Mel asked some of us to talk about the cost of infertility.Ready? Are you sitting down?In 2002, we decided that the time was ripe to begin our journey towards "family." We had just purchased an apartment, and were firmly planting "roots." We had previously discussed having kids, and were glad that we were both on … Continue reading The INfertile Mother…

You know, as in “Malka DO!” I must remember to set my alarm even earlier these days, as we need 20 extra minutes just for Malka to put on her own fucking pants. If we even DAIN to do certain things for her now – like all of the important ones – brush her teeth, … Continue reading Makado!

You know, as in “Malka DO!” I must remember to set my alarm even earlier these days, as we need 20 extra minutes just for Malka to put on her own fucking pants. If we even DAIN to do certain things for her now – like all of the important ones – brush her teeth, … Continue reading Makado!

Narda and I are TOTALLY addicted to any and all television program about "those multiple kids shows."I'm watching one now, in fact. One mom, 13 kids, 9 daily loads of laundry, 15 dinners prepared, and I'm kvetching about one sink of dishes.I'll go skulk off in shame now.And go do the dishes.While I work on … Continue reading I should be inspired…

Narda and I are TOTALLY addicted to any and all television program about "those multiple kids shows."I'm watching one now, in fact. One mom, 13 kids, 9 daily loads of laundry, 15 dinners prepared, and I'm kvetching about one sink of dishes.I'll go skulk off in shame now.And go do the dishes.While I work on … Continue reading I should be inspired…

As seen at AdProb, and Chickory-ville, I've decided to "pay it forward."The first 7, (yes, that's seven) people to comment on this post will receive a gift in the mail - from me! The only glitch? YOU have to do the same (I think the current number is 5 people, but 7's been a "berry-berry-good-ta-me.")So … Continue reading **UPDATED** Because 7 is my lucky number (or else I’m an idiot!)

As seen at AdProb, and Chickory-ville, I've decided to "pay it forward."The first 7, (yes, that's seven) people to comment on this post will receive a gift in the mail - from me! The only glitch? YOU have to do the same (I think the current number is 5 people, but 7's been a "berry-berry-good-ta-me.")So … Continue reading **UPDATED** Because 7 is my lucky number (or else I’m an idiot!)

This post is for Cat.Today is Cat's favorite Holiday, and Malka sends her love to you, out in the hinterlands....Here we see Malka in her Purim outfit, which will also serve a purpose when we go to the Natural History Museum today, for their annual Halloween Party.

This post is for Cat.Today is Cat's favorite Holiday, and Malka sends her love to you, out in the hinterlands....Here we see Malka in her Purim outfit, which will also serve a purpose when we go to the Natural History Museum today, for their annual Halloween Party.

Narda and I have always held onto the fantasy of a lazy Sunday morning, newspapers strewn about the bed, and a peaceful cherub sleeping in betwixt our pillows, cute as all get out.Fast forward to last night.Heard over the monitor: "SCREAM, CRY, SCREAM! EEEEEEEMAH! PACI! LOVEY! SCREAM! SCREAM! EEEEEEMAH!"I roll over, thinking it's oh, 5:30 … Continue reading When co-sleeping isn’t…