a peek inside the fishbowl

[Edited to add Tuesday morning: believe it or not, it’s still alive!] Whoever invented the whole “you can’t tell anyone what you wish for” rule was not thinking straight. Early on I decided to ignore this common wisdom and do my own thing with the girls, the simple reason being that I wanted to know […]

In the commercial they show a mother using these kinds of products to clean crayon off a wall. I’ve always wondered about how this product worked, and whether it was safe to use around children. If you use this product, or know anyone who does, you might want to read this.   ETA: here’s an […]

Sarah and I were watching cartoons this morning. A little boy dressed for a special occasion, which was in fact, a fairy coronation. (I don’t know exactly because my head was buried under the blanket.) “I know what that is!” she said excitedly, alluding to his choice of attire. “It’s a tuxsuity!”