A blog post in many parts:

* ZuZu over at Feministe has posted another parent-bashing post regarding co-sleeping. I won't link it because it doesn't deserve my linky love. What it does deserve is a big fat raspeberry. :P

* I sucked it up and entered my name into a fabulous fellowship program. I've made it to the interview round. I am officially sick to my stomach. Winning would be wonderful, but knowing that I've gotten this far does sooo much good for my sensitive ego.

* Hat tip to Cinnamon for pointig me to this New York magazine piece on praising children. The bottom line? Saying "you are so smart" may end up hurting kids instead of making the self-esteem sky rocket. I do plan on writing more on this, but not here. All I have to say is that I *so* fit the profile of the smartpants girl who fears failure so much she doesn't try half the time. Read it. Be amazed.

* Due to aforementioned interview, I think it is time for me to resign from a few activities. The hard part will be living with the disappointment that I know I will cause. The fact that I haven't done much in the last 6 months lets me know that they will be okey-dokey without me.

* I really want to tell Ella that I did this or that with my mom when I was little. But the funny thing is that I can't remember doing most of the things I do with her with my mom. I guess that means I need to do more crafting with her.

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