It's the day after Halloween, so naturally now that it's no longer relevant I have all sorts of things to say on the topic! Maybe I should just schedule this to be posted in 11.5 months. Keep all your kid's fingers If the measure of a good parent is sending your spawn off to college … Continue reading How To Halloween
Author: Tessa
So You Want To Be A Parent
I have several people I love dearly who are considering taking the plunge into reproduction. Not a one of them has asked me for advice (I can't imagine why), but if they did, I'd ask them a few simple questions: Have you ever been in that relationship where you want to be together all. the. … Continue reading So You Want To Be A Parent
Poop
Note: If you're easily grossed out, maybe don't read this. Here's a baby elephant having the time of her life at the beach. Now that that's out of the way, let's get right down to it: Poop. Even if you've never met a child, you won't be surprised to know that poop takes up a … Continue reading Poop
Philosophy for Preschoolers
When we made the decision to reproduce, I had no idea it would involve more deep, philosophical discussions than I had as a freshman in college. No, I don't mean with my baby daddy/partner-in-crime. I mean with the offspring himself, because it turns out that explaining the basics of the universe is kind of tricky. … Continue reading Philosophy for Preschoolers
Bad Advice: Books For The Baby Rebel
If you've ever been to my house, first let me say, no, that was not an anomaly. There are always that many dirty dishes. But also, you know that the entire place is full of books. I won't say that we could build a whole second house purely out of all the books we have, … Continue reading Bad Advice: Books For The Baby Rebel
How To Entertain a Toddler in 109,843,821,093,249 Easy Steps
Try to get out of doing this. Seriously, can't you just play quietly in the corner? Or, I don't know, go lick a wall or something? I don't think there's any lead paint around here. I just want five minutes to drink my coffee in peace. So... that's a hard no then, huh? Pour coffee … Continue reading How To Entertain a Toddler in 109,843,821,093,249 Easy Steps
Glint of Light 