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Welcome to my blog, thank you so very much for visiting me! I hope you'll take a look around at the site, sign up to follow me, and email me a question or two in search of advice. I promise to provide at least a kernel of interest and a humorous anecdote.

Since this is my first entry, I thought I'd share some unsolicited advice.

1. I strongly recommend that you arm yourself with some "pump it up" music. It can completely change your day, give you a moment of solace, or help you to laugh at a bad situation that you can't change. I love music, I love to sing, so my "pump it up" playlist on my ipod is pretty long. When the tantrums are in full swing, the child gate is ripped off the wall, and a toddler has just soiled him or herself, I find that a little Black Eyed Peas can help me gain perspective. If you don't have a "pump it up" playlist, get one. If you do, update it! Add in some older songs that you used to hear at the pep rallies in high school, do a search on itunes of what the kids are listening to nowadays. Music can be great therapy, and if you're at home or have an ipod, it can be right at your fingertips.

2. On the 4th of July, try to dress your small children in something other than red, white, and blue. Trying to find a 2-foot-tall person in a sea of preschool patriotism can be near impossible. If you feel like you absolutely MUST dress your little ones in the theme for the holiday, I understand. Some of the star spangled smocked dresses and flag t-shirts are downright irresistible! Take a picture on your phone of your child before you go into any crowded areas. That way, if they get lost, you will be prepared with an up to date picture on hand.

3.Never send anything in an email you wouldn't want to come out in court. If you absolutely have to say something unseemly, make a phone call and hope that you aren't being recorded!

Well, there are three of the MANY fascinating things I have to share with you. There is much, much more interest, intrigue and instruction to come!