I found out tonight that the Food Dye, Carmine, is actually made from crushed bugs. Apparently it's pretty common....It's also known as Cochineal or Carminic Acid.
Yum!

Little Man (4 years old---holy cow)
He's the single greatest thing I've done in my life and reminds me daily of how fun (and funny) life can be. He's turned out pretty swell for having such a heartless and evil mother.
Re: In other news (don't read if you're squemish)