Doubtful. There's no way he could make out an insanity defense. It more likely means he's in the process of working on a plea bargain.

Pleading "not guilty" is a right guaranteed by the Constitution, because the state is required to prove its case against you in court. I realize this case is horrifying and it is obvious that he is guilty,* but do we really want to go down that road letting the state mandate that people enter guilty pleas without a…

For one thing, each time the daughter was taken out of the house and then put back inside could count as one kidnapping. Since she is around 5 or 6 years old IIRC, taking her out once every two weeks or so would add up to something in the neighborhood of that number.

He still may, and I suspect probably will. Plea negotiations take a while, and pleading NG at arraignment is standard while your attorney negotiates a plea with the government.

Land's End and LL Bean both have pretty good girl options that are not sparkly or princessy. They also have great boy options without licensed characters or stupid sayings. (The stuff is kinda pricey but the quality is great, and it goes on sale regularly — if you have a Sears they often have tons of great Land's…

Yep. This is the approach I take as well.

I love this more than newborn kittens.

Right. Which is why I am not so convinced by the comments saying "maybe that's just the way they feel." Sure, maybe it is. Maybe they are deeply conflicted about working. But if so, then they could quit, take a sabbatical, take time off, whatever. They work by choice. That is fine, but they don't then need to…

I see your point. But I still wish they would stay away from the "guilt" stuff. It's perfectly reasonable to say "like a lot of people, I struggle with balancing my personal life, parenting, and my work." It's a bit different to talk about how "guilty" you feel for working, since guilt implies wrongdoing. It's not…

I have nothing to add but just wanted to say that I love the shit out of this post. It describes my life and feelings perfectly. (Except it's more like two hours of TV at my house).

Ugh. Sorry, Sandy and Melissa, I usually like you, but was it really necessary to trot out the "working mom guilt" trope? It's almost become an expectation that mothers have to justify the fact that they work — it's ok if you have to do it financially, but if you don't have that "excuse," then you better as hell…

Right there with you.

I was so impressed with myself for really toning down my swearing in front of my now- 6-year old, until I heard him struggling to open a jar the other day muttering to himself "eff this. effing eff this." Oops.

I'm a bit older than you but I completely agree. When I was in college (and dating afterwards), it was not a common thing to remove one's pubic hair. I'm sure some women did it but no one I knew did. I have no problem with it, and I certainly don't think people who prefer removing their hair are weird or "creepy,"…

I've driven it. It's pretty at first but it gets old fast.

I'm not sure I know what an "artabel" is but I have an art degree. I think these are technically stunning and that the artist is very talented. However, they are just not my cup of tea. I think they are lovely and accomplished, I just don't find them interesting. I am not opposed to photorealism but I think it is…

There is no way the snot could get into your mouth. None. You kind of have to see/use it to see why, but it's obvious as soon as you see it. And, yes, there is WAY more suction, and it is WAY more effective than the aspiratort. There is just no comparison. Once you have used the NoseFrida you will never go…

I have one more thing to add: Nosefrida . It is, simply put, revolting (REVOLTING!) — but it WORKS, and it has bought us many an hour of sleep when the baby was too congested to breathe without the intervention. As one reviewer puts it: the grossest thing I've ever loved.

I hope it works for you. I know you are probably completely sick of hearing people say this — but it WILL pass. And it's NOT YOU or your parenting. I have a delightful 6 year old and a 6 month old and here's what I have learned about babies and kids: they are irrational, they are inconsistent, and as soon as you…

I love those damn bottles. We use one for diaper changes. I don't cloth diaper but we do use cloth wipes and the peri bottle (with water) is perfect for squirting off poop.