Dear Bonnie and Wilma,
When I have my next child, be prepared for a novel of my expections.
Get in line, Judi. I am spending my evening reading the "novels" that the parents wrote about their kids. I gave them one sheet of paper, some of them used three!

I have several suggestions on individual discipline strategies and two parents who would prefer their kids don't go on the playground.

Where shall I put them when the rest of us go out there, eh? Perhaps I can borrow Atlas to do some babysitting. At least he would be entertaining! Ay, yi yi!
Bonnie, we are going to have to get through this year together!
Becca - that first week can be tough, can't it? I swear Barney was in a daze all last week. I looked lost in a sea of newfound expectations. I think he's swimming to the top, though - this week is better so far.
Angie - how is the burning pain? Maybe you are using new muscles in PT that you are not used to using and those are sore? You need a ticker for the steroid shots, lady! That doctor needs an assistant, or he needs to stop the checker playing. We are thinking of you!
Hi Heather, Tricia, Julie, Shannon and anyone I am neglecting! See you tomorrow!