She’s growing up so fast. This weekend she got her very own Big Girl Bed. We tore down the crib and moved it to The Mommy and Daddy’s room for Baby Brother. And by “we” I mean “The Daddy.” The Benjamin refused to be put down so I,...
I started using distilled white vinegar in my laundry when I was learning how to wash cloth diapers. I fill a Downy ball 1/2 to 2/3 full and toss it in to make the diapers softer and reduce static cling. I have to admit, the first time I tried it I was convinced my...
I believe in the benefits of babywearing. I believe that the sling is better than the playpen, the wrap is better than the exersaucer, and the pouch is better than letting the baby fuss on the floor while I try to get something (anything!) accomplished. Having said...
Without passing the QE, Josh cannot do his “prelims.” “Prelims” are the approval of a partially completed thesis. And he cannot do his dissertation without first passing his “prelims.” I understand just enough of this to know that...
The QE scores came out yesterday. He missed it by 20 points. His advisor says the pass rate was 40% this year. When I was studying to be a teacher, a professor once told me that tests don’t just reflect how well the students learn, but also how well the...
