The Neil Hopkins update

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4OZ_oGQXKo

Since last I spoke of Neil Hopkins, he has been in HBO's "Big Love" and in USA's "The 4400" (above) I worked with Neil to write a little article/press release about his ability to do a Walken impression. This led to a radio interview.

In the above clip, Neil plays another addicted rockstar type, similar to his character on "Lost" but this character is not exactly like Liam Pace - it's a brand new turn on the same concept. Great job!

You're Kidding Me, Right?

Apparently, this magazine cover is drumming up a lot of controversy.

C'mon! This is a baby eating, where babies are supposed to eat.

Do people have such virginal eyes that this photo is somehow wrong?

It is a sad world if we ever forget where babies are supposed to be fed.

Not everyone can breastfeed, which is why bottles and formula were invented. But, they weren't invented in order to replace some kind of gross habit.

Every woman owes it to herself to try to breastfeed their baby. It doesn't always work out, but it's not really supposed to be a "choice" any more than you can choose where the baby comes out. Breasts are supposed to make milk. Is this such a strange concept to people?

I think this photo was tastefully done. I mean, if there was some sexy red lace in there and if the baby was dressed in a little pimp hat, then I'd wonder. Otherwise, this is nothing unusual that people should even think twice about. Well, whatever. I am just sad that there are women who still think that way about the functions of a female body. It's too bad for them, but maybe not their fault - perhaps someone told them that doing what all female mammals do is somehow wrong.

Bedtime joys

Reading
Originally uploaded by candy.

It's hard to believe that Ethan will be going into first grade in just a couple weeks! Him and his brother have both grown so much over the summer, and summer has just flown by!

Lately, due to babysitters, and other summer things going on, their bedtime routine has become quite flexible. Sometimes they skip a bath because they had one earlier (due to playing outside with the hose or going to the pool) Sometimes they watch a little movie or play together. And, sometimes Ethan takes it upon himself to put his baby brother to bed himself. If asked, he'll help Adam get on his pajamas, get him into bed, and read to him. We always look forward to the day that they'll mostly just put themselves to bed without any kind of long drawn out routine. It would be nice! But, usually, despite being satisfied with enough reading, there needs to be some follow-up with mom or dad - extra tucking, songs and kisses. That's okay too.

I should also mention, if I haven't already, that Adam is fully out of pull ups. After he potty trained during the day, I noticed he wasn't wetting at night at all - almost from the first day of daytime potty trianing success, he had trained himself at night! We have not had a single bed wetting, which is amazing to me because Ethan wasn't this easy.