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Boy Behaving Badly
My son is tapping into his inner Chippendales dancer at just 21-months-old. He’s now whipping his diaper off like a pair of too-tight cheetah Speedos and throwing it in my crowded living room (I don’t know about you but I … Continue reading
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It’s Not Right, But It’s Okay
Why are we so much kinder in death than in life? Before Whitney Houston died tragically in a hotel bathtub, one was more likely to hear a ‘crack is whack’ joke over “I Will Always Love You.” Now, The Bodyguard … Continue reading
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Yo, Alex! We Did It!
You know that scene in “Rocky” where he triumphantly runs up the stairs of the Philadelphia Museum of Art? Or the one in “Rocky IV” where he does sit-ups hanging from the rafters without breaking a sweat because he’s so … Continue reading
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Decoding Facebook for Mommies
Ashley is on her second divorce, a la Kim Kardashian. And both of her relationships didn’t even last 72 days. Don’t call the cops…they were only legal on Facebook. I received a flurry of emails from loved ones when Ashley … Continue reading
Posted in Mommy, Teenagers, Thoughts, Uncategorized
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Mailbag!
I have received lots of emails lately asking me to dish about various topics. We’ve known each other long enough for you to know I have an opinion on just about everything, huh? Unlike the snail mail I stash in unopened … Continue reading
Posted in Baby, Family, Kids, Mommy, Thoughts, Uncategorized
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Takedown, Shakedown, You’re Busted!
Alex is an American bad a$$. Don’t be fooled by his disarmingly charming smile, his signature dimples, his angelic voice crooning hello on repeat, his willingness to share. If you’re pint-sized, he will take you down. Consider yourself warned. Hey, … Continue reading
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Fifteen Minute Rule
Do unto others as you would have them do unto you. I am no bible preaching Mommy–far, far (really, really far) from it–but this rule is one I adore. There’s signage all over my doctor’s office threatening patients in nice … Continue reading
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Trick or Treat?
‘Tis the Season. Haven’t you heard? I was feeling pretty good about myself at the mall today, starting my search for an insanely cute Halloween costume for Alex 27 days early. In the past, I’ve relied on the holy trinity … Continue reading
Posted in Dishes, Food, Holidays, Jewish, Mommy, recipes, Thoughts, Uncategorized, weather
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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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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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