For the first time in a long time, we are getting rain and possibly thunderstorms too. Perfect timing, since we're taking the kids on a little roadtrip to San Diego, and spending tomorrow at SeaWorld. I have an aversion to theme parks that developed only in the last decade, as I … [Read more...]

Some of you know that I have been writing at Parentricity.com for a while...I haven't said much about it because the site is new and was kind of buggy, but I think they've worked it out. Go over and join for free, then you can enjoy the "social networking site for parents." … [Read more...]

Kyle had his first dental checkup two weeks ago. I had worried about it for months leading up to the actual day, only because I hate going to the dentist so much myself. I was totally projecting my own fears on to my child. The first in a list of many, I'm sure.I prepared Kyle … [Read more...]

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I remember doing stuff like this when I was a kid. Climbing all over the furniture, not stepping on the floor because if you did, alligators would get you, or you would be sucked into an endless fire pit. Tame things like that.And so, occasionally, I will encourage such games as … [Read more...]