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Category Archives: Thoughts
Pride
A permit and poop…there’s nothing like that combination to make a Mommy swell up with pride. My little Ashley–the one who believed in Santa Claus when we met (um, not anymore), cuddled with me every single night (now we air … Continue reading
Lockdown
I am currently in a “holding pattern” at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute in Boston. The doctors, nurses, and pharmacists who need to be here to administer chemotherapy to my Mom are on lockdown in their homes after a violent night shook … Continue reading
Posted in Boston, Cancer, Life, Mommy, Parents, Thoughts, Uncategorized, We Are Boston, ovarian cancer
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We Are Boston
I was born and raised in the suburbs of Boston, and I still live here, now with my own family. The streets of Boston run through my body like veins; they pump blood straight to my heart. I gave birth … Continue reading
Posted in Baby, Kids, Life, Thoughts, Uncategorized, volunteer
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Disney Dream
So, we got sh*t news about my beloved Mom’s health. Sh*t, sh*t, sh*t. Guess what we did (besides self-medicate, swear at Kim Kartrashian, and eat full-fat potato chips–this is NO time for Baked Lays)? We went to Disney World! Who … Continue reading
F*ck KK
The receptionist at Alex’s doctor’s office confronted me recently when I dragged my snot-nosed kid in for a same-day appointment. I was hoping for a good dose of antibiotics to stop the incessant whining, interrupted sleep, and Ike Turner-like abuse … Continue reading
Posted in Cancer, Family, Kids, Life, Mommy, Parents, Teenagers, Thoughts, Uncategorized, ovarian cancer
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Bitchslapped by the Bird
I am the turkey this Thanksgiving. Put the fork in me. I am done. I needed an emergency root canal today. It’s the Super Bowl for home cooks—a beautiful day when everyone collectively ignores their diets—and I am looped up … Continue reading
Posted in Family, Food, Holidays, Thanksgiving, Thoughts, Uncategorized, recipes
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Boys and Boobs
My baby boy likes loves boobs. It’s all boobs all of the time at casa Meltzer these days. I know what you’re thinking…men are generally obsessed with the almighty breast. Shocker. I remember some boys in my neighborhood growing up … Continue reading
Confessions of a Hurricane Mommy
So, I am in the midst of preparing for a hurricane. Are you jealous? My son is two-years-old, and this is his second hurricane. We were without power for nearly one week during the last one, and it was beyond … Continue reading
Dear Jodi?
I just got a perplexing letter from a reader. I nearly fell off my chair. Who am I kidding? I hit the ground hard–with a big fat thud courtesy of my lingering post-preggo poundage. (Sidebar: cheers to Christina Applegate, who … Continue reading
Posted in Baby, Family, Kids, Life, Parents, Teenagers, Thoughts, Uncategorized
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Google: Friend or Foe?
Freaking Google. It’s a frenemy to us Mommies, don’t you think? I have been MIA on Mommy Dish for awhile (not like me–I am sorry I suck right now). But, no worries, I can give you a recap on my … Continue reading
