My Cloth Diaper Obsession
It started January 2006. I had a six month old. My husband was a student. I was working half-time. I needed to find a way to cut costs. I found my solution in cloth diapers. It is now September 2007. I have a two year old (refusing to potty train) and a five month...
My Very Own Surprise Birthday Banner
Thank you, Ashley! I never saw it coming. 😀 I guess it pays to give out your password so liberally, huh?
When You Put It That Way…
Let's just contemplate the concept of "Twenty-Five Years." Twenty-five years is more life than twenty-four one-year-olds, twelve two-year-olds, eight three-year-olds, six four-year-olds. Twenty-five years is more existence than four six-year-olds, three...
Update on Payment for Babysitters
I posted awhile back about the expensive costs I'm being hit with concerning childcare during Bible studies. You all gave wonderful advice and suggestions concerning whether it is right to offer baked goods or services instead of cash. I spoke with the director of...
The Best Bib Ever
I've been looking for a reason to brag on this bib to you all - now I have one. Rocks In My Dryer is hosting a Brand Loyalty version of Works-For-Me-Wednesday. At first I thought I would have nothing to say. I buy what's on sale. I am unfaithful with it comes to...
Big Girl Bed
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, sadly, could not participate. Then...
Frugal Friday: The Amazing Powers of Vinegar
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...
What I Believe: Babywearing (And a Giveaway!)
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...
So What Happens Next?
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 this hinders his "official" thesis...
Not-So-Good
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 professors...