to top

Why Toilet Paper Should Hang OVER the Roll [A Compelling Argument]

I have discussed my stance on this issue before, and even shared with you an infographic on the Science of Toilet Paper Orientation. Today, I bring you the most persuasive argument I have seen so far on why "Over is Right, Under is Wrong."   Does anyone still maintain that toilet paper should hang under the roll? (And don't tell me it's to deter your baby or pet from unrolling the entire spool, because if your baby or pet is smart enough, they will get to it, no matter what.  :-P ) Via GraphJam....

Continue reading

Tattletale

J loves our firstborn with all his heart. It is not unusual for him to spend an entire Saturday playing with her, then stare forlornly at the baby monitor after he has put her to bed and sigh, "I miss my baby." That being said, he is much better at saying "no" than I will ever be. He is constantly reminding me that it is better to enforce good habits now than to have to break bad habits long after they have formed. Not surprisingly, Claire does not like this aspect of her father. :-P Take tonight, for example. After J put his foot down for what seemed like the millionth time today, and she threw her millionth tantrum as a response, I gathered...

Continue reading

Engagement Photos of the Year [Zombies]

It is no secret that J and I share a love for the zombie genre — books, movies, video games, and even reenactments. (Also, is it wrong that I totally want to get Pat the Zombie for Claire?) As such, I couldn't help but find the engagement photos of Juliana S. Park and Benjamin J. Lee to be hilarious, completely original, and utterly irresistible. And we thought we had a great idea to have our engagement photos taken at the Metropolitan Museum of Art...

Continue reading