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Monthly Archives: September 2011
Naptime Frenzy
Am I the only one who feels positively frantic during naptime? I have a 1-2 hour window (depending on the unpredictability of you know who) and 10-12 hours of work. Do I tackle my dirty kitchen post rockin’ Rosh Hashana … Continue reading
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Any Given Tuesday
I am a little compulsive. Just a little bit…not a lot, like my husband would mouth if he were looking over my shoulder. A wee bit compulsive. Personally, I think it’s kind-of cute. This morning I decided I had to … Continue reading
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Freedom
It’s over. I can’t believe it. Alex is healed. Perforated eardrum? Completely closed. I know, I know…when the ENT guru at Children’s Hospital informed me I told him he should check my hearing. Some kids need a few months to … Continue reading
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Busted Stuff
Alex’s eardrum ruptured! Tear my heart (and hair) out, please. Nine traumatic visits to the doctor, three rounds of stomach-shaking oral antibiotics, and three shots in the legs that left tell-tale bruises in the span of one month did absolutely … Continue reading
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Afternoon Delight
Do you ever feel like you’ve lost yourself in the Mommy Hood? I literally do nothing for myself from morning until night…And then I get up with my resident rooster and start all over again. Day after day after day. … Continue reading
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Chocolate Kisses
Pediatricians always supply lollipops to hysterical kids on their way out the door, but what about Mommies? I know parting martinis are completely out of the question, but chocolate would work. Yes, some Hershey Kisses would help heal a Mommy’s … Continue reading
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Baby Hurts, Mommy Hurts
Is there anything worse than seeing your child in pain? I would sacrifice all that I hold dear–including the one pair of designer jeans that make my butt look more Kim K. than PTA–to spare Alex one minute of discomfort. … Continue reading
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Sucker!
Am I the only Mommy who is a complete and total sucker for her kids? Let’s recap the past 48-hours. Last night, I was bamboozled into hosting a “night-before-the-biggest-day-of-my-teenage-life” sleepover complete with a nervous gigglefest, last-minute wardrobe consult, new episode … Continue reading
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Back to School Shopping Spree
How am I supposed to drag my teenager out of the mall when shopping bags look like this? Dayuuuuummm! Ashley is starting High School on Tuesday (hormones galore/I feel ancient), and the heat is on. I am not just referring … Continue reading
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