Buns, Bells and Baby dolls

Buns...

My middle child LOVES to play video games. I can't tell you how many times I hear "Mommy, can I play Wii?" in any given day.

He's not quite as fond of clothing. Often he wears just enough to cover his buns. 

This is how I found him the other afternoon.

Bells...

I love the sound of the Salvation Army bell ringing outside stores...so do my kids! We never pass that red bucket without making a donation. I think it's a wonderful opportunity to teach children about the importance and the joy of giving.

Baby dolls...

[An open letter to Walmart]

Dear Walmart,

I shopped at your store tonight. I was in the market for a baby doll...one with beautiful brown skin. Your shelves were well stocked and there was a variety of dolls to choose from. Some of the dolls talked, some of the dolls walked, some came with accessories, some had a twin. But not a single doll was brown. I stood there...shocked. Then I looked around at the other shoppers. Many of them...most of them had brown skin. It just doesn't make sense to me. I'm so disappointed...so sad. I, and I'm sure many other mommies, would appreciate it if you would adjust your inventory. I'm bringing a little Ethiopian princess home to her forever family and she's going to need some baby dolls!