There’s been so much discussion and argument and anger on the Internet this week, discussions which I’ve been unable to keep myself from joining. And the only thing I can think about–the thing that makes me speak up–is how much I love my children. Love is what this all keeps coming back to for me….
i love emma
How to Tell If a Show is for Boys or Girls
I let my son watch “girl” shows. I’m not ashamed to admit that at all. I don’t subscribe to the notion that television shows are made for girls OR for boys. If a television show is made for KIDS it’s made for boys AND girls, regardless as to whether there are flying ponies or men in…
World Breastfeeding Week
The first week of August is World Breastfeeding Week. Emma and I are almost 16 months into breastfeeding with no signs of slowing. When she wants to nurse, she climbs into my lap, slaps my boobs, and then signs “please.” She knows what she wants and she’s not afraid to ask for it. All day…
Move Over, Joey Chestnut
We went to an awesome little guy’s 2nd birthday party yesterday. The big kids were too busy playing to eat. But that’s okay because Emma loves food. She made her way onto the bench by the table, surveyed the plates of food before her like she was at an All You Can Eat buffet, and…