The Art of Growing…and Murdering Butterflies
March 15, 2010 – 7:00 am | 9 Comments

My daughter Hadley’s butterfly obsession began last summer when my parents bought her a butterfly net and book.
She was not quick enough to capture even one.
That’s why I wasn’t too surprised when she announced she …

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Article Archive for September 2007

The Witness
September 30, 2007 – 1:12 am | 3 Comments

A common conundrum plagues the male species. We don’t listen. Our women know we don’t listen. They use this knowledge against us so artfully that it has become mere reflex; so much so that they …

Parenting Experiment #106: The Garbage Bag Treatment
September 29, 2007 – 1:08 am | 19 Comments

The Subjects: My ungrateful twin boys; ages 8.
The Hypothesis: Putting the twins’ belongings in garbage bags will inspire them to take better care of their things.
The Experiment: The Garbage Bag Treatment was a tactic …

TGIF!
September 28, 2007 – 1:28 am | 20 Comments

Thank Goodness It’s Friday! What will you be doing this weekend?
I know what I will be doing. Or rather, how I will be acting. The following conversation took place in the car after …

A love letter to coaches everywhere
September 27, 2007 – 1:05 am | 7 Comments

To My Favorite Coaches:
Let me preface by saying thank you. Truly. Because if all the world were to line up from Most Sporty to Least Sporty, I’d be the woman standing behind the houseplants. So …

Mile High Mamas Contest Reminder
September 26, 2007 – 1:21 pm | Comments Off

Attention Mile High Mamas!
Just a note to remind you that our first contest will be ending on Sunday. Need a refresher? Read up on it here. Simply submit your entry on …

Reality Bites…But Not Always
September 26, 2007 – 1:08 am | 7 Comments

I’m a little embarrassed to admit this, but in junior high I yearned to have a boyfriend.
(What? You too? Well, I’ll be darned.)
But the objects of my affection never returned that affection, and …

A Dissenting Opinion on The Lactivists
September 25, 2007 – 1:02 am | 32 Comments

I am going to get in soooooooo much trouble here.
But I am going to have to disagree (somewhat) with the buzz right now among the Mommy Blogs.
Yes, I have seen the clip of the Bill …