The children that are being born now are radically different from those of us born as the parents of their parents, but the same rules that applied to child-rearing twenty years ago still apply today. Actually, they are more important today than ever before, because this new "breed" of child, the crystal child, implies and requires additional care on the part of the parent.

These new children have very special gifts. They use their minds to do so much more than we ever considered: moving objects, reading the minds of others, even seeing things that are invisible to their parents and grandparents…angels, perhaps? They have the ability to magnify any energy they feel. What is foreign to them is fear. They are beings of pure love.
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Okay, I need to address the elephant in the room - Why I'm not writing anymore.

What? You don't see an elephant? It's right there. It's soiling the rug as we speak. It's an abomination! You just see a lumpy, smelly couch in need of replacing? Elephant, old couch. Toe-may-toe, Toe-mah-toe.

Yeah, I'm busy. The kids are kicking my ass. They take up so many more hours than I was prepared to give up and most days I just don't have the time to give to my own creative outlets. Blah, blah, blah.

Honestly, I just don't have the words. I use so many words every day - words to admonish, to soothe, to share, to order
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If you're looking for a great baby shower gift or a soft and stylist blanket for your child's carseat look no further. We've found them at Carseat Blankies. We were thrilled when were asked to do this review. When we actually received the blanket we were quite impressed. It was wrapped with a beautiful ribbon and tag with information and directions on how to care for your blanket. The blanket we received was approximately 21 x 26 and made out of a delicious soft, minky fabric. I loved the color combination of chocolate, tan and blue (shown above). The blanket is well constructed and my grandson adored it. He rubbed it constantly while drinking his bottle in his carseat. He finds the blanket soothing. We have two words for this find, Oh Snap. This blanket goes in grandma's bag of fabulicious finds.

We've found a gifted writer of children's books and wanted to share her site with our readers. Yolanda Cullagh, wife, mother of four, grandmother, and author, has written the Dragonfly Dreams Series of children's books. Dragonflies are everywhere. They are in her books, and on her tee shirts and jewelry. They are adorable. Her first book is Sebastian the Dragonfly (shown). Sebastian is a beautiful bluish-green color. He loves to wind-surf and go on safaris. I fell in love with him. Her second book is Sabina. Sabina is a Beach Fly who loves to build sand castles.

Because I fell in love with Sabastian we chose to review that book, and found it to be quite delightful. It's the perfect bedtime story for any little boy or girl. I was particularly impressed with the hardback cover on the book and the brilliant colors. It is beautifully illustrated as well. In addition to the books, Yolanda has adorable screen print shirts of Sebastian and Sabina. The books and tees would make a great gift set.

Yes, you read the title right. There's a nasty divorce going on, and one party wants their kidney back. Lets look at the players in this saga, Dr. Richard Batista and his wife Dawnelle, a nurse. The plot, Richard Batista wants the kidney back that he donated to his soon to be ex-wife. The soon to be ex-wife will most likely die if she doesn't keep the kidney. If she doesn't give the kidney back, Dr. Batista wants her to cough up (no pun intended) $1.5 million as a part of the divorce settlement.

In June 2001, Dr. Batista donated a kidney to his wife after two other transplants failed. Dr. Batista claims that he donated his kidney to save his wife's life and to turn their marriage around. The marriage had been suffering as a result of his wife's medical problems. The kidney transplant was successful; however, it failed to hold the marriage together as Dr.

Your penis is mine, your penis is mine, your penis is mine. Do I have your attention? I wanted to share this post with you because I believe the world is becoming more insane each day. I'm thinking that maybe I'm seeing it as insane because I've finally matured and gathered my senses, and when people do things out of the ordinary it gets my attention. You ask what's out of the ordinary? How about setting your husband's penis on fire.

A 44 year old Australian woman is accused of just that. She saw her husban hug another woman last week and became jealous. She poured an alcohol based substance on him as he slept, set him on fire and he died from the injuries. She wanted to burn his penis to let him know that it was hers. She stated, "I just wanted to burn his penis so it belongs to me and no one else. ... I didn't mean this to happen."

Are you a Winnie The Pooh lover? I am and I'm thrilled to hear that a new Winnie The Pooh book will be published in 2009. The anticipated date is October, almost 80 years after the original book.

I decorated my daughter's nursery in a Pooh Bear theme. That was almost 30 years ago. I still call her Pooh Bear. I have a 15 month old grandson now, and I love to dress him in Pooh clothing and read Pooh books to him. He too is becoming a Pooh Bear lover.

Return to the Hundred Acre Wood is the new book. They're keeping the details under wraps, but I've added the book to my list of Christmas gifts for Xavier. I'm sure it will thrill the young and young at heart.

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I finished my first book for 2009, Die, My Love. For those who missed my initial post, one of my goals for 2009 was to read more. This was the first book that I've read by Kathryn Casey. I found her book well written and engaging. Usually if a book doesn't get my attention by Chapter 2, it becomes difficult for me to continue reading. I had no problem finishing this one. I polished it off at the doctor's office yesterday.

If you are a true crime reader, you won't want to miss this baby. It's about a renowned Richmond, VA college professor who marries a pretty, but dysfunctional Texas attorney who can't pass the bar or hold a job. After 3 children and a lot of drama, the marriage eventually unravels. They go through a bitter divorce. The professor's ex-wife and sister in law work to make his life a living hell.

No kiddy give away this time ladies, this give away is hot and it's just for you. This red satin and cheetah print pillow case has just been added to the inventory of Sharmooz Luxury gifts. Not only is this pillowcase soft and sexy, it could lead to a good night's sleep. Satin pillows are also great for protecting your hair. Because I have my hair colored regularly (Don't tell anyone), I use a satin cap or scarf to tie my hair at bedtime. On those nights that I desire a little romance, I leave the satin cap and scarf behind. Although I've been told that it doesn't matter what I'm wearing on my head, I just don't feel sexy. Usually by morning my hair is tangled or going in a 100 different directions and I suffer the consequences of not covering my hair when I brush it.

To help with my 2009 goal to read more, I decided to enter a book challenge. There are 2 options for the challenge. I'm going for option 2:

1) The first option is to simply buy one book and read it. The book you buy and read should be a book you have chosen for yourself for pleasure. It should not be work related and books read to your children do not count.

2) The second option is to buy one book a month and read it. I am asking that those of you who will probably already have one book read by January 2 choose this option. Books can be on your other challenge lists, it is only necessary that you buy them and read them! The challenge will end December 31, 2009. Head over to the 2009 Book Challenge and sign up.