We were among the millions who cued up at the theater to see Monsters vs. Aliens this weekend, helping it win the No. 1 spot at the box office this weekend. This is only the third movie Truman’s actually sat through so we were thrilled not to have paid $40 (if you count popcorn and sodas) only to walk out of the theater. The previews made him laugh and, as we suspected, so did the movie. His favorite character was BOB.
Truman has had a slight curiosity about monsters even before the movie. He wants to know where monsters live. (He …read more

“Grocery stores and shopping trips can turn toddlers into little monsters. Here’s how to make this weekly outing less stressful and more enjoyable for both of you.”
I don’t know if my sisters and I were little monsters, but more often than not, Dad was put in charge of us while Mom shopped. I can still remember the games of Eye Spy we played from the backseat of the car. That man had to have the patience of a saint! And Eye Spy… he was good at it!
But if you have to take your little darlings into the store with you, …read more