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Re: SXSW PanelPicker®

larak — Tue, 15 Aug 2017 08:49:11 -0000

Lisa is an incredibly motivating and engaging speaker! The world needs more Lisa.

Re: Tigerlilly Quinn: Sonnet James Giveaway

larak — Mon, 17 Feb 2014 14:50:40 -0000

Quincy dress in plum. Amazing. Fingers crossed!

Re: Private: Surfer Girl

larak — Tue, 21 Jan 2014 14:32:44 -0000

This is soooooo beautiful! Thank you for sharing.

Re: 6 Reasons Why I Don’t Drink Alcohol Anymore

larak — Tue, 16 Jul 2013 10:26:13 -0000

I too am alcohol-free (10 years actually) and feel better because of it. I used to turn red (face, neck and chest) and feel hot/uncomfortable after just a few sips. I also had absolutely ZERO tolerance so even one glass of wine made me feel loopy. I like having a clear head much better - and I prefer to spend my calories elsewhere! The hardest thing about being a non-drinker is that I perceive people around me feel judged by my non drinking. I am absolutely like you - no judgment on anyone else who drinks - but still, people seem to feel judged by it, or feel like they have to make excuses about their own drinking. Have you noticed that?

Re: Rainbow Spaghetti for Sensory Play

larak — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 09:41:42 -0000

I loved the rainbow spaghetti at COSI, too. But oh my gosh, my daughter preferred the bugs too! I've always avoided workshops with dirt or bugs in the title, and now I see I was wrong all that time - she adores that stuff! There's not enough hand sanitizer in the world... ;)

Re: Have You Made Your Summer Fun Checklist Yet?

larak — Tue, 19 Jun 2012 09:39:57 -0000

Great list! I've noticed a lot of my mom friends posting lists like this to blogs and Facebook. I need to do one. There's so much fun stuff to do in this town, and I feel like at age two and a quarter, this is the first summer Zoe really "gets it" and enjoys getting out and doing things! You've inspired me to do one of my own.

Re: 10 Habits to Strengthen Your Relationship with Your Child

larak — Thu, 07 Jun 2012 15:27:45 -0000

These are amazing tips for parents. I feel like most of these could also be applied to other important relationships - like our spouses!

Re: Just married!

larak — Fri, 20 Apr 2012 12:41:36 -0000

Beautiful. Congrats! And oh, the way you tell a story. The moment where it turned from a make-believe wedding into a real one? I got goosebumps. May all of your problems be make-believe, and all of your joys be real. :)

Re: Nursing + Chipped Teeth = OUCH.

larak — Tue, 27 Mar 2012 09:38:10 -0000

We dealt with the chipped teeth issue too - I felt like such a bad mama. My daughter did it gnawing on a rock outside! She did not like going to the dentist to have them filled in, but we survived. Hope you heal up soon and smart thinking on the upside down nursing position! Hey, if it works for mama and baby bats... :)

Re: Loaded Disney Tote Bag Giveaway

larak — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 09:13:42 -0000

Love the Tusker House character buffet at Disney's Animal Kingdom! And the little cupcake place right nearby - read about it on your blog. Super cute animal cupcakes!

Re: I don't mind Birthdays

larak — Tue, 28 Feb 2012 12:50:49 -0000

Happy 42nd! I don't mind birthdays either, and I'm turning 42 in two months. They are definitely worth celebrating!

Re: New Pampers Soft Care Baby Wipes Design (Giveaway for Year Supply)

larak — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 11:00:32 -0000

Like Pampers on Facebook, too.

Re: New Pampers Soft Care Baby Wipes Design (Giveaway for Year Supply)

larak — Mon, 27 Feb 2012 10:59:45 -0000

I love Pampers wipes too, and use them all over like you do. Can't wait to see the new designs!

Re: 2 Weeks Worth

larak — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 08:52:45 -0000

I can totally relate. That's why we hardly ever go out on dates - it's not worth it. We miss her too much! But you're right, anytime we have to be apart from her, we all always survive to tell the tale. :)

Re: Day 365: Series Finale

larak — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:50:14 -0000

LOL!

Re: Day 365: Series Finale

larak — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:49:09 -0000

I still miss Six Feet Under too. And when I saw Jason's reference to the song I immediately thought of the show, and I thought "oh no, not another awesome thing disappearing forever!" So glad Jason's still going to blog.

Re: Day 365: Series Finale

larak — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 10:47:38 -0000

Jason, I am a daily reader (saw the toddler mind link on Facebook and I've been hooked since) and when I saw the title of this post on my RSS reader, I thought "Oh no! He can't STOP!" I am so glad to hear you'll keep blogging. Congrats on the milestone of 365 daily posts (truly impressive - I swore I'd blog at least 3x a week and it died after 3 months) and please keep sharing your hilarious take on fatherhood, toddlers and family life. I love laughing along with your blog.

Re: Day 365: Series Finale

larak — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 05:50:14 -0000

LOL!

Re: Day 365: Series Finale

larak — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 05:49:09 -0000

I still miss Six Feet Under too. And when I saw Jason&#039s reference to the song I immediately thought of the show, and I thought "oh no, not another awesome thing disappearing forever!" So glad Jason&#039s still going to blog.

Re: Day 365: Series Finale

larak — Sun, 08 Jan 2012 05:47:38 -0000

Jason, I am a daily reader (saw the toddler mind link on Facebook and I&#039ve been hooked since) and when I saw the title of this post on my RSS reader, I thought "Oh no! He can&#039t STOP!" I am so glad to hear you&#039ll keep blogging. Congrats on the milestone of 365 daily posts (truly impressive - I swore I&#039d blog at least 3x a week and it died after 3 months) and please keep sharing your hilarious take on fatherhood, toddlers and family life. I love laughing along with your blog.

Re: Lessons learned from some douchebag on Yelp

larak — Tue, 13 Sep 2011 13:46:03 -0000

Absolutely classic. Thanks for sharing this!

Re: You’re going to be a father. Worries ensue.

larak — Mon, 04 Apr 2011 10:34:26 -0000

Welcome to fatherhood... and welcome to more worry than you ever thought was possible. The worry doesn't stop when your baby comes into the world - it only increases! When you hold that tiny little baby, made of both of you, your heart will explode and you will never be the same. It's an AMAZING ride. Enjoy every single second.

Re: The Last Lions

larak — Tue, 01 Mar 2011 09:45:58 -0000

Lions are very important to me! I have a lion tattooed on my chest to remind me that every day. My daughter's first favorite animal was the lion, and her first animal noise was a lion's ROARRRR (which she still makes every time we read a story book that has lions in it).

Re: Happy Birthday LaraK

larak — Mon, 03 May 2010 16:22:18 -0000

Loved it. Thanks, Alvin!

Re: Community through Collaboration

larak — Thu, 28 Jan 2010 12:40:40 -0000

Susan, terrific post and I couldn't agree more. I am an Ohioan by choice, not by birth. I moved from the NYC area to Dayton in '97 and then moved to Columbus about five years ago. I've known from the start that Ohio was for me - it just felt like home in a way NY never had (even though I was born and raised there).

I think you've touched on a huge reason why that is the case - the people. I also love our quality of life, cost of living, scenery (from hills to plains, cities to countryside, rivers to lakes all in one state), ease of driving around, and I could go on. It's simply a fantastic place to live!