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The Desperate Ways I Tempted Fate When My Son Was Overdue

"It's June and unseasonably hot so, naturally, I decided to tackle about 450 errands. My husband gently suggested, with a dash of infuriating logic, that perhaps this wasn't the best idea. But I argued that not only was it a good idea, IN FACT IT'S THE BEST IDEA I'VE EVER HAD because what wouldl make it even morelikely that I'll go into labor? Doing things that if I were to go into labor, would make my life intrinsically more difficult! This made total sense at the time."



Kids Books are Taking over My House! 

"Most are gifts or hand-me-downs, but I can’t stop the tide. Board books in Hebrew? Sure! I bet I can figure it out! A copy ofOh the Places You’ll Go inscribed lovingly to someone named “Kelly” from someone named “Aunt Mary” that was rescued from the Salvation Army dollar bin? We will treasure it always."