Bad things to name your twins
Want to hear some really bad twin names? Last week, The New York Times Magazine featured an interview with Harry Markopolos, the Bernie Madoff whistleblower. The best part was deliciously off-topic. He has twins whom he named: "Harry Louie" and "Louie Harry." That? That is terrible. Every year, the
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Mar 9, 10
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Astrology and Parenting? Yuck.
I overheard a woman talking about her problems with her young daughter recently by saying: "She's a typical Gemini." I didn't say anything then, but I'll say it now. She's doing her daughter a terrible disservice by using astrology in parenting because, not to put too fine of a point
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Mar 8, 10
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When My Husband Has the Day Off...
I work twice as much. Why is that? Perhaps there's a need to prove that what I do day in a day out to take care of a house and twin babies is hard work? Most stay-at-home moms will understand this. It's not that it's all that compelling as a
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Mar 5, 10
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Local KidStuff sale: Overrated?
I kind of pride myself on being cheap. Well, not "cheap" exactly. But frugal and (this is important) responsible with the planet's resources. So buying used stuff? I'm ALL ABOUT it. Even so, I kind of have a love/hate relationship with the big children's consignment sales that are so popular.
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Mar 4, 10
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I Wish It Had a Drive Thru...
So last night my husband was going to a business dinner in Cincinnati....Jeff Ruby's. I was bitter, i'll admit it. As I sat on my couch with screaming babies I tried to figure out what frozen food would be my meal for the night. Then I remembered: I had a
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Mar 4, 10
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Schools May Close, 5th Graders to be Bumped to Jr. High
So the big local news today seems to surround budgetary woes in Southern Indiana. According the New Albany News and Tribune the superintendent will recommend closing four schools and doing away with summer school altogether...Here's what the paper's reporting: NEW ALBANY — New Albany-Floyd County Sc
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Mar 4, 10
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Alice in Creepyland
Tim Burton's film version of Alice in Wonderland hits the theaters on Friday. It's not a retelling of the book, but follows an older, teen-aged Alice on a return trip down the rabbit hole. Thank goodness. Even just reading the book version of the original story to a modern child
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Mar 3, 10
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Two Words Many Dread: Jury Duty
Recently a friend of mine got a letter stating her name had been pulled for jury duty. Those two words have very real effects on the person to whom they pertain. Some see jury duty as a civic duty, an opportunity to do their part. Others see it as a
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Mar 3, 10
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Check out Kid Stuff Sales to manage your stuff!
Are you overcome with your kids stuff? Do you need to find a great deal on things your kids need? Consignment stores can be a big pain...but consignment events are a totally different matter. One of Louisville's best is "KidStuff Sales" (check them out at http://www.kidstuffsale.com). They do three
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Mar 3, 10
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Sometimes 'Take your Kid to Work' Day Isn't a Good Idea
Sure, nothing terrible happened when a child was allowed to direct air traffic at one of the busiest airports in the country on "Take Your Child To Work" day last month. But do we really want little kids running around playing "air traffic controller" in real life? US officials are
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Mar 3, 10
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Take Your Kid To Work...at JFK Airport...What's the big deal?
A New York kid and his dad are making big news today...Seems the doting dad decided to take his son to work on President's Day when the kid was out of school. Seems benign enough but...not so fast. This tike wasn't cleared for takeoff and he definitely wasn't cleared to
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Mar 3, 10
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Think your kid is so smart? Prove it!
Yeah, yeah. Your kids are so smart. They were reading in the crib, conducting science experiences in preschool, and are constantly asking and answering the great philosophical questions of our time. But can they write? If so, they should enter the KET Young Writers and Illustrators Contest. It's ope
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Mar 2, 10
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Kids eat FREE?
Before I had kids I sneered at children's meals. Why do people take their children to, say, Chinese restaurants and then buy chicken nuggets? But as with so many things about parenthood, I've eaten my words (so to speak.) Well, not entirely. I don't get chicken nuggets at Chinese restaurants.
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Mar 1, 10
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When Dining out With Kids...How Much To Tip?
Saturday night was our night out with the babies. We were fortunate enough to meet up with good friends of ours...who also have twins. Their twins are almost two years old and just adorable. They were also well behaved. My husband and I's twins are 7 and a half months
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Mar 1, 10
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Important school deadline postponed
In case you missed it in yesterday's CJ, Jefferson County Public Schools have extended the application deadline for elementary schools until March 9th. The deadline had originally been today, but was extended because of the several snow days in February. If you want to register in the evening, you m
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Mar 1, 10
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UPDATE: Restaurant To Be Baby Friendly...Mojo Makes a Difference
You may remember on Monday I posted a blog about my dining experience at Impellizzeri's Pizza on Old Brownsboro road. At issue, there was no changing table in the bathroom. I had to change my 7 month old son on the bathroom floor in dim lighting and less than ideal
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Feb 26, 10
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Quick Recall Recall
Janet Morris, the Coordinator of Academic Competition, says they will not be holding the Ky Derby Festival Academic Challenge this spring, as the Foundation has been unable to find a sponsor, and have had trouble finding dates for a venue. Bellarmine can't do it again because it falls during their
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Feb 25, 10
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Trashy novels, Sports Illustrated and Your Kids
The Diary of A Wimpy Kid is no Harry Potter. And Harry Potter is hardly The Lion, The Witch and the Wardrobe. When it comes to children's literature -- as in adult literature -- there is a fairly clear hierarchy of low brow to high brow. And there is no
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Feb 24, 10
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Carrots, Eggs, and Coffee
I heard a WONDERFUL story this morning, which I would like to share with you all. The fact of the matter is at some point we all go through rough times, and I hope this can bring you some inspiration for those “hot water” times. Enjoy, and let me know
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Feb 23, 10
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