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I pulled her 47 pounds onto my lap and rocked. Beatrix had strep throat with a fever and terrible headache. Because she couldn’t keep medicine, food, or water down, the doctor felt she needed an antibiotic injection. Unfortunately, it needed to be given in a large muscle.

She was cheery, despite, until the moment […]

Entertainment for your Ides of March Party

Aren’t we mothers supposed to make fabric banners and cupcakes for ever major, minor, and pointless holiday on the calendar? Pinterest is fueled by the desire to commemorate every blazing day by making a themed craft or food. For the Ides of March, I propose red velvet cupcakes topped with fondant daggers. Have your whole […]

Mail Call ~ Very Special Pen Pals for Young Readers

Beatrix is only six, but she gets the best mail. While the rest of us are stuck shuffling through stacks of pizza coupons and medical bills, she gets to read letters penned by award-winning authors. I get discounts on tire rotations. She is treated to the sometimes wise, sometimes hilarious words of Lisa Yee, Jane […]