A week ago (Friday) we brought Gorbulas to the doctor because he was whiney and feverish. The doctor diagnosed him with an ear infection and gave him 5 days of amoxicillin. They also tested him for strep and he tested negative. I was surprised because I haven’t seen amoxicillin in years. The family practice group… Continue reading Sick Kids=Stress
Category: Parenting and Family Life
Phooey, He Said It First!
I have been wanting to blog on Judith Warner’s article in Newsweek, Mommy Madness that Peony mentioned before, for some time now. But I have this baby that will not let me put him down, and kids and life and stuff. Not only that but Greg Popcak beat me to the punch when he said:… Continue reading Phooey, He Said It First!
How Madison Avenue targets the kids
Over at Times Against Humanity, Earl has a good article up on marketing to kids. The amount of money and expertise spent marketing to children — who are mentally almost powerless against advertisers — is really disturbing.
Crayola clay v. Play-Doh?
When I was packing for our trip, reader Sandy commented, “Crayola makes that modelling clay. It beats PlayDoh hands down for airplane travel. I prefer PlayDoh for the kitchen table, but that Crayola stuff is GOLDEN for air travel.” Now I’m intrigued. What are the comparative merits of Crayola clay v. Play-Doh? Up to know… Continue reading Crayola clay v. Play-Doh?
Now, Fastolph
“why did you draw pictures on Nana and Boompa’s walls? You know you are not supposed to do that?” “Oh, I’m so sorry…I…I…I…” “Yes?” “Well, I had to use the walls because nobody got me some paper!”
Ah, A Day In The Life
I wake up each morning to see my kids dressed, the place clean, to prepare breakfast in a timely fashion and to an uneventful school day-not. In reality I am seriously stressing out because I cannot seem to get anything done at all. Baby Fredegar likes to be held. I can’t blame him, he is… Continue reading Ah, A Day In The Life
A Tween-ism From Rosey Posey
Pansy: Rosey Posey, why are your feet naked? Rosey Posey:They are not naked, they are simply uncovered. Pansy: Well, where aare your socks? Pansy was wondering because a. it’s cold and b. if her socks are not on her feet, then they are probably strewn about somewhere… Rosey Posey: Oh, they got wet, so they… Continue reading A Tween-ism From Rosey Posey
Who Made That Up Anyway?
Why is it whenever a little baby smiles, people always say “it’s just gas.” Since when does gas make people smile? Like I have never sat there with like a girlfriend and they spontaneously giggle and I say “what?” and they say “oh nothing, just gas.” So why is that the case when you are… Continue reading Who Made That Up Anyway?