Here’s a story from our local paper about the great reputation our school district has, and the difficulties it’s suffering as a result. Hopefully all of this will get ironed out before Callum gets to school age, if we still live here, that is. … [Read more...] about Overcrowding plagues Albany High School Well-earned reputation leads to packed classrooms
Observations
Reading Your Baby’s Mind
Found a really interesting article in Newsweek magazine about babies’ brains and what’s really going on in there. And here I’d thought all of Callum’s little expressions just indicated he had gas or was letting out a big poop. (Just kidding!) [via BloggingBaby.com] … [Read more...] about Reading Your Baby’s Mind
Seedlings
New life is burgeoning in the Caird universe. The picture is our little bio-dome, with tomato seedlings front and center, and other little sprouts coming up all around them. We’ll keep tending this little hatchery, then transplant to our new garden once they build up a little strength.Meanwhile, the little human baby is still growing inside and squirming away (and hiccupping) on a regular basis. … [Read more...] about Seedlings
Gardening & Parenthood
My colleague and new father Zach posted a great entry today on gardening and parenthood. I expect with the new house, we’ll soon be finding out a whole lot more about both of those subjects. … [Read more...] about Gardening & Parenthood
Highland Squares
Ran across this Flash Scottish trivia game promoting Scottish tourism and couldn’t resist linking. Test your knowledge on topics like Braveheart, Charles Rennie McIntosh, and the Loch Ness Monster etc. The game/site/etc. are all tied into New York Tartan Week, which we’ll unfortunately miss due to being on the other coast this year. … [Read more...] about Highland Squares
In the Home Depot (aka B&Q) Parking Lot
Friday night at the local Home Depot (the U.S. equivalent of B&Q complete with the bright orange color scheme), we happened upon this art exhibit/car. I especially love the elephant on the front bumper.Michael notes that in most other countries it’d be illegal to have a vehicle like this on the road, because a person rolling onto the hood in an accident would die on the spot. Cause of death: … [Read more...] about In the Home Depot (aka B&Q) Parking Lot
Ask Yahoo! Tackles The Big Questions
Ran across this burning question (and answer) today on Ask Yahoo! It’s a question that surely passed through the heads of many of the American ladies at our wedding. … [Read more...] about Ask Yahoo! Tackles The Big Questions
Madame Zaritska’s reading for you
Okay, so this is kind of silly but I consulted an online clairvoyant about my future labor/delivery experience. And here’s what it said…Madame Zaritska’s reading for you:The day you deliver, outside will be slightly overcast. Your baby will arrive in the morning.After a labor lasting approximately 3 hours, your child, a boy, will be born. Your baby will weigh about 7 pounds, 14 ounces, and will be … [Read more...] about Madame Zaritska’s reading for you