Posts by emilysometimes

I second the Studio Ghibli/ Miyazaki recommendation.  Those films are more slowly-paced and thoughtful.  They are also mostly hand-drawn.   Parts of "The Secret Life of Arrietty" scared my 4YO daughter, so as usual,...

I wouldn't do it.  Even if it's "not too hot" outside, the temperature inside the car can skyrocket very quickly.  Several children DIE here in Texas every summer because of this very thing. (I read once the actual...

You're so right, Savannah! She really does need to get over herself. :)   When DD first started preschool, I was worried because the teacher told me she never said a word to anyone. That was in May and they say she's getting...

Are you own parents close by and are they involved? My MIL has never even seen our three year-old and we're not holding our breaths that she will. She doesn't live that far away and she has money, but there is always something that...

I have a three year-old daughter who is very shy until she gets to know people- even family, but after three years of being around my oldest sister and my younger brother at least once a week for most of her...

Pledge drives make us all cranky, too.  :)  Don't come between my family and our "Wait, Wait Don't Tell Me!"

I'm 40 years old, the same age as NPR itself, and my mother listened to NPR around me the whole time I was growing up. I have always listened to NPR and still do around my three year-old. How many three year-olds out there bring up...

When are they going to outlaw Hooters Restaurants???

My take on names, especially for girls:  would it sound good on a stripper or on a Secretary of State? 

Thank you all so much for the vibes, the info, and the encouragement! I'm going to call my m/w (who is a CNM) tomorrow and ask her if she intends to be there or if we'll get a refund. If I feel weepy tomorrow, I'll let my husband do...