jan
Treasure Hunting With The Boogieman
25 Jan
House Of Ill Re-Puke
We’ve been down for the count around here. Fred picked up a stomach virus, and lovingly passed it on to yours truly, then Ginger, then GrumpyDaddy. Yesterday we were in survival mode, just trying to get through the day without dying.
Let me clarify that: I was in survival mode, caring for the kids [...]
21 Jan
Still Pottying
Still stuck in potty-training mode, although we are making progress.
This is like having a newborn – I am insanely busy, we can’t leave the house without planning the timing pretty carefully, and being out in public usually involves multiple sudden disappearances to the closest bathroom.
The good news is that when we finally get this wrapped [...]
17 Jan
It’s Potty Time!
I’m in the throes of potty-training Ginger. I should have done this sooner, but with two kids 15 months apart in age, finding the time is, shall we say, challenging.
But Ginger has finally decided it’s her time, so we now live in the bathroom. I don’t know why anyone gripes about childbirth – [...]
12 Jan
Revenge Is A Dish Best Served Tall
One of the things you learn when you have children and start participating in play groups is that there is a certain code of etiquette that parents are expected to follow. There are many subtle facets, but one of the biggies is that if your child starts tussling with another child over a toy, [...]
7 Jan
Hope Springs Eternal
I have outdone myself in the Being Ridiculous department. Today I went to Target (or as I prefer to think of it, Heaven), and bought two Spring outfits for Ginger.
In case you didn’t realize it, today is January 7.
Marketers are smart. They know that as soon as Christmas is over, people’s thoughts turn [...]
5 Jan
Tag This, Sucka
To celebrate the new year, I’m taking care of some old business. A while back, I got tagged in the comments section. I am supposed to list 7 things about myself that readers might not otherwise know, and then tag 7 other blogs.
Here’s my problem: I am into (drumroll, please) blogs about economic [...]
