SR Blogs: Life BK Seems So Long Ago

Instead of “B.C.” or “A.D.,” the dating system my husband and I use at our house is “B.K.” B.K. – “Before Kids” – obviously refers to that period not so long ago when we could stay out late, sleep in, have leisure time to read books or just relax. Looking back, I now wonder what I ever did with all those extra hours B.K. — those years when I didn’t have to change diapers or stay up all night to nurse or comfort a child. While I miss having free time, I’m a lot more satisfied now. I also believe that I’ve become a better person as a result of my kids/ Virginia de Leon , Parents Council. More here

* Poll: Good news for Gregoire, Obama /Rich Roesler, Eye On Olympia
* Ask not what a politician could do to language /Jim Camden, Spin Control 2.0
* Most Internet users are … girls /Vox Box
* Brighter outlook for real estate, condo markets /Parker Howell, Here’s The Dirt
* Q-and-A with Gonzaga’s Mark Few /Jim Meehan, Sportslink
* Sticker thief could be one of us /Out On The Town

Question: How has parenthood changed you? What lessons have you learned from your own children?