Before the economy took a huge dive, we planned a trip to Todos Santos in Baja with two other families. Six adults and four toddlers loaded up and ventured south for some time at the beach. Vacations are a little different with kids. Not as much time at the beach reading, but I was able to finish one book. 
Every Sunday morning in my pjs, I pick up my Sunday New York Times in my driveway. Hot tea in my favorite blue mug, I sit down find the Style section and read the Modern Love column. This past Sunday's was a teary one, a wonderful story about marriage, love, friendship, and commitment.
Take a moment to read it. It is so worth it.
http://www.nytimes.com/2009/03/08/fashion/08love.html
In January, I photographed a feature story on autism for Mothering which is on news stands now. The article focuses on the cost of autism to families when health insurance and the federal government won't cover the treatments needed.
