I recently facilitated a roundtable discussion on parenting, and now I’m gearing up to moderate a parenting panel next Saturday.
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I recently facilitated a roundtable discussion on parenting, and now I’m gearing up to moderate a parenting panel next Saturday.
This morning Persephone smacked me on the chest as I was carrying her into her bedroom to get dressed. I don’t remember why. She is…
Dear Persephone, You are twenty months old today, and growing fast. One day recently I picked you up from daycare and I swear I could…
Dear Persephone, Since I see you every day I sometimes don’t notice the incremental changes. You still just look so tiny to me, and even…
I woke to the sound of a cat vomiting. Then I discovered the girl’s diaper (Huggie’s Overnight) had sprung a leak and there was a…
Dear Persephone, You are starting to say a few words. Your pronunciation is pretty crude, but your points of reference are undeniable: Bird. Ball. That’s…
I often remind Xy that we don’t live in the ghetto. This is especially obvious when we can look out the window and see kids…
The girl was a bit feverish over the weekend. It seems like she’s been in various states of getting sick and getting better ever since…
The last few days have taught me a couple things. Taking care of a baby is hard work. Taking care of a sick baby is…
Last time the girl was feeling poorly and I stayed home with her, I said it was “even kind of fun.” Not this time. She’s…
I usually try to write here about the most salient aspect of my day. Sometimes that’s an event of national or cosmic significance. More often…
Just got a package of books from my friends in Montana, J & Day. It arrived here at the University ten days ago, but for…
Although I’m proud of Xy for being a good teacher in the public schools, it’s also a source of frustration for both of us. She…