Monthly Archives: January 2009

My Husband, The Feminist

The other night, after I got home from work, Mr. Prairie and I watched “Making Over America With Trinny and Susannah.” There are no words for how much I love them. Trinny and Susannah are bold and funny and are … Continue reading

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I’m Really Serious This Time

OK, I guess I need to get this toddler potty-trained. She starts Pre-K in the fall and they won’t take her if she’s not potty-trained. HELP!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I am putting out the call to all parents, especially anyone who has been … Continue reading

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Who Wants a Cookie?

Well, bless his pea-pickin’ little heart! I was browsing the CNN website this morning when I came upon this little article, Working from home: Not for every ‘Mr. Mom’ by Josh Lubin. He correctly points out just how difficult it … Continue reading

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Three-Year-Olds Don’t Care About History

As I sit here on this historic day, watching that history unfold on my TV, I am struck by the utter disregard my daughter has for the solemn events we are watching. So far I have received one request for … Continue reading

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It’s Better Than The Alternative

As you may know, due to the presence of two small children in the House, I watch a lot of children’s programming. Some of it I like, some of it I can stand, some of it is “meh”, and some … Continue reading

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Decades

As you may know I turned 40 this year, and thus begins my third decade as an official adult. Every decade, every year is uncharted territory at its very beginning. And it is usually only in hindsight that we understand … Continue reading

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