On Birdhouses, Cuddling and Injury (Also Known As, “Is My Nose Broken?”)
We hadn’t had such a fun, calming Sunday afternoon in a while. My husband took the kids to Michael’s, and they each picked out birdhouses and some paint. The Superhero … Continue reading
Someone Is Watching Me
My son had a Halloween party at his school on Friday. There was a sticky eyeball in one of his goody bags. He threw it at the ceiling before bed … Continue reading
10 Things That Are Less Loud Than My Kids
My husband works at night, and usually doesn’t get home until 12:30 p.m. or so. I work part-time from home, many times also at night, after the munchkins go to … Continue reading
EOTW: My Tail, Literally and Figuratively
Welcome to the second installment of Embarrassment of the Week. It was actually a pretty good week in this regard, and I thought I may not have anything to post. … Continue reading
Dogs in Witch Hats, Babies in Afro Wigs: Happy Halloween!
For as long as I can remember, I have always loved Halloween. As a kid, my Grammy, who was a talented seamstress, made my costumes by hand and they were … Continue reading
Embarrassment of the Week: The Rats at Petco
So, I’m starting a new feature — Embarrassment of the Week — which I’ll publish each Friday. Anyone who has little kids knows that embarrassing stuff happens all the time. … Continue reading
My Daughter Learned a New Word Today. It Rhymes With Glass Bowl.
This morning, my 2-year-old and I ran a few errands before we went to the children’s singalong at the library. As we were leaving the post office, which is in … Continue reading
How My Son Became an Addict and Collector
Last February, we were about two hours into a six-hour road trip, and my son (then 4), was bored. I know, I can hardly believe it either. What preschooler doesn’t … Continue reading
Tantrums: A Haiku
Blood-curdling screaming, A product of being two, Takes years off my life
I Almost Had a Heart Attack Today
My kindergarten superhero told me to come look at something in his room today. Normally, when I receive such a request, I can expect to find something like a huge … Continue reading
Denied at the Grocery Store
It was a pretty great morning, as far as Mondays go. My daughter and I were grocery shopping, which has become much less painful now that she’s 2.5. She gets … Continue reading
Lalaloopsy’s “Diaper Surprise” Toy: Grossssss
My smallest fry has been a little under the weather the past few days, so we watched a little extra TV. After her favorite show, Peppa Pig, we saw a … Continue reading
Screw Pinterest, I’d Rather Have a Dance Party
Most days, I’d like to think I’m a decent parent. My kids are clean and fed, have a reasonable amount of manners for their ages, and we get out and … Continue reading
The Wild Rumpus 