Category Archives: Moms
Underweight. Overweight. I Still See Fat When I Look In The Mirror.
I’m not thrilled with my post-baby body. Who is? Well, maybe the models and actresses with trainers and vegan diets, but not most of us. My issues about my body are nothing new. Nothing new. And that’s what’s pathetic. Growing … Continue reading
Filed under Lessons Learned, Moms, Motherhood
Elf On The Shelf, Or Lamp Shade, Or Wherever Else You Put Your Stupid Elf
(This post is inspired by a post found on People I Want To Punch In The Throat. And while the title of the blog suggests violence that I don’t condone, the writing there is clever and funny. I have only … Continue reading
The #1 Little Piece Of Information NOT To Share With Your Child
It was a feminist literature class. On the contemporary reading list was The Joy Luck Club. A book chock full of mother/daughter relationships. The assignment? An interview with your mother. The questions we were required to ask were predictable. How … Continue reading
Filed under Moms, Motherhood
Mom’s First Day Of School Jitters
We had to switch schools this year. #1daughter is attending college in a short 10 days. And in case you weren’t aware….college is expensive. Damn expensive. I sure don’t remember having a college book bill totaling over $500. And my husband … Continue reading
Filed under children, Moms, Motherhood
I Can’t Help It. I Just Have To Ask.
I told myself I wouldn’t give this subject any more airplay than it’s already received. But I can’t help myself. I’m confused about three things. 1. How could the jury find Casey Anthony guilty of lying to the police about … Continue reading
Filed under Because I'm Curious, Moms, Motherhood, Observations, People
Yes, I’m Against The Death Penalty. Unless You’re A Tick.
I wrestle with high-profile, controversial, ethics shaking topics here on my blog. That’s because I wrestle with those very same topics in my heart. I think I know myself. I’m fairly confident in my convictions. Take the death penalty, for … Continue reading
Filed under children, Moms, Motherhood, nature
Did You Know…..?
Did you know that your child can be allergic to a whole family of antibiotics…the Keflex family of antibiotics, to be exact? I learned this last spring when #1son had his very first round of antibiotics at age 6. First … Continue reading
Filed under All In A Day's Work, children, Lessons Learned, Moms, Motherhood, parenting
Hey, Feel My Forehead. My Kid Is Sick.
Yep. This is me. And I’m not even the one who is sick. I have one sick little boy from last week. Not this weekend. Not today. From last week! His stinkin’ fever won’t stay away and I’m spent. I know, … Continue reading
Filed under children, How We Roll, Moms, Motherhood, Uncategorized
To Flu Shot Or Not To Flu Shot – THAT is the Question
I go through this. Every. Single. Year. To the point that my friends start hiding from me and won’t return my phone calls from October to January. This year, advertisements for the flu shots started popping up in August. I recognized … Continue reading
Filed under All In A Day's Work, children, Moms, Motherhood, parenting, Ponderings
Selective Memory – Crazy or Coping Mechanism?
I have selective memory. It drives my husband crazy. It drives me crazy sometimes. For example… This past Mother’s Day was wonderful. One of the best ever. And my husband was an absolute angel, treated me like a queen. When … Continue reading
Filed under children, Growing Up, Moms, Motherhood, parenting
