It’s been entirely too long since I vented via a Things That Suck List. And today has been such a spectacular fail of a day that it’s left me feeling very Grinchy. The timing seems perfect to resurrect the list. Let’s get this bitch fest party started! 1. Hangovers, particularly with kids. I may have…
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Ice, Ice Baby
Know how you know you’ve lived in Florida for awhile? It doesn’t seem that weird anymore to go ice skating on 80-degree days. First step was the long, difficult lacing process. Then, it was time for our first baby steps on the ice. I haven’t been on skates myself in years, so I’m not sure…
Disney With a Toddler
When you practically live in Mickey’s backyard, the one question you get asked over and over again is, “What are your tips for visiting Walt Disney World?” (OK, that’s the second most asked question. The first is always, “Can you get me free tickets?” The answer is no). Given our habit of spending more time…
Be the Change
I’m haunted by the recent 60 Minutes story on homeless and starving children. These aren’t kids who live across the world or even across the country — they live in MY community. The help centers profiled in the piece are in shopping plazas I go to all the time. These food pantries struggling to keep…
Christmas in the Kingdom
A few weeks back, E. and I went to Magic Kingdom on a Thursday night. I thought I’d heard that the Christmas lights were already up. I thought wrong. A few days later, we went to Magic Kingdom again, this time with Meghann. And this time, the decorations were up! Meghann did a great recap…