Saturday, March 29, 2008

Little Brothers Stink

Vivienne was on Spring Break this past week. Add that to the previous week where she was off 4 days for the tonsillectomy, she has had just too much time with her little brother. I was too often hearing that she just didn’t like him and then letting out a big disappointed sigh when he was brought downstairs in the morning or after a nap.

Yesterday, when Henry was on the sofa watching something riveting like “Barney”, Vivienne surprised me by plopping down next to him. At first it was a no-go with lots of elbow fighting and whining.  Soon things settled down, as seen by my attempt at getting a photo where they were both looking at me and smiling.

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Monday, March 17, 2008

March 20th, 2008—Wear a Sweater Day!

This article made me smile. I still watch Mr Rogers from time to time. Not sure why, but I was kind of surprised that I knew all the words to the songs he sang. It still warms my heart to watch the show.

Wear a sweater, honor Mr. Rogers

Event aimed at paying tribute to children’s TV pioneer who died 5 years ago
The Associated Press

PITTSBURGH - A tribute to children’s public television pioneer Fred Rogers will include an effort to get people everywhere to wear a sweater on what would have been his 80th birthday. March 20th is being promoted as “Sweater Day” to honor Rogers, who died of cancer five years ago. A sweater was his trademark garb on “Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood.” David Newell, who played speedy deliveryman Mr. McFeely on the show, appears in a YouTube video that touts the event. “Sweater Day” is the capstone to a six-day celebration planned by Family Communications Inc. of Pittsburgh. Rogers created the company to produce his show.

Saturday, March 08, 2008

Stay At Home Mom Pedicure

Sad, but true. This is what my feet have looked like for over a week. I have even wore sandals and everything.

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Sunday, December 09, 2007

Getting the Word Out

I like parenting blogs even though most of them say the same thing over and over. Every once in a while I run across a post on one that leads me somewhere I have never been before but will probably return again.

At Mom 101, the author has an in with the head of the Toy Industry who will be answering a few questions from real people regarding toy recalls and safety. I read through the questions and they are wonderful. So much so that I can’t seem to think of anything to add besides “Argh! Why? Why? Why.....WHY!?!?!?!”

I will certainly be popping back over to read the answers later. I hope you will do the same.