Once upon a time, my son’s dad took him to Palm Springs for nine days. I didn't expect the roller coaster that would follow in my own emotions. Stage 1: Elation No making lunches. No marathon bedtime routine. No responsibilities. Maybe some of my friends still go to the bar! Maybe the bar is … [Read more...]
Parents, We All Have Something To Lose
"Mommy, I had a bad dream!" my little boy whined, climbing into my big bed and grabbing a pillow. I pulled him close to cuddle me and I asked him to tell me all about it. He hesitated at first. Then slowly, the story came out. He had a bad dream about a burglar coming in and shooting us. "I don't … [Read more...]
Three Times Shorts Shopping Was Exactly Like Mean Girls
“Get in, loser, we're going shopping!” It’s that time of year again. It’s the time of year when I remember none of my shorts fit properly and my kid is almost old enough to be embarrassed by that. So, with a great deal of reluctance, I venture out into the universe in search of stuff that covers my … [Read more...]
Finding My Inner Mom Ninja
There's a great song by Classified about finding your inner ninja. It's catchy and peppy. It makes you want to sing along and dance a little. It's about pushing through and finding your awesome deep inside. Parenting is hard and to survive, you have to find your inner ninja. A lot of my parenting … [Read more...]
Are We There Yet? Raising a Hell-Raiser
"Are we there yet?" It's the single most dreaded question on a summer road trip. You hear it 500 million times until your head is ready to explode. Of course we aren't there yet, tiny human ball of annoying questions. If we were there, we would be parked. It seems pretty obvious, but sure, keep … [Read more...]
The Apple Doesn’t Fall Far From The Tree
I was told my child was sarcastic and difficult on a particularly tired day at daycare. It didn't take a lot of insight to realize where that came from, just a long, hard look in the mirror. Of course, that required a conversation because he needed to understand what it's like to be that way all the … [Read more...]
Why I’m Not Trying To Get My Pre-Baby Body Back
"You know those things where you squish them and they are gushy and the stuff squeezes out through the other side of your hand? It feels like that!" my son said gleefully. What on earth was he talking about? Oh yes, that would be my belly. What does mommy's belly feel like? He was trying to describe … [Read more...]
The Importance Of Reading, Writing And Arithmetics
While I am a fan of the arts and sports, I believe in the basics and have tried to instill a love of them into my son. Reading, writing and arithmetic are things I live for in a geeky way and I wanted to share that weird love with him. He has been somewhat reluctant—until recently that … [Read more...]
Complimentary Kindness: Why My Kid Is A Thank You Machine
Motherhood can feel like a thankless job. You incubate this thing and it makes your belly giant, gives you heartburn and makes you barf all over the place. If you are really lucky, you get to spend ten whole months barfing, silently cursing the bill of goods you were sold on the whole nine months … [Read more...]
Being A Single Mom & Picking Up The Pieces
A fresh set of eyes can be helpful in solving problems. What eyes are fresher than those of a child? My child is a very inspiring problem solver. He sees solutions that I would never even dream of because he is so imaginative. He's good at puzzles—picking up the pieces and putting them where they … [Read more...]
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