Let's start with the fun stuff. We celebrated our Family Day with Minnow by going to eat at a new Ethiopian restaurant in our area. I have to say that I was impressed with the food and the decor. The service was not the best, but actually very comparable to what we received when in … Continue reading Celebrations, Fun and Bad Parent Moments #623-625

One year ago 7000 miles away our little Minnow was laid in our arms. He at that moment became the center or our family. He was sick, barely 10 lbs and was hospitalized. He has since grown over 10 inches and gained 13lbs. He walks, runs, dances and babbles incessantly. He loves SpongeBob, avocado and … Continue reading Our One Year Family Anniversary

I read a great article in Good Housekeeping the other day. It was about emotional eating and why most women--especially mother tend to do it. The author's thesis is that those of us who are emotional eaters use food to nourish ourselves as we don't do it in any other way. Food is the way … Continue reading Who Takes Care of Mommy?

Hey all. Just to let those of you who read me--I know the number is small--that I will be moving my blog to my own site. I have decided that blogger has done good by me, but that it is time that I move up to a site that can give me more options. I … Continue reading Moving Soon

We went back to said coffee house today. As it is great. I love it. Minnow loves it. But please parent your children when you are out in public. Don't just shake your head and wonder why your kid is pushing, kicking, hitting, etc. And please don't offer excuses or psycho babble reasons why said … Continue reading Please Parent Your Children So That Others Don’t Have To!