Recently I've been the butt of a few jokes. I'm not too concerned about it because I was prepared. I knew when I agreed to be interviewed for an article on women's sex drive that, chances were pretty good I was going to get some ribbing. But I don't mind. I think it is too important.In my opinion, … [Read more...]
Fear Mongering? Media Frenzy? Just Breathe.
For 10 days I have been sick. No, it's not H1N1 but in some ways I think I might have been better off if it was. With all the media attention creating a public frenzy I could not get in to see a doctor to save my life - literally. So I have been tending to my own chest infection with slow but steady … [Read more...]
Where Did the Time Go?
My son is 10. In some ways he is still my little boy. He loves his hugs. When he's sad he needs a cuddle from his mom. Sometimes, although less often, he still cries and turns to me. He gets scared and still makes innocent little comments that make me smile. But, more and more, this is changing and … [Read more...]
Dear Daughter, I’m Sorry. I Was Wrong. It is Still A Man’s World.
Today I learned something. A big, big lesson on parenting my spunky, athletic, aggressively competitive daughter. I learned that no matter how equal women's rights might appear, this world is still ruled by men. Duh, right? You're thinking, "where the hell have you been, sister"? And now I am … [Read more...]
Oh, Btw, Now I’m a Parenting Expert
I had to share this with you. Today I got a call from a newspaper asking for my perspective on a current issue related to children. They wanted a quote from me as, get this, "a parenting expert". Wtf?! I just about choked. Me? An expert on parenting? Um, no. No. No. And a big fat NO. So, I laughed … [Read more...]
So I Guess You’re One of THOSE WOMEN.
Today was weird. I had a strange conversation with a woman at Starbucks. First of all, you should know that Starbucks is like my Cheers. I walk in and the baristas wave. They know my name and my drink (grande non-fat no water Tazo chai) without me saying a word. I thank them, by name, and chat about … [Read more...]
Girls Night Out
What I have realized over the last year or so is that there is something really special about spending one-on-one time with my children. Family time is great and seeing my kids have fun together is fabulous too but spending time with one of them alone is truly special. Like when my son and I took … [Read more...]
Am I the only mom dreading back-to-school??
Both in real life and online moms everywhere are counting down to back-to-school and some have already expressed their glee regarding their Boards early start to the school year. I, however, am not. I am plugging my ears and shouting "I can't hear you!" at the top of my lungs. I don't know why … [Read more...]
Reflections- 10 Years of Motherhood
Yesterday my son, my first born, turned 10. In a flash he went from this:To this: And the whole thing just seems inconceivable. For one thing, I can't seem to accept the fact that I am not 19 anymore. I can't believe that I am actually old enough to have a child in the double digits let alone that … [Read more...]
Threats and Bribes and All Those Proud Parenting Moments
My kids and their cousins adore each other. If you told them that their moms are tired of the bickering, teasing, and fighting they would be shocked. They think it is a giant love-fest full of fun and laughter. I'm happy about this and I realize now to my utter surprise that it was probably like … [Read more...]
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