We all have our things we love most especially in our kids but for me if I had to choose one (and that is terribly difficult) it would have to be the two of them singing. I listen to something they have sung at least once a day but it is often more frequently. It is like a vitamin. I need it. … [Read more...]
being dad
as I play both mom and dad I thought I would try out what DADS everywhere are so notoriously good at … [Read more...]
Am I a BAD MOMMY?
After a couple days knocked off my feet and "recuperating" (HA!) from my c-section I was shuffled off to the breastfeeding clinic located in the maternity ward. Rules were you could not leave the hospital until you've got the "latch on". Well, I was already an emotional wreck. I was overwhelmed with … [Read more...]
Keeping it real – Confessions from this mama of 8!
We all know that I am not ashamed to admit that occasionally (okay almost daily) I want to tell my children to just shut the f**k up, but what about the other things that many mothers really are afraid to mention or talk about? You know the things you swore you would NEVER say or do during your BTBC … [Read more...]
My Tasmanian devil
So when first child came along - she was so easy, so angelic- I thought WOW I am a great mom And just like you should never say " I never get sick" or "I never get speeding tickets" because WHAM you get hit with both I must have said WOW I am a great mom too many times because then I got … [Read more...]
it is the smallest things that make the difference
About year ago I went to pick up my daughter at a sleepover (why does anyone use that term? We know they dont sleep) party at a friend's from school. The mom, who I did not know well, asked me in for coffee. You know how kids love it when they want more time together and they see you chatting? … [Read more...]
words for wednesday(yes, it is thursday)-pennies for your thougths, quarters for your behavior
" I will give you more quarters if you are good. Loonies if you are really good." Overheard at the grocery store - mom to her little son. yikes. … [Read more...]
Words for Wednesday-I am idiot with bed head
"I used to be reasonably intelligent, passably attractive and funny. Now I am just an idiot with bed head" me, mother of a rower My younger daughter started her on water rowing this week which means our 5:15 … [Read more...]
What I know.
When I write here there are often strong reactions. When I share my situation, my mistakes and my feelings many people get angry. In fact, it can feel a bit like they have rallied the town together, armed with torches and pitchforks and in a wild frenzy they begin their witchhunt. And I am the … [Read more...]
I made a mistake
This is what you are supposed to say about what others might call a failed marriage. It is a simple answerAnd it is something acceptable (albeit a small word for a large thing)we all make mistakesHOWEVERWith all the support and help I have had from close friends and familyI don't think I am … [Read more...]
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