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The Pocky Bribe

Thursday, March 23rd, 2006

The Munchkin is doing very well in her potty training. The last two days, she has used the potty twice each day! It is a big improvement for her! I just think I’ve found a better bribe. I used to simply offer her animal crackers (under the guise of calling them a “cookie”). It clearly […]



Being Complacent

Wednesday, March 22nd, 2006

Sometimes it seems like I’m too busy changing diapers, distributing baby Tylenol, and keeping children from putting inappropriate items in their mouths to really appreciate what I’ve got. I’ve got two healthy, happy kids. Unfortunately, it’s something that I tend to get rather complacent and forgetful about. I get so wrapped up in potty-training the […]



Welcome to the House of Cranky

Tuesday, March 21st, 2006

If this were Star Trek, the “red alert” signal would be blaring loudly here. The Munchkin is trying to break a molar through, but with little result so far. I can feel the hard bulge in the back of her mouth, but it doesn’t seem to want to move yet. It was giving her a […]



Understand me?

Monday, March 20th, 2006

There are times when the Webmaster and I ask the Munchkin if she understands us. We probably have said that phrase hundreds of times to her, mostly in the context of explaining why she’s in trouble. “Do NOT hit your little brother/climb on the table/throw things in the house/unfold the laundry/etc! If you do it […]