The first time I saw a Baby Einstein video I was babysitting for a friend of mine. They were going out to dinner and said I could go ahead and pop in the DVD for their son. When I did, I was so thoroughly bored and annoyed by the obnoxious images. . . READ FULL STORY

As you can see, Dessa was Snow White for Halloween.  You won't find a picture of Farrah in costume because there isn't one.  A costume, I mean. Our poor second child had to settle for a creative ensemble of leopard print sweater and beret—a. . . READ FULL STORY

Like many Latinos, I gave up some of my favorite prime time television to check out Soledad O'Brien's CNN special Latino in America. I've been excited for this special since word first got out about it and it didn't disappoint. I think it gave a. . . READ FULL STORY

This past weekend, my best friend and her husband left with their daughter for a week-long vacation to Disney World—the place where dreams come true. Their daughter is the same age as Dessa so I'm sure she is in heaven. Since I first became. . . READ FULL STORY

If there is one thing I cannot wait to be rid of, it is diapers. Potty training is moving along well with Dessa (more on that soon) but we've got a five-month-old which means there's a long road ahead before we are diaper free. Sure, I could try. . . READ FULL STORY