Monthly Archives: June 2008

Crib recall

In case you haven’t seen this: Jardine cribs, sold at Toys ‘R’ Us and Babies ‘R’ Us are being recalled. Here’s the story. Also, here’s the link to the Consumer Product Safety Commission list of recalled infant and child products … Continue reading

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Like magic

I got to have one of those wonderful, lazy summer afternoons playing outside with my daughter the other day. And I got to mess with her head a little bit. It was great fun.

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No! Not in front of the doctor!

Noah had his 6-month-old checkup yesterday, and he passed with flying colors. I, however, failed. OK, I didn’t fail. I just embarrassed myself a little. OK, a lot.

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Good morning!

Remember several weeks ago when I told you I’d gotten a new job at work, largely in order to achieve a better work/life balance? Well, I got another new job here. And now, I’ll be working during the day. Like, … Continue reading

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One fewer competitor for Mom of the Year

Saw this tonight at a local mall and just had to share. A little girl, maybe 4 or 5, was standing in front of the “House of the Dead” video game, a toy gun in each hand, firing away at … Continue reading

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So in love

I’ve said before that I always love my kids, although there are times I’m just completely IN love with them. Maybe it’s my five-months-postpartum hormones gone haywire, but the last few days, I’ve gotten weepy at least twice while watching … Continue reading

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Sights from our trip

I’m proud to say that I remembered almost everything we needed for our mini-vacation to Baltimore earlier this week: diapers, formula in handy packages, underwear for all of us, swimming suits for the hotel pool, etc. What did I forget? … Continue reading

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Good job!

So we took the kids on a mini-vacation to Baltimore earlier this week. It’s definitely the first time I’ve tried to plan two straight days around what a 4-year-old wants to do — with stuff that will also keep Mommy … Continue reading

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