lead paint

There’s a new phrase in town — “body burden” — and no, it doesn’t refer to the weight you gained over the holidays, nor that husband who doesn’t help around the house.

As if life with three young children isn’t fraught with enough danger. They could run out on a busy street when I’m rummaging in my purse for bus fare. They could laugh while chewing an organic, locally-grown grape, and choke.