Those of you who know me or who can decipher my cryptic Tweets already know this, but to catch up the rest of you: I failed my three-hour glucose tolerance test.This actually wasn't a surprise. My mom and at least two (of her six) sisters are diabetic. After my well-woman exam a year or so … Continue reading Managing Gestational Diabetes: Day One
Random Ramblings
Your Child Is Not Special… To Anyone Except You, Your Friends and Family
I know, I know. You’ve read the title, and you’re already ready to rip me a new one. But hear me out.I know your child is loved. I know your child is special. But what I also know, is that this love and feeling of specialness does not extend beyond your inner circle. The same … Continue reading Your Child Is Not Special… To Anyone Except You, Your Friends and Family
Today I’m Watching… My Child
Today I was in the cafe at Target getting nachos and an Icee [I'm 21 weeks pregnant. Don't judge!] when a little girl around the age of 5 or 6 got in line behind me. She got a little impatient while the cashier was making my nachos, so she started standing and sort of bouncing … Continue reading Today I’m Watching… My Child
Valentine’s Conversations with Toddlers
Some days, it really is an amusing job being a mom. Here's a sampling of conversations I have had with Pop Culture Toddler today:Character ConfusionPCT: Elmo, Happy Valentine! Say hi to Mommy, Elmo. Say "hi" in Chinese. [turning Elmo to me]. "Hola!"Me: Honey, that's Spanish. Dora says "Hola." What does Kai-Lin say?PCT: Elmo!! Tell Mommy … Continue reading Valentine’s Conversations with Toddlers
Pop Culture Toddler is a Smarty Pants
Yesterday when I picked up Pop Culture Toddler from her Montessori school, the administrator told me I needed to give her a call today, so we could discuss uniforms and PCT's transition to the next classroom. Her parting comment to me was, "She never spoke like a baby! Did she come out of the womb … Continue reading Pop Culture Toddler is a Smarty Pants
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