I am a self-admitted neat-freak when it comes to the “public” areas of my house. (Read: I am slightly less freakish about the closets and the garage. They are horror-shows.) I vacuum the downstairs at least three times a week… partly because of the way the sun comes in the windows on the … Read more
First I want to thank all of you who took the time to write such thoughtful comments and emails over the last two days. I have learned a lot! I do want to answer Crisanne and others who felt I was being too judgemental in expressing my opinion. When I started writing … Read more
Well, I knew that I was pretty much walking in front of a train when I wrote that last post… (I had just finished watching the O’Reilly Factor and was feeling daring…) I have to say, though, that I truly do value all the comments and emails I’ve received so far. I especially appreciate … Read more
Kenny is two. I know lots of kids his age who are in “school.” I just have to get this out, but: It is not SCHOOL! It’s DAY CARE! At least, that is my rather dramatic opinion. I am eager to hear from those readers out there who disagree. I’m not … Read more
It has recently become apparent that Kenny has already learned all of Casey’s sales skills at the ripe old age of two. At bedtime we read several stories, always warning him when the last one comes, and as soon as it ends, he looks up solemnly and intones, “Just wuuuuuuun more. Laaaaaaastone.” When he … Read more
Kenny and I met Casey for lunch today at a small bakery. Since I have started seriously potty training Kenny, he has never yet actually asked to go in a public place, so when he announced that he had to go as we finished our sandwiches, I happily complied. Kenny has not yet … Read more
Today at our MOPS meeting, we had a young woman come speak. She is the mother of two children, a seven year-old girl and a four year-old boy, and along with her husband, they live in a remote village in western Uganda. They felt called to join the staff of a missions school, … Read more
The Potty Training Answer Book: Practical Answers to the Top 200 Questions Parents Ask,by Karen Deerwester, Pubished by SourceBooks, Inc. When I was approached with the request to review a new book on potty training, I jumped at the chance… after all, as a mom in the throes of the elusive dry-bottomed-kid, I figured that … Read more