Category Archives: Kids

KleptoMomiac

Posted on February 3, 2011 by Mommy Dish

Let’s add reluctant KleptoMomiac to the list of things I have become since giving birth. In my teething-induced, sleep-deprived stupor I inadvertently shoplifted a strainer from a gourmet market I visit regularly today. Did I give it back? No. Forgive … Continue reading →

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A Perfect 10?

Posted on February 1, 2011 by Mommy Dish

Am I a horrible Mommy for even considering leaving my baby for a 3-night tropical getaway? My husband has visions of clear turquoise water, bottomless drinks, and me doing my best imitation of Bo Derek’s slow motion run in “10” floating in his … Continue reading →

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Yummy Mummy

Posted on January 29, 2011 by Mommy Dish

Did you know the nine months on, nine months off rule does not apply to a c-section Mommy? It’s not wishful shrinking; a Mommy maven informed me today that I legitimately get three extra months to regain my pre-pregnancy frame. … Continue reading →

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Mommy Shtick

Posted on January 25, 2011 by Mommy Dish

Is it possible my son is getting sick of my shtick? I try to keep it fresh every day. I shamelessly break out into dances I banned at my wedding (the Macarena, Funky Chicken, Party Train), play a mean air guitar, … Continue reading →

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Go to Dishes and Little Black Dresses

Posted on January 23, 2011 by Mommy Dish

Do you have a few go to dishes? Go to dishes are like little black dresses; every Mommy should have at least one. If you’re like me, you need a go to dish more than a little black dress. Mine hangs in my closet, serving … Continue reading →

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The Big Winter Needs The Big Soup

Posted on January 20, 2011 by Mommy Dish

What’s The Big Story? The Big Winter, at least where I live. In Mommyland, it’s already referred to as The Big Mess, on par with the stuck on gunk deep in the crevices of a baby’s high chair. One of … Continue reading →

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Coat Drive

Posted on January 19, 2011 by Mommy Dish

What do you do before heading out in to the perfect storm of sleet, freezing rain, and snow besides make a wish to be magically transported to the Caribbean? Put on a winter coat, right? Wrong…according to my teenager. I … Continue reading →

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An Open Letter to My Pregnant BFF

Posted on January 16, 2011 by Mommy Dish

Do you believe in arranged marriages? I don’t, but I already offered up my little prince to my best friend’s princess-to-be at her baby shower today. She’s that important to me. We discovered we both have the same first and middle names … Continue reading →

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The Agony of Repeat

Posted on January 14, 2011 by Mommy Dish

Do you ever buy your baby new toys to preserve your own sanity? Or get your teenager iTunes gift cards in an attempt to spare yourself from another Justin Bieber replay? Come on, we’re all friends here. My baby has … Continue reading →

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Snow Day

Posted on January 12, 2011 by Mommy Dish

Today began like a typical day. My resident rooster got me up at the crack of dawn and greeted me with his irresistible toothless grin that instantly silences my internal voice pleading for more sleep. I scooped him out of his … Continue reading →

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