Buddy Has Two Mommies
One of my greatest reservations when considering a move away from New York was the perceived lack of diversity in middle America. Happily, I've been surprised by the different kinds of families we've gotten to know, even in our little suburb. (Even if the ethnic food...
The Cow Says Moooo. Also: Carry Me, Mama!
I love to browse the CMP archives for children's artwork, because thanks to Liz and Kristen's discerning taste, it's all worth exploring. But I have to admit that I get an even bigger thrill out of bringing a new artist to their attention - and getting a nod of...
Do You Want to Know a Secret?
Thanks to my "slopey" shoulders, I have an incredibly difficult time finding non-athletic bras with straps that stay up. Reaching into my shirt to reposition the boulder holders has become a part of my regular routine. Since skipping a bra is absolutely not...
When Mini-Adult is Perfectly Acceptable
I probably sound like an old fuddy-duddy everytime I go shopping for my kids, but when I see "Chick-magnet" shirts and too-short mini skirts that look like something right off an adult rack, I can't help but cringe a little. Except when...
Bringing the Rat Back
I used to look forward to my Chinese great-grandmother's new year celebration every year -- the gorgeous decorations, the yummy food, and new lucky animal. She could even make the boar look cute.But rats? Well, that's a pretty tough task for...
The Alphabet Spells Her Name
It was quite a big deal around here when my daughter learned how to spell her name. And now when we're out, she points out every Q, the first letter of her name, anywhere we go--which, really, is almost not annoying after the 134th time. So when I saw this custom ABC...
Robeez Hits the Pavement
My kids spent most of their crawling and early walking days in Robeez leather booties. But when it was time for them to go outside, I was always bummed that the company didn't offer something that was still like a bootie but had a little more to offer in the sole...
It’s Better to Give and To Receive
Feeling feisty? Log onto a mommy message board and tell everyone you're considering doing a "no gift, make a donation in our name instead" birthday party for your kid. You'll be called everything from progressive and cool, to snobby, to a child abuser. Me, I...
The Only Thing Missing is a Diaper Changer
I've seen grown women fight it out over the need for a changing table on those baby message boards. I understand the problems faced by parents with limited space, but trust me, a diaper change on the bed can go horribly, horribly wrong. Well, if these moms knew about...
Wow, It Really Is a Super Tuesday.
Some days just get people excited. October 10, 2007 was one of those days in our house, because that was the day Radiohead released their new album online. And as exciting as it was, that much-anticipated day was nothing comparison to today, Feb. 5, 2008. No, not...