I've spent a lot of time lately on urbanmoms.ca, reading what the other members and contributors have to say. It's kind of like sitting in on a coffee klatsch with a bunch of new people that you're excited to get to know. One of those women whom I've decided to get to know a bit better is Kath. … [Read more...]

Hi Gorgeouses, Before we get into the good stuff, the stuff that really matters, I just want to point out that I PREDICTED IT! Yes I did. Because I'm psychic. I really am. I just knew: even though the "Sadie" in me (i.e., the one who leads with her head) said Sadie was going to win, the … [Read more...]

Today, chez Bad Mother, I wrote about my realization that the sorry, messy state of our household is very likely a permanent condition. Why it took me over a year to realize this, I do not know. For some reason, I thought that the mess and ick that attends ife with a baby was temporary, that the … [Read more...]

anyone have one of these? a guide that helps you put your children to bed? because i need one. stat. knock wood. poo poo poo. no jinxies. all that jazz.  my Bellezilla is an expert when it comes to bedtime. an expert. at around 6 pm she starts rubbing her eyes. i drag her out as long as i can … [Read more...]

Hi Gorgeouses, Sorry so late with this post. The monkey is FINALLY in her crib. Not sleeping, but not screaming, so we're good for a little while. I FINALLY have time to gossip with you. Wait till you see THIS....Check it!!!: OH-MY-GOSH!!! Oh - my - gosh. Speechless. EW! BFF's Britney and … [Read more...]

you would think that a person could make a decision and be on her merry way. you would think that people would say, "i hope you'll be happy." and leave it at that. but you, like me, are naive. people, especially in my community, always need something to talk about. someone's out of job, … [Read more...]

Hi Gorgeouses, I had house guests all weekend (as I ranted about over here...) and a wedding last night (HI ALISON L.!). So, I'm a little behind schedule. I'll have your MONDAY GOSSIP ASAP -- which is probably early this aft. Gotta go work off the dessertS I scarfed last night.... Check it this aft, … [Read more...]

1. Further to my post about the mommy-haters over at Delta Airlines... Delta has apparently apologized and 'disciplined' the flight attendant who insisted that the nursing mother and her family be ejected from their flight (no word, however, on what kind of 'discipline' was imposed.) As I noted in … [Read more...]

it's now an official title. because i said so. and i make the rules. Aura outdoes herself every year. The food. The table. The games. (yes, we play games. Thanksgiving games, no less!). This year, in particular, i was thoroughly impressed, because she was hosting ALONE for the first 3/4 of the … [Read more...]

Hi Gorgeouses! I just got back from a night at the ballet -- my second ballet at the new Four Season's Centre for the Performing Arts. It was très gorj. More on this at The Cheaty Monkey. For now, I'm thinking I'd like to get to bed at some point, so let's get this show on the road, shall we? So... … [Read more...]