We are still recovering from the plague. We're doing better, but lack of sleep, snot, and a really horrible sounding cough continue to haunt us. We took Kid1 and Kid2 to see their pediatrician on Monday. The good news is that the "worst of it is probably over" and that it is "not influenza, bronchitis, … Continue reading Back, but not really
Category: parenting
Children’s Ailments
For someone whose only child was taken into care in 1851 (or raised by others, depending on which version of the story you choose to believe), Ms. Eddy has quite a few things to say about the raising of children, and the best way to handle their ailments. My favorite piece of child-handling precedent comes … Continue reading Children’s Ailments
More Children
Today is the 40th Anniversary of Roe v. Wade. I have strong views when it comes to pregnancy, and strongly feel that women can make their own decisions (without the assistance of politicians, or pressure from various "moral" factions). I do not want "morality" or family planning decisions legislated, nor do I want to discuss … Continue reading More Children
sprains need icecream & bubble baths
The other day Kid1 jumped/fell off a small table and hurt his arm. He lay on the sofa refusing to move it, screaming when it was touched, and generally being dramatic and miserable. At first I was angry, Kid1 knows better than to jump off the table, it was the Tuesday before Thanksgiving, we really … Continue reading sprains need icecream & bubble baths
the Unreal Little Pink Box of Common Cold
One of the blogs I regularly read recently had a post on "Spreading the Germs of Joy" which compared the Old Testament handling of leprosy in Leviticus with how Jesus handled it in the New Testament. In Leviticus, if you get leprosy you're pretty much done for (unclean! unclean!), but if you're lucky enough to be … Continue reading the Unreal Little Pink Box of Common Cold
Twisted Spoons
Being raised a Christian Scientist meant always being on guard against Mortal Mind, Mental Malpractice, Error, False Evidence Appearing Real, and a number of other "sneaky" things which could come in and attempt to "cloud our mirrors" (people are reflections of God, and clouded mirrors distort this image). If we were not feeling well it … Continue reading Twisted Spoons
my path away from CS
Growing up a Christian Scientist I often felt isolated from the rest of society. I didn't go to the doctor, or take medication. I went to church every Sunday, and often on Wednesdays as well. I wasn't "saved" or "born again" or even baptized. I hadn't "found Jesus" or taken Communion classes. I didn't go … Continue reading my path away from CS
striking a balance
I wrote this some time ago and there never seemed to be an appropriate time to share. I found there is/was an unhealthy focus and emphasis on "natural" childbirth within the CS movement. Don't get me wrong, I'm fine with "natural" but "natural" is not inherently safer, nor should people be judged by the choices … Continue reading striking a balance
No means No, even if you’re 3
One of the things we have been working on with the kids is using words instead of screaming. Theoretically, words help communicate an idea more clearly than an ear-piercing shriek, and they are very important in our interactions with others. Not only do we need to use words when we interact with others, but we … Continue reading No means No, even if you’re 3
The Perfect Christmas
It isn't even December yet, and Christmas is already making headlines. Can we please let Thanksgiving dinner digest first?! I am so tired of hearing about "Black Friday" sales, predictions, and atheists trying to "shut down Christmas." Let it go people. There's a poll out and an accompanying NBC headline "Why One Poll says 45% … Continue reading The Perfect Christmas
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