Today was the day I had been eagerly awaiting for months. Because you see, today is the day that I am eligible for a cell phone upgrade! No more restarting the phone twice a day just to get it to function! No more 30-second lags! And no more cell phone camera that takes blank pictures! But as luck would have it...
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I have discussed my stance on this issue before, and even shared with you an infographic on the Science of Toilet Paper Orientation. Today, I bring you the most persuasive argument I have seen so far on why "Over is Right, Under is Wrong." Does anyone still maintain that toilet paper should hang under the roll? (And don't tell me it's to deter your baby or pet from unrolling the entire spool, because if your baby or pet is smart enough, they will get to it, no matter what. :-P ) Via GraphJam....
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Lately I have been wondering how I will tackle the inevitable question that all parents get asked by their young children: Where do babies come from? My parents will be the first to admit that I was an unusual child. Always preferring books over other children, and never having to be reminded to go study, do my homework, practice the piano, etc, I am told that I hardly ever asked my parents or other adults questions about the curiosities of life. Rather, I chose to seek out the answers myself (usually in a book). And when I could not discover the answer myself...
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Illustrator Kyle Hilton has been creating a new paper doll based on his favorite TV characters each week. Among the television shows are the likes of Parks and Recreation, Breaking Bad, and one of my all-time favs, Arrested Development! Be sure to click on over to kylehilton.com to see the paper dolls from his other favorite shows. I know that I'll be checking often, as The Office and It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia are in works! Via Visual News....
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J loves our firstborn with all his heart. It is not unusual for him to spend an entire Saturday playing with her, then stare forlornly at the baby monitor after he has put her to bed and sigh, "I miss my baby." That being said, he is much better at saying "no" than I will ever be. He is constantly reminding me that it is better to enforce good habits now than to have to break bad habits long after they have formed. Not surprisingly, Claire does not like this aspect of her father. :-P Take tonight, for example. After J put his foot down for what seemed like the millionth time today, and she threw her millionth tantrum as a response, I gathered...
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