Susan left the dining room to get more gravy for the turkey her family was enjoying. Upon returning, she was shocked to find her five-year-old son Jason lifting her wine glass to his lips, unnoticed by the rest of her chattering family. She had always told him alcohol was for grown-ups and figured … [Read more...]
Why I Won’t Apologize For Having Wine O’Clock At My House
“It’s wine o’clock” “Bottle opener = Mommy’s fidget spinner” “My kids whine so I wine.” I’ve seen so many ‘mommy loves wine’ references across my social media I’ve lost count. They all make light of our love for wine. Many of us share them in solidarity of how we enjoy ending our long days … [Read more...]
Hangovers And Parenting Are A Terrible, Horrible Combination
I’m pretty sure I’m sober now. Like 92 percent sure. I am sure, however, that hangovers and parenting are a terrible combination. Horrible! The worst! The problem mostly comes down to having a kid (or worse, more than one kid) who have no respect for requests like, ‘Please don’t talk.’ Or, … [Read more...]
Labour Day is the New New Year’s Day (The Final Chapter – With Video)
I have written a few blogs about how I treat Labour Day like it’s New Year's Day. Ya know, back from vacation, back to school and back to reality. It’s a great time to exercise more and eat and drink less. Well, let’s just say I had the best of intentions but I’m easily swayed. Have a look at this … [Read more...]
Toddling into the Terrible Twos.
I guess I could tell you the kid is advanced, because he seems to have hit the Terrible Twos a few months early. We've been doing pretty well - we've been managing moods and mitigating disasters (LIKE MOTHEREFFING CHAMPS), but tonight the levy broke and he spilled over and Spouse and I got … [Read more...]
words for Wednesday on Friday-Dorothy Parker says it best
"I wish I could drink like a lady, I can take one or two at mostThree I am under the tableAnd four I am under the host" Dorothy Parker … [Read more...]