The Editor's Desk - From Beneath the Clutter

Still here, still waiting. Baby Selene is taking her sweet time so far, which a lot of family members seem to appreciate.

I'm just looking forward to getting somewhat more restful sleep. Babies don't let you sleep that well, but it's kicks or contractions most nights now, which means really restless sleep. All you moms know what I mean. I'd like to wake up less than once an hour.

But at least things are pretty much ready at last. Not perfectly, but we won't go completely crazy if she comes now. I keep saying a Tuesday or Wednesday would be just about perfect with my husband's work schedule, as we'd rather he not take too much time off work just now. It's their busy season and he gets commission.

Feature Article
Telling Your Child "Because I Said So" Is Never the Answer!

Children are naturally inquisitive and want to know the ins and outs of everything they see and here. A child asking, "why why why" over and over and over again can be a daunting issue, no wonder they're known as generation why. But, however great the tendency to answer with "Because", doing do should be avoided whenever possible.

Come read the rest at http://www.homewiththekids.com/newsletter/2009/012709.php

See you next week... maybe!

Stephanie