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There are numerous “joys” of parenthood no one ever warns you about -- like how far projectile puke can actually, well, project or how privacy in the bathroom becomes nothing more than a distant memory once kids invade the house.  No one gives you any heads up about shopping for school supplies either.  Had I received that memo I would have walked into Wa

FYI Mommies!!  The Learning Express toy store at the Village at Stone shopping center has the My Name Drink Bottles on sale for $1 a piece.  These are nifty, no-spill thermoses with the built-in straws and pop cap.  The toy store still has a wide selection of names left.  These drink bottles usually retail for about $7 and up. 

If you have never been to NEISD's annual PTA Used Book Sale, this is the year to go!  More than 70,000 books will be on sale through Sunday at the Blossom Athletic Center, 12002 Jones Maltsberger.  There are at least four long tables filled with children's books, many of which are in excellent condition and appear to have never been read.  Biographies, science fiction, mysteries, romance and self-help books are also for sale, along with novels by many popular fiction writers.  Bring a canvas bag or rolling cart and only cash or credit card will be accepted.&nbs

Text while driving?  Have teenagers??  Please, take a moment to watch this show on the dangers of using a cell phone behind the wheel:  

http://www.oprah.com/oprahshow/Watch-Oprahs-No-Texting-and-Driving-Show

It's been awhile since we've heard the pleasant pitter-patter of a lengthy and refreshing rain shower.  Miss that sound??  Check out this incredible video courtesy of YouTube:

 
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yjbpwlqp5Qw&annotation_id=annotation_323022&feature=iv

Whether I agreed with the final decision or not, I thought I at least understood the POA’s reasoning in forcing a local restaurateur to build a wall around a controversial sculpture installed on his property.  I understood, that is, until I tried to explain the situation to my 5-year-old.

Those who visited the San Antonio Zoo early last week may have stumbled upon an unusual sight.  A Francois Langur Monkey somehow escaped from the enclosure and was entertaining a mob of onlookers.  It’s hard to know which was more alarming – the slow response from zoo employees or the number of adults seen lifting their young children up to “pet&rdqu

In need of an "awwww" moment?  Check out this video made by NorthRock Church this past Mother's Day....

http://vimeo.com/4609302?pg=share_email&sec=http://vimeo.com/4609302.

As Mother’s Day approaches, we pay tribute to 25 important lessons received from mom:

Dear Highly Impatient Lady Laying on Her Horn,