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The Importance of Listening

How could I possibly resist listening to this adorable angel? My daughter’s smile can light up a room, but her insanely long recaps of lunchroom drama between five girls, a shoe, a note and some other item that I have no earthly idea about, are far from illuminating. In fact, her convoluted conspectuses often make my ears burn, though the pain could actually be my brain frying, as I try to decipher what green socks and Eggplant Parmesan  have to do with how she fared on Friday’s spelling test. I try to make sense of it all, but I’m old. … Continue reading →

Senator Rubio Resigns to Spend More Time With Family

California Senator Michael Rubio, a Democrat, has resigned his position. The main purpose for doing so appears to be an interest in being able to spend more time with his family. He and his wife have two daughters, one of whom has Down Syndrome. The former Senator has taken a job with Chevron. I imagine that it would be quite difficult to be a Senator and to find a way to balance that with family life. I am certain that parents, of any profession, face that same challenge. However, when a parent who is not a public figure changes jobs … Continue reading →

Limited Time Disneyland Discounted Tickets

Disneyland has rolled out a special deal for the new year: savings of up to $30 per ticket.  From now through February 27, 3-Day park hopper tickets are on discount.  The offer applies for visits between now and March 11, and means that you can get the above tickets for $220 (per ticket), or $205 for kids aged 3-9. This offer is only available for tickets purchased in advance.  It’s not applicable on tickets bought at the box office.  The discounted tickets also include one Magic Morning early admission into select rides at the park.  Which rides depends on the … Continue reading →

Take a Genealogy Trip to Plimoth Plantation

November is an excellent time to do some genealogy travel to Plimoth Plantation. You and your family can climb aboard a ship that is a replica of the Mayflower, walk around the plantation itself, and learn a lot about what it was like to live around the time of the first Thanksgiving. There are events going on all through November. Tired of sitting at home and doing your genealogy research? That is a sign that you need to experience some travel genealogy. A good place to visit in November is the Plimoth Plantation. Genealogists who have ancestors who lived in … Continue reading →

Avoid the Bedtime Battle

Daylight saving time ends in the wee hours of Sunday morning. For many parents, the occasion can be bittersweet. While “falling back” yields an extra hour to spend however you desire, it can also mean extra-tired kids whose bodies don’t acclimate well to time changes. My daughter is a warrior when it comes to bedtime. The kid fights off sleep like a Roman gladiator. She’s Spartacus, sleep is the enemy, and I have to suffer through the nightly battle. Add in the whole turn-your-clocks-back-an-hour business and things can get rough. Fortunately, there are ways you can avoid going to war … Continue reading →

Are You Tired of Playing Referee?

Do you look good in stripes? Most women shun wearing clothing covered with unattractive lines, yet when they have kids it seems they are forced to don the referee uniform more than they would like. After a while, though, some refuse the task and leave it up to their warring offspring to solve their own disputes. How often do you allow your children to resolve their own clashes? Moreover, how often does the technique work? Personally, I am not opposed to having children resolve issues amongst themselves. However, I think you are kidding yourself if you think young children possess … Continue reading →

Uh – Oh, Someone’s Tired!

You know you’re tired when your eyelids feel heavy even after drinking a cup of coffee. To compound matters, you work from home and you swear that your comfortable bed is calling to you from your bedroom. Sometimes, your work can be rearranged so that you spread today’s assignments out onto other days. Unfortunately, this is not always possible. You may be left with a few things that absolutely have to get done today. Here are a few tips on how you can get some work done while you are tired. I have already revealed a good first step to … Continue reading →

When Baby Sleeps Through the Night for the First Time

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All of my kids have been so different when it comes to sleep. My first sucked her thumb, and therefore started sleeping through the night around 4 months old. My second didn’t sleep through the night until about 18 months old due to his tummy issues. Last night, my little man slept for 9 hours straight. This was the first time this had happened. I was thrilled and jumping for joy! (Actually, I was sleeping). Am I hoping that this trend continues? Absolutely. Am I counting on it? No. I’ve written before about sleeping through the night and how I … Continue reading →

Insurance Blog Week in Review – June 17 – 23, 2012

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Each and every week, the Insurance Blog Week in Review brings you an easy way to “ketchup” on all of the blogs that appeared here in the past week. There can be anywhere between twelve and fourteen blogs here each week, and they can go by pretty fast. What did you miss? Another Reason to Cover Pre-Existing Conditions Health insurance companies are considering people who have donated a kidney as having a pre-existing condition. The insurers are using this as an excuse to deny coverage. This is horrible! California Replicates Health Care Reform Laws If the Supreme Court decides to … Continue reading →

Oh To Be Able To Turn Back Time

I want a do over. I want to go back to sticky fingers and drool covered chins. I want a chance to react differently, to listen more, to pay attention. When I was married the days passed in a blur, when I got divorced they passed even more quickly, and I had less time to notice and enjoy my child. I want to go back and do it right. I think that no matter what you did right there are always so many things you wish you had done differently. I wish I had listened more when Hailey rambled on … Continue reading →