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Running in Circles

Doesn’t it amaze you how much you do for your kids on any given day? It’s enough to make me dizzy–no drinks required. I am accustomed to the usual–feeding, clothing, bathing, playing, lunch-making, chauffeuring, tutoring, mentoring, cleaning–but the unusual issues … Continue reading

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No More Excuses

 Big day today. One, Baby Bieber has officially left the building. And, two, his Mommy officially joined a gym to lose the remains of her post-baby booty. No more excuses! My son happily got his first haircut at a kid-friendly place … Continue reading

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Let’s Party!

Being Mommy to both an infant and a teenager does have its perks. If my son’s teething woes force me to stay up and party like it’s 1999, I think of my teenager who not only sleeps through the night, … Continue reading

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Bad Day Band-Aid

Have you ever had one of those days when you wish you could just crawl back under your cozy covers and dream it never happened? Yeah, I had one of those days today. Two hours and counting until it’s officially over. … Continue reading

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Baby Bieber Fever

I am already grappling with Bieber backlash at the thought of taking my baby boy in for his first haircut. I get that Justin Bieber’s recent buzz-cut made him lose a gazillion Twitter followers as teenage girls simultaneously burst into tears, but … Continue reading

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Better Late Than Never

We had a baby naming ceremony for Alex today. According to Jewish custom, we were supposed to host it on his eighth day of life. We’re 9 months and 23 days late. But who’s counting? I am a bad, bad … Continue reading

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An Open Letter to my Pregnant BFF, Part Two

Your April Fools Day due date is pretty much tomorrow. No joke. If your baby girl is like you, she’s giggling in anticipation of making her big debut, and she’s going to ensure it’s unforgettable. I, for one, hope she’s like … Continue reading

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Yum-o!

I’ve got a girl crush on Rachael Ray. There, I said it. A girl crush, of course, is defined as feelings of admiration and adoration a girl has for another girl, without wanting to shag said girl. And that’s exactly … Continue reading

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A Bink and a Smile

Celebuspawn Suri Cruise, who has been relentlessly stalked by the paparazzi since birth, was recently caught by shutterbugs sucking on a binky. And the world seems to be collectively laughing at her. While I don’t condone making fun of a little … Continue reading

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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

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