The best thing to do is call the bookstores and ask them their times. I know Politics and Prose use to do one on Mondays in the morning...Borders in Friendship Heights does them as well. Not sure the day.

Your son is probably reacting to the shock of getting a new nanny. And boys do react very differently than girls. He may feel betrayed that the other nanny left and so on.

DO NOT hire another nanny...Give it time.

Talk to your Nanny...OPEN communication with your Nanny is key and should be mutual on both sides. Ask her what she thinks and how she feels as well. It is not an easy thing to come in as a new nanny to children who have been with another nanny prior.

Kids form great bonds with nannies...After all they are a key/major part part in raising and caring for your children. Love, trust and so on is built just as it is with parents.

And although your son is young TALK to him..Help him figure out what is going on, how he feels...

Help your son and the nanny find some things they may have in common...

I am the mother of two girls and one son...I have also worked as a nanny and specialize in early childhood development. I am happy to offer help if you would like to contact me directly......

Sunscreen does NOT keep one from tanning. That comes from your personal pigmentation. Sunscreen is meant to block and protect your child's skin from the UV rays of the sun that cause skin cancer...And protection from getting sunburn which can lead to other medical problems.

GO there

RELAX....
This happens to every woman who is giving birth for the first time. You feel insecure, uncertain and so on. It is VERY normal to feel this way.

Once your baby is born you may still feel pangs of anxiety...but the overwhelming natural love you will feel once you hold that baby in your arms will reassure you that it was meant to be.

As far as your marriage...It take work. More so once you have children. Just remember to make your marriage a priority as it is what will make you both the parents you give to your child.

Best wishes!

When they can climb out of the crib

I have been where you are. I went from working forever until I was pregnant with my son and was put on bed rest. I have been a stay at home mom for 7years now. The first 2years it was hard for me mentally. To become financially dependent on just one income, (my husbands) and so on.
Anyhow, I could write a small book to you about this. But will leave it at I am happy to lend you an ear anytime you need to talk to someone. From one mother to another who has been there.
Take care and ENJOY it while you can.

Are there any out there???

It's called motherhood/parenthood.
WELCOME to the realization that it is not all hugs, kisses and flowers. The good news is, once this challenge is over another one will just begin. How you deal with it and grow from the experiences with your children make you the parent you are.

Honestly I think this woman is completely selfish and OUT OF HER MIND!!! To me she is abusive and neglectful. To the system as well as to these children she has given birth to.

However I would never wish her dead or anything of that nature. I believe you reap what you sew. Everything for a reason. She is the one who has to live with this, not anyone else. I pity her greatly and feel very sorry for those children.