(I bristle at the Sneaky Chef method of getting kids to eat vegetables, but am totally willing to secretly drug my child into pooping. Big fat hypocrite, or just practical? Discuss.)

I figure, you want him to be eating veggies when he's a teenager, probably not so keen that he develops a habit of self-medicating. Entirely reasonable distinction!

My current fb friend issue is people who do not know me at all but are fans of the musicians I know. Which is weird and stalkery and they will be disappointed with the amount of time I spend with said musicians. But they are also potential donors. I have a decent percentage of craxy fans on my mailing list already. I dunno. Filters, I guess, but I don`t really trust facebook to honor my security protocols.

Ugh Jessica, what a PITA.

Burrell, much ~ma for your MiL. Steady hands and keen eyes for the surgeon(s), healing for herself, and anti-stress~ma for the whole family.

people who do not know me at all but are fans of the musicians I know. Which is weird and stalkery and they will be disappointed with the amount of time I spend with said musicians. But they are also potential donors

WTF? I don't think I have anyone I don't know as my FB friend. People I don't know WELL, yes. Oh, wait--there's one rando chick I friended back at the beginning, who is best friends with my sister.

Can't you set up a page for your ministry/nonprofit, and direct them to "like" that, rather than friend you?

Mineral oil is not recommended for kids under 12 without a doctor's supervision.

We used it on both Emmett and Matilda on our doctor's rec. Which may not be persuasive to you, but it worked fine. Two teaspoons of mineral oil will take out the worst blockage, and one is usually sufficient.

In Other Less Poopy News: Matilda's party went off without a hitch. Much fun was had. Presents galore. Happy kids chasing Emmett around the playground for a couple hours. Pizza, cake. Good.

Then the Giants won the National League West!

So. We're good at Chez Zmayhem. Tired but good.

Glad you guys were able to pull off a great party despite the weather, Hec and JZ!

In Other Less Poopy News: Matilda's party went off without a hitch. Much fun was had. Presents galore. Happy kids chasing Emmett around the playground for a couple hours. Pizza, cake. Good.

Yay! I'm so glad for you guys.

Happy kids chasing Emmett around the playground for a couple hours.

He's doing such a great job as older brother, he deserves a raise.

He's doing such a great job as older brother, he deserves a raise.

I for one am happy to support his promotion to Even Older Brother.