I'm having a great time here in Atlanta with my firstborn child MaryAnn and her cool hubby Robert. The best part of the whole visit has been sharing in their plans/chatter/preparation for the late January/early February arrival of "little Dana," my third grandchild.

Yesterday, MaryAnn and I celebrated her 31st birthday by going to Babies 'R Us and finishing the shopping. I can say proudly that I'm no longer shocked when I enter this store, as I was the first time. At that time, I just couldn't believe that one could fill a whole mega-store with baby items. If anyone has any doubt about what an advantage it is to be born American, they just need to go to one of these stores.

Anyway, now I know what a Diaper Genie is, and where to find one in the store. I even figured out that we needed the "wide-mouthed" refills, instead of the "narrow-mouthed" ones. And I was the disposable diaper expert (thanks to Katie), as I confidently told MaryAnn - "it's Pampers or Huggies. Those are the best!"

After having four perfectly normal healthy children of my own without the advantage of this baby superstore, I know that it's possible to have a baby without all of this stuff. But if all this stuff helps moms and dads spend more quality time holding/hugging/loving their children, then I'm all for it!