1. We're all done with kid activities for three weeks! Well, except for Taekwondo, which goes all the time. :o) Although there's a less rigorous TKD schedule for the next couple of weeks, so that will feel like a vacation! I'm told that Ryan will be...

Welcome to the December 17, 2009 edition of the Objectivist Round Up! This carnival showcases the work of Objectivist blog authors. This week's edition includes posts on topics you will generally find in any given edition of the Round Up, such as...

A few weeks ago, I asked for some suggestions for parenting topics. Thanks to those who left me some good ideas. Miranda asked me: What's your policy on the kids saying sorry? The normal parenting technique after one kid wrongs another is to force one...

My brother-in-law was here over the weekend and we had fun with him (as we always do, because he's a lot of fun!). And even though--or maybe because--we had company this weekend, I was pretty productive! (yay) Having extra distractions for The People...

Ryan ran outside to play with the ice he found on the balcony--without a coat, shoes or socks ('cause, with the ice). He came back inside immediately, saying "I need my coat!" He grabbed his coat and started (so I thought) back out the door, and I...