Category Archives: Mommy

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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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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Little Earthquakes

I missed the earthquake that shook Boston yesterday because I was giving Alex a diaper change at the time. My knees were shaking so much during the swap that I simply didn’t notice the Earth trembling under my feet. Seriously. … Continue reading

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Night Time Is The Right Time

Ssshhhhhh…I’ve been keeping a secret. I only do it in the cloak of night because I haven’t hit my stride–not yet, anyway. I am running again. Really. Pre-baby, running was no big deal, but post-baby I feel like people should … Continue reading

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Injured Mommies Unite!

Mommyhood takes its toll on your body, doesn’t it? Right now, I am sporting bruises on both of my knees that make me look like a professional call girl. It’s hot. Really, really hot. Never in my wildest pregnancy dreams (which, … Continue reading

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