Ten???
My baby girl turned 10 today.I know this sort of by definition means she isn't my baby girl. And yet, she is. I am having trouble getting my head around the facts that:a) My child is 10. b) I have been a parent for 1

Election Day
Today was election day. I am sorry to admit that I was an irresponsible citizen and did not go and vote in my local elections. But I would like someone to explain to me whose idea it was for the kids to have the day off for election day. Is that supposed to make it easier for me to vote?Um...no.

More Halloween Ideas
My friend Jen, who is one of the Funnest Mommies around, sent me some pictures of Halloween crafts that she has done with her kids and I just had to share them with you.First up are these super-cute Sesame street pumpkins. How awesome are the Elmo and Grover-o-lanterns? And the Mr. P

Pumpkins
We still don't have our pumpkins to carve for Halloween. We didn't go to the farm and ride out to the patch. Wanted to. Didn't. Too much other partying and visiting (and staying out of the rain) to do. We did do a hayride in late September and the kids decorated pumpkins with stick-in face p

Pre-Halloween Preparations
Of course, the kids already have their costumes. After much deliberation and many changes of heart, Tater is going to be a ninja, and Sprout is going to be a trucker.He has a full-body black suit and mask and a plastic sword that I am sure won't make it until the big day. She has a very tall truck