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Another Dirty Little Parenting Secret. . .
It’s time for me to reveal yet another dirty little parenting secret: I’ve been co-sleeping. With Teddy. A. LOT. Pretty much part of every night. I. KNOW! Or I don’t know? I’m not sure what to make...
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It’s the Friday Funny: Husband v. Used Car
Just before Teddy was born, we got a “new to us” car. There was just no way I could cram another car seat into my VW convertible. And while I’d love to be a one car family, Baltimore just isn’t...
View ArticleThere’s a Heartache Tonight
We had a rough afternoon. Period. Mac was particularly moody, unkind, disrespectful, inconsolable. . . I tried to help him. I tried. There were moments when I was feeling less than charitable with the...
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Who The EFF is Riley?! Damn, Who The Hell Am I?
Ok. You know me, you know this much: I am a Mom and I take that seriously – more seriously than I’ve ever pursued anything else in my life. I want to soak up every moment I have with my children...
View ArticleANOTHER Dirty Parenting Secret: The Partially Supervised (Ahem) Car) Nap
Parents, grandparents, nannys, caregivers – Multiple Choice: If a kid falls asleep in the car (or stroller, or swing, or. . .) If your kid falls asleep ANY. DAMNED. WHERE. FOR. A. NAP: A.) You are...
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Reluctant Mother Attempts #Happylifetweaks
So, it’s frequently cold and dark in these parts this time of year. Whether you have children or not, the weather might leave you feeling a little glum. I’m certainly hearing from several of my “mom...
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Lame-Ass Sticker Chart: Don’t Knock It, ‘Til You Try It
So I don’t want to terrify any of you “newish” parents but THREE IS THE WORST! WORST. At least until 13-ish. Anyway, Mac, I’m happy to report, seems to be developmentally on track: meaning he’s...
View ArticleGood Bye Good Dog: Be Good, Watch the House, Ok? Whuvyou
5 AM: I have a screaming, snotty, teething Teddy on my hip. I’m slipping down the stairs in my socks. . .feels cold. . Thankfully, Chris has already made coffee. Vigorously blinking to keep my...
View ArticleReluctant Mother v Dining With Grandpa: AM I WRONG?
WEIGH IN HERE. I have a burning curiosity. . . TAKE YOUR KIDS TO A RESTAURANT. THERE’S A PREDICTABLE MESS ON THE FLOOR. DO YOU: A.) Make a reasonable attempt to clean up some of the mess. It sets a...
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Life With Toddlers: (Mostly) Lost In Translation
We’re reading Apple Farmer Annie by Monica Wellington. . . Me: Look, Annie’s making a bundt cake. Mac: Mac wants to make a cake. Me: You need a special pan for that kind of cake. You should ask...
View ArticleTaking the Kids to See A Pair of Brown Boobies. . .
I can’t believe people still check my blog daily! THANK YOU!!!! THANK YOU!! Anyway, we’re plugging along and Mac’s in preK 4 a couple of hours several days a week and Teddy attends a 2-year-old...
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#happylifetweaks: Managing the Melissa & Doug Sticker Mess
A few years ago, I read a blog post discussing great quiet activities and toys for toddlers and preschoolers. One of the suggested toys was the Melissa & Doug brand reusable sticker sets. Reusable...
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What the Shit? Cancer Bear?!
We’re no strangers to solicitors. They are routine visitors in our neighborhood. Sometimes, we open the door. Sometimes we do not. Although we’ve been opening the door a lot more frequently. . .ever...
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NOT THE VAGINA!!!! (Educator-Approved)
Kids. Crack. Me. Up. (And have led to my almost cracking. Why won’t they sleep?!) So a few months ago, we were in the restroom at Safeway and Mac screams “Mommy, I want a vagina!” Now this was...
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