You've got to check out this new vending machine that's being tested in Washington DC. (Viewing articles at The New York Times Onlinerequires a free registration, but it's worth it.)


So, Kirsten's having a real problem at school. While she tells us that she loves her new class and her new teachers, she is missing her teacher from the 2-year-old room enough to throw a tantrum every morning. I can usually reason with her, but I haven't been successful with this one yet.