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Category Archives: Kids
One year ago today…
… at this very moment, I was probably getting my vital signs taken, and the nurse was furrowing her brow. I had a fever–I’d said all night I did–and I was officially on infection watch. Which meant suffering through the … Continue reading
Product Review: The Graco Nasal Clear Nasal Aspirator, or the Amazing Automatic Snot Sucker
When we decided to have children, I knew I was committing myself to a new life of yuck: changing diapers, cleaning up vomit, sticky fingers, you name it. I had not, however, thought about the fact that I would be … Continue reading
To Grandmother’s House We Go: Our Nation’s Capital
So we’re five days in, and it looks like the kids are mostly going to sleep when we want them to, and naptime is slightly less stressful than it was three days ago. Which means I actually have a spare … Continue reading
The Most Forlorn Elf in Christmastown
Eliza loves Christmas. She loves the trees, the flowers, the stars, the reindeer, the snow. She even loves Santa. That is, when he’s not actually, you know, near her. We got in a visit to Santa at Westfield mall in … Continue reading
Please, Yell at My Kid.
A few weeks ago, on Thanksgiving day, I heard my sister-in-law say, “No, Eliza! You’ll pinch your fingers!” from the other room. My mama instinct kicked in–heydon’tyellatmykid was the first thought–and the second was, Oh, good. I wasn’t there, but … Continue reading
Please Don’t Eat the Baby Jesus
The nativity-as-dollhouse was a running gag in my house growing up. My mom always said she could give me two french fries and I’d be good for an hour, developing back stories and relationships between the potatoes, so unwrapping the … Continue reading
The Great Pyramid of Rationalization
I was not looking forward to the holidays this year. November was a visit from my mother-in-law, a visit from my brother, and now my father-in-law. (Only my brother and his fiancee stayed with us, mind you.) On December 16, … Continue reading
Reason for the Season
As I hurtle headlong into the holiday season, dreading the traveling and insanity to ensue, I can come back here and watch these little clips and remind myself that it’s all OK. Or, you know, walk into the next room … Continue reading
Star Trek, The Next Generation: A Photo Story
Last year, Eliza was a hobbit for Halloween. The costume was incredible. She looked adorable. She made it to SFGate’s Crafty Halloween Costume Hall of Fame. So this year, I upped my game, and made her a beautiful multi-layer, multi-shade, … Continue reading
Product Reviews: GoGo Babyz Kidz Travelmate and Sunshine Kids Radian 65 Carseat
Stand by for more product reviews this week–and not all kid stuff! A major problem to be solved by carless urban parents is: How do we get the carseat and the kid to the car? We use CityCarShare and ZipCar–public … Continue reading
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