How Complete Strangers Reacted When My Toddler Acted out in Public (You Might be Surprised!)

This afternoon, Super Girl had an epic tantrum in the checkout line at the craft store. I got to the register and let the checkout girl know I had to put something back while she was ringing up. I then returned every craft SG had picked out. While she kept screaming over and over, "I … Continue reading How Complete Strangers Reacted When My Toddler Acted out in Public (You Might be Surprised!)

Parenthood: "She’s So White!"

While I was party planning this afternoon, I started watching last night's episode of 'Parenthood'. Barely five minutes in, I fell over laughing when Crosby held up his newly-born daughter and exclaimed with shock, "She's so white!" And 10 minutes in, I nearly died again when Grandpa Braverman said, "She's even lighter than she was in … Continue reading Parenthood: "She’s So White!"

People Will Apparently Believe Anything (Odd Baby Names)

I was listening to a replay of an earlier episode of Lance Bass's Dirty Pop the other day, and Lance and his co-hosts were talking about the Tennessee judge who changed a child's name from "Messiah" to "Martin." This topic lead into a discussion of weird baby names people have heard, and several people called … Continue reading People Will Apparently Believe Anything (Odd Baby Names)

What’s in a Name? A Lot, Actually

On las week's episode of Castle, Beckett and Castle had to find and question a witness named Bram Stoker. Yes, as in "Bram Stoker's Dracula." Once they found Mr. Stoker, this was the exchange:Becket: Excuse me? Bram Stoker?Bram: Yeah.Beckett: Det. Kate Beckett, NYPDCastle: And might I say how youthful you look.Bram: [sarcastically] Witty! Never heard … Continue reading What’s in a Name? A Lot, Actually

App Review: Baby’s Touch

Developer: IronpaperPlatform: iPhone 3GS & higher, iPod Touch - 3rd generation and higher, iPad. iOS 5 requiredPrice: $0.99Rating: ★★★★☆ (4 out of 5)"This is so pointless... so mindless... so PERFECT!"^^ That is what Pop Culture Dad said the first time he saw Pop Culture Toddler2 playing with Baby's Touch. His sentiment accurately reflects my feelings … Continue reading App Review: Baby’s Touch