My friend a few days ago: Do you want a baby brother or a baby sister?
Q: A baby brother!
My friend: And what's his name going to be?
Q: CHALK.
(Repeated several times when asked throughout the day).
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Me Today: Are you riding your horse (the scary loud rocking horse that she loathes but has now become comfortable enough with to ride apparently)?
Q: Yes.
Me: What's its name?
Q: CRAYON.
At least she's consistent... I think. Or something...
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Guess What? I'm reached the pinnacle of parenting achievement. Yes. I actually submitted a parent hack. Don't laugh. Someone actually thought it was really cool. And while you're at it, check out this new great website from my pal Jason (who writes here and here as well). It's called Anti Racist Parent and it rocks.
And hey. The huz is in town this weekend.
And please. No need for all your "hubba hubba my girl gonna get some" comments. As my friend joked "Well, he could bend you over the bed" - to which I replied, "I'm not sure that sounds at all pleasant now or ever."
*shivers*
But how about NO FUCKING DIAPER CHANGES AND BATHTIMES ALL WEEKEND MY FRIENDS!
See what happens when you have kids. You weigh mediocre sex against not having to wipe your kid's butt for 4 days.
And you all know the butt wiping wins every freaking time.
Hi
I did not know that Rochelle Moore wrote childrens books. Thanks for that. I have her other work which is self-help books.
How about the name Ayesha for a girl or Kyle for a boy?
Posted by: P MOORE | October 27, 2006 at 05:01 AM
I like the name and whats this about an anti racist site must check it out am also interested in looking up this book SNODVARK - I love the name
lol...keep up the good work
Posted by: jade | October 26, 2006 at 11:17 AM
SNODVARK is a lovely childrens book and my grandchildrens love it I really think that a fairytale should teach children something as in the olden days
Posted by: AYESHA LATIMER | October 25, 2006 at 05:20 AM
snodvark IS BRILLIANT
My 6 year old loves it when will the next book be out?
Posted by: MR A LEVITT | October 24, 2006 at 12:52 PM
SNODVARK THE NAUGHTY DRAGON by Rochelle Moore sounds brilliant. How much is this to buy and when will be on amazon?
Just the type of story I look out for for my children
Posted by: JENNA | October 24, 2006 at 10:47 AM
Hi
I saw your review about SNODVARK THE NAUGHTY DRAGON by Rochelle Moore and thought I would look it up on www.lulu.com. I downloaded it and I agree with you 100 per cent:
1- It is a magical childrens book
2- It is great value
3- You can buy it in book form
4- My kids love the story (have 3)
5- The moral IT IS OK TO BE DIFFERENT is a lovely ending
6 - Hope the author writes another one
thank you for your article as this is just the kind of story I like to tell my children
MumstheWord
Posted by: MumstheWord | October 21, 2006 at 11:54 AM
Hi
I just thought I would let you know that I downloaded an excellent book for children from www.lulu.com - will be on amazon shortly in book form
SNODVARK THE NAUGHTY DRAGON by Rochelle Moore
I have 4 kids and the reason that I particularly liked this (my kids love the baby dragon) is because as a parent the fairytale has a moral behind it
IT IS OK TO BE DIFFERENT
Excellent and highly recommended
I really enjoyed your article
Posted by: Roxanne Donnay | October 19, 2006 at 11:38 AM
I think this is so cute! Crayon...Chalk...what about Eraser?
Posted by: Dana | October 15, 2006 at 05:38 PM
I don't know, I think you should leave Chalk in the running. It sounds like one of those celeb baby names to me.
No butt wiping, that sounds almost too good to be true. Enjoy it.
Posted by: Melissa | October 15, 2006 at 03:08 PM
Hello you beautiful thing... it's been ages since I dropped by....
Chalk and Crayon are both excellent choices. I hope you have short-listed them!
I too LOVE Sedaris! Bloody funny... and NPR man had me laughing too.
Let us have a blow by blow (ugh hopefully you don't have to do that) of your weekend asap...
Posted by: Tori | October 15, 2006 at 03:57 AM
Dude. Pregnant sex ROCKS. Then tell him you're having mild contractions and had BETTER GO TO BED, just to be safe, and give him directions to the diaper pail.
Just my 2 cents.
Posted by: karyn | October 14, 2006 at 11:40 PM
Hell yeah, diaper changing wins out over sex any day!
Posted by: Christina | October 14, 2006 at 11:18 PM
Ahh, a diaper free weekend!!! Glad to hear that your hubby is there to give you some well deserved time off. Looking forward to devoting more time to the Anti Racist Parent during footbal tomorrow... :)
Posted by: Susan | October 14, 2006 at 08:43 PM
Maybe she was saying "Chuck"? Now there's a name you don't hear anymore.
Hope you're having a great, no butt-wiping weekend!
Posted by: Elizabeth | October 14, 2006 at 06:12 PM
have a lovely weekend!
I kept telling my daughters "you don't get to choose brother or sister like you can choose french fries or onion rings!"
LOL at the names. very cute.
Posted by: rachel | October 14, 2006 at 04:30 PM
I like Chalk! I mean, when you think about it, is it really that far off from "Clay?"
Posted by: Mom101 | October 14, 2006 at 04:25 PM
Cute parent hack idea. Although, I liked the kid in the cage idea more! *LOL*
More importantly, enjoy the diaper free weekend! (And a little time with the hubby)
Posted by: Pattie | October 14, 2006 at 03:33 PM
My friend's 3-year old dubbed their new baby to be "Garlic Toast".
Posted by: Di | October 14, 2006 at 12:06 PM
I'm digging the Anti-Racist Parent site too. And Q is very creative. All these parents out there, going for unusual names and just ending up with a bunch of Ks and Ys where they shouldn't be - they'd be well advised to just chose an everyday noun that they like.
Posted by: mothergoosemouse | October 14, 2006 at 09:57 AM
Hey, thanks for that link. That's great!
Posted by: krista | October 14, 2006 at 09:30 AM
I love your candor! Have a great diaper free weekend. I just popped over to Anti Racist parent. Thanks for pointing the way. This site is great. I can't wait to really dig in. I just might have to spread the word as well. Thanks!
Posted by: Momish | October 14, 2006 at 09:15 AM