I wasn’t online much yesterday, but several of our readers sent me this story. Apparently, inspired by the Swiss restaurant, PETA sent a letter to Ben and Jerry’s requesting that the company switch from cows milk to human breast milk in their ice cream production? “The fact that human adults consume huge quantities of dairy products made from milk that was meant for a baby cow just doesn’t make sense,” says PETA Executive Vice President Tracy Reiman. “Everyone knows that... Read more

We have had a lot of questions in the comments and via email about why I pump instead of nurse my children. I’ve tried to respond to them all, but it is probably easiest just to explain it all here. So, after this, if you were to see the current state of the floor of my car, there will be no secrets between us! After Dash was born, I found nursing to be excruciatingly painful from the very first moment.... Read more

Reserve a spot on your couch, grab your spouse and your Kashi bar (just kidding, but you know this blog, right?…). The time has finally arrived. Season Five of The Office kicks off tomorrow, September 25, 9/8c. Yes!!!!!!!!!!! I’ve never, ever been a sitcom watcher; in fact I have a mostly-bitter relationship with TV on the whole. But I love The Office. Why? Here’s my top five list of reasons: (1) Jim and Pam (2) Jim and Pam (3) Jim... Read more

So, I would be posting delicious pictures of John and Mary’s fourth birthday party, but this morning Mary accidently knocked my camera off the kitchen counter in her birthday excitment and the lense broke right in half. This beloved old camera was my college graduation present and feels like a significant player in my life and marriage, so I am sad to see it go. Anyone have a camera they really recommend? I am all digital, all automatic, but I... Read more

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JM has oft spoken of its laurels, but not until last night did I become a believer in the beloved SwaddleMe blanket by Kiddopotamus.  Gracious me, it was amazing!! Our Baby J (7 weeks today) has been sleeping an average of 2-3 hour stretches at night, leaving his mother very tired and quite grumpy!   In general he wasn’t acting very hungry upon waking and seemed to be getting plenty to eat throughout the day (weighing a stoutly 11.5 lbs.... Read more

For some of our readers out there, you might be a member of the well-known Facebook.And you’ve probably already experienced the new look on the website.And you might dislike it just as much as the rest of the world.And me. I say they scrap the whole thing and start over! It’s a mess!!For those of you yet to join, WAIT! Read more

I wanted to fill you in. First, I did speak to her rather seriously in the moment, but instead of yelling I got right down on her level and talked to her in a stern voice. I also had her get out a dust pan and clean up the hair. This was the immediate consequence of her action, which I think is a good life lesson: if you make a mess, you have to clean it up, and if you... Read more

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon him. May he rest in peace. May his souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. For more info on Rich Mullins, check out these links: http://tmatt.gospelcom.net/column/1998/05/06/ http://www.kidbrothers.net/index-lo-res.html h/t – JesusThruMary (our loyal reader) Read more

A friend sent this article today, Swiss Restaurant to Serve Meal Cooked with Human Breast Milk. Market price–women will receive just over 3 pounds per 14 ounces of breast milk. With current exchange rates, that $5.45 per 14 ounces of milk. Finally a solution for all those lactating mothers out there who are worried about the cost of a daily Starbucks latte. Texas Mommy, you are in the money 😉 Pretty strange. h/t Lauren Read more