Monthly Archives: December 2009

Out of the Mouth of Babes

Short and sweet conversations with the cousins. Cast: Adnan -4 years old. Well I think he’s 4. He could be 3. Don’t say anything, I’m usually good with remembering such things. Najat-now 8ish (I think) but at the time of

Out of the Mouth of Babes

Short and sweet conversations with the cousins. Cast: Adnan -4 years old. Well I think he’s 4. He could be 3. Don’t say anything, I’m usually good with remembering such things. Najat-now 8ish (I think) but at the time of

Twitter Me Timbers

I don’t really have anything awesome or embarrassing to share today except that I’ve officially succumb to my urge to make a Twitter account. Oh big whoopty whoop, right? But hold your horses buddy. Let me explain that I used to be anti-Twitter because

Twitter Me Timbers

I don’t really have anything awesome or embarrassing to share today except that I’ve officially succumb to my urge to make a Twitter account. Oh big whoopty whoop, right? But hold your horses buddy. Let me explain that I used to be anti-Twitter because

The Age of Change

I’m not looking forward to the next couple of weeks because our little family is going to embark on so much change (such big, big change), that I literally ball up in anxiety and “aksmiuwnjibr!”-ness thinking about it. That was

The Age of Change

I’m not looking forward to the next couple of weeks because our little family is going to embark on so much change (such big, big change), that I literally ball up in anxiety and “aksmiuwnjibr!”-ness thinking about it. That was

Needing Less Need

I don’t what’s going on, but for the last few days Aiman has been very “needing” of me. He goes ballistic if I leave the room or walk away, even if he’s with his dad. He wants to be everywhere

Needing Less Need

I don’t what’s going on, but for the last few days Aiman has been very “needing” of me. He goes ballistic if I leave the room or walk away, even if he’s with his dad. He wants to be everywhere

Preparation H For Irrationality

I’ve written about this before, but let me just go ahead and say that Baby Itch 2009/2010 has officially started. So in the last five to six months alone I’ve heard of 7 pregnancy announcements, 2 birth announcements, and seen

Preparation H For Irrationality

I’ve written about this before, but let me just go ahead and say that Baby Itch 2009/2010 has officially started. So in the last five to six months alone I’ve heard of 7 pregnancy announcements, 2 birth announcements, and seen

When Eating Is Risky

How do you get your child to eat table food without him puking his guts out? That’s the million dollar question right now because Aiman doesn’t seem to keep anything down! Well, more accurately, he doesn’t keep any “real food”

When Eating Is Risky

How do you get your child to eat table food without him puking his guts out? That’s the million dollar question right now because Aiman doesn’t seem to keep anything down! Well, more accurately, he doesn’t keep any “real food”

To My Sonshine

        dramatic dreams I don’t know where to begin with this letter and I’ve honestly been stressing over it for a while because 20-something years from now when you’re reading this, I want you to know just

To My Sonshine

        dramatic dreams I don’t know where to begin with this letter and I’ve honestly been stressing over it for a while because 20-something years from now when you’re reading this, I want you to know just

Cha-Cha-Chain of Love

Ladies and gentlemen, Amira has officially ended the semester! WOOOHOOO! I am DONE DONE DONE with exams, papers, finals, and basically survived that one hellacious week after Thanksgiving and before finals. Actually I not only survived, but made it out with the

Cha-Cha-Chain of Love

Ladies and gentlemen, Amira has officially ended the semester! WOOOHOOO! I am DONE DONE DONE with exams, papers, finals, and basically survived that one hellacious week after Thanksgiving and before finals. Actually I not only survived, but made it out with the

Making As Much Sense As Fried Ice Cream

Fried ice cream is real by the way. So is chicken fried bacon, fried avocado bites, deep fried twinkies, and fried coca cola. Visit your state fair for your one stop shop for a heart attack on a stick! I need inspiration

Making As Much Sense As Fried Ice Cream

Fried ice cream is real by the way. So is chicken fried bacon, fried avocado bites, deep fried twinkies, and fried coca cola. Visit your state fair for your one stop shop for a heart attack on a stick! I need inspiration