It's a Dead Giveaway...

I just came across this article about how obvious we parents are even when we're not trying to be.  From our tones of voice to the contents of our purses to the random stickers we find on our bodies or clothes, we can be easily identified.

For your entertainment, check out this article I found on "The Stir" at cafemom.com, entitled "Ten Ways Anyone Can Tell You're a Mom." I'm betting at least one or two will apply to you!

She got me!

Be Prepared, Not Scared

I'm writing late on Sunday night, when weather conditions here are mercifully a lot calmer than I thought they'd be.  We were lucky not to feel much of Hurricane Irene's wrath, but many of my friends and relatives in other states weren't so lucky, with power outages and property damage and many other inconveniences.

Gearing up for this storm, I felt prepared on most basic levels, but found it difficult to prepare Anna for what potentially could be a scary experience.  Granted, the toddler level of understanding is evolving, but limited, so there was only so much I could say to help her know what to expect without freaking out.