Monthly Archives: September 2010

Katy Perry-Elmo fallout

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Amy Gulli

I found an interesting follow-up to the Katy-Perry-low-cut-shirt-on-Sesame-Street-skit story, which I blogged about the other day. The ombudsman at PBS has a blog, and he put up a post saying that most of the mail he’s gotten this week has … Continue reading →

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Just. Get. Dressed.

Posted on September 28, 2010 by Amy Gulli

Why, oh why can’t my kids JUST GET DRESSED in the mornings? Today, Samantha wanted to wear a cute little summer romper with an American flag pattern. I told her I understood that she loves that outfit, but it’s just … Continue reading →

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Too sexy for Elmo?

Posted on September 23, 2010 by Amy Gulli

Sesame Street won’t air this bit with Elmo and Katy Perry because officials there said they received feedback that Perry’s top revealed too much cleavage. If you listen to the reworked words of the song, Perry sings that she wore … Continue reading →

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Some powdered Similac recalled

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Amy Gulli

Certain kinds of Similac baby formula are being recalled because it might contain insect parts. Yes, I said insect parts. Click here to go to the company’s website and get all the info.

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Where’s the line?

Posted on September 22, 2010 by Amy Gulli

When I got home last night, my munchkins were in the tub. As I walked in the door, I heard the sounds of small feet running as fast as possible from the tub across the house — a sure sign … Continue reading →

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Fantasy vs. reality, 2-year-old-style

Posted on September 15, 2010 by Amy Gulli

Today, Noah is Superman. He’s wearing a shirt with the logo and shorts (they’re actually pajama shorts, but whatever) that say “Superman” on a small tag on the waistband. We “flew” down the stairs this morning, and he “flew” into … Continue reading →

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Scenes from the beach

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Amy Gulli

After promising Samantha all summer that we would take her to the beach, my husband and I realized in about mid-August that we hadn’t done that yet. So I hopped on the computer, did some research for the cheapest hotel … Continue reading →

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He said it

Posted on September 1, 2010 by Amy Gulli

About a month ago, I told you about how much I love the fact that Noah always says, “I hold you” when he wants me to pick him up. Well, somebody taught him to say, “Hold me, Mom.” He said … Continue reading →

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