The importance of getting goofy with your kids.
What good does all this nonsense do them? you ask. Will it endear my children to their teachers? I doubt it. Boost their IQs? Not likely. But nonsense is a sound investment and an inoculation against gloom. It may just make them happier people who are better equipped to weather adversity and stress.
Benjamin & Sarah's Babyblog is a collection of notes on our children's development and experiences as well as occassional links to information on the Web of personal interest as a parent.