This series of portraits is SO awesome. What's that got to do with monkeys, you ask? Why, it's portraits *of* monkeys of course! … [Read more...] about Today’s monkey of the day
Let’s Make Everything Harder for Parents, Shall We? (Part 2)
When last I wrote about figuring out how to get Dawdler Preschooler into a preschool, as in a "real" preschool, not the "preschool" room at her daycare, which is where she currently is, we were practically driven to drink by demystifying all the horribly disorganized information provided by the district. We have finally made a *little* progress, so an update. Spoiler: it's still nearly impossible to get through the red tape of getting information. Whenever we call to ask a question about … [Read more...] about Let’s Make Everything Harder for Parents, Shall We? (Part 2)
Once upon a time
Dawdler Toddler Preschooler is really into fairy tales these days. This works to my advantage at bedtime since I'm particularly lazy tired and lazy. After we read 2 or 3 books, I can get her to cooperate with getting into bed and settling down by promising that I will cuddle with her and tell her a story. Even though I make up all my stories, they all MUST start with "Once upon a time..." and end with "...The end." as all good stories should. Yesterday, she turned the tables on me and asked … [Read more...] about Once upon a time
Unfiltered thoughts: Nina Garcia
Me, explaining why Nina Garcia just plain sucks: She's just so bitter. I'd be surprised if anything makes her happy. Ever. My Better Half: I can guarantee you she finds contentment & joy in *something*. Me: Oh yeah? Like what? She scowls at & finds fault with absolutely everything. My Better Half: First, she's *supposed* to find fault with everything. But I bet she googles videos of sad crying babies. That's the sort of thing that brings her warm fuzzies. Me: Good point. … [Read more...] about Unfiltered thoughts: Nina Garcia
Tempe bike enthusiasts: just stick to your URL, please
When I'm in a hurry, I usually tell people who aren't familiar with the Phoenix area that I live in Phoenix because it's just easier and faster than explaining that I live in the Phoenix metropolitan area but good GOD NO I do not live in Phoenix, UGH! Phoenix serves as adequate shorthand for a ton of satellite cities that all merge together in one giant sprawlopolis. But if I have time and/or am not lazy, I'll actually take the time to explain that I live just outside Phoenix in Tempe. It's … [Read more...] about Tempe bike enthusiasts: just stick to your URL, please