Our niece, Emily, is recovering from her heart surgery, and the doctor is happy with the outcome.  She’s all tuckered out, but she’s doing as well as can be expected at this point.  The surgery ended up being more extensive than they had originally planned, and they had to completely rework how her blood circulates. […] Continue reading →

Editor’s Note: I had to promote this diary. The Forbes story sounds too absurd to be real. Someone pinch me! -Elisa Update [2006-8-23 22:19:42 by Somna]: The original article was quickly pulled off the Forbes website, but has returned in a side-by-side “Point-Counterpoint” feature here. Sadly, the ultra-demeaning slideshow has been lost. Most of the […] Continue reading →

Editor’s Note: I wanted to promote this diary because it’s a topic I’ve never heard discussed. There are so many variables and layers to consider when deciding how and when a child should get introduced to death. -Amy When do you think children are old enough to attend a funeral? The reason I ask is […] Continue reading →

Editor’s Note: Another good diary. My husband and I are having the same discussion, Somna. I can’t wait to read the responses. -Elisa First of all, please pardon me if my thoughts wander.  This is a topic I’ve been skirting around for the past four years, and only now am I making a real effort […] Continue reading →

Ariana, my oldest daughter, will be starting preschool this fall (sob!)  The kids bring lunches from home, so I need some ideas about what to send.  I’ve always cooked hot lunches for my girls at home, and I figure I’ll need to introduce lunchbox foods to Ariana for a while in advance so she can […] Continue reading →

I guess it’s time for my Obligatory Introductory PostTM.  I’m a…oh, gosh, am I 28 years old?  Oh, dear.  I guess I am.  All right, then, I’m a 28 year old SAHM of two daughters (Ariana, 4 years old, and Isabella, 2 years old.)  We live in Oklahoma City, which is not nearly as boring […] Continue reading →