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Chateau Grammy
Do you know where I have been shacking up the past couple of nights? My Mommy’s. Don’t worry, my husband didn’t trade me in for two Goddesses a la Charlie Sheen (even though he may like to, I am still “winning” as I … Continue reading
Sick Mommy, Super Mommy
Mommyhood is a full-time job with no time off. Mommyhood while fighting a virus that makes one want to take lots of over-the-counter meds, crawl in to a hole, and curl up in the fetal position is a full-time job–on … Continue reading
Staycation
While the teenager’s away, the parents shall play. And it’s not one moment too soon; she walked in the kitchen while my husband was whispering sweet somethings in my ear (it was early this morning; long before her usual 11:00 … Continue reading
Clothing Optional?
I may wind up being a Mommy who averts her eyes and puts on her best fake smile while visiting her son at a nudist colony when he gets older. Is my little dude the only one who prefers his birthday suit? … Continue reading
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Is Cupid Stupid?
It’s D-Day for V-Day. Are you ready for the love fest? That’s if you even consider Valentine’s Day a holiday. The day for lovers has an awful lot of haters. Some call it a Hallmark holiday, designed to guilt us into … Continue reading
Posted in Baby, Contest, Diet, Dishes, Family, Food, Kids, Life, Parents, recipes, Teenagers, Thoughts, Uncategorized, Valentine's Day
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High Chair Wars
To feed, or not to feed: that is the question. When do you stop trying to make an infant eat his breakfast? Sometimes my little man shuts his mouth as tight as a pair of Jeggings so early in a meal that … Continue reading
KleptoMomiac
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
A Perfect 10?
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
Mommy Shtick
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
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
