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
I Changed My Baby’s Name
This blog is kind of like a newborn. Much like the first time I became a mother — albeit to a real, live child and not a web page — … Continue reading
Flashbacks In the Elementary School Parking Lot
After running errands last week, I cruised through my tree-lined suburb, sipping on a gigantic coffee, sunroof open, with my stereo blasting some 20-year-old hip-hop. I was alone, for once. … 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
My Daughter is a Tomato Thief
About a month ago, my five-year-old son started kindergarten. It was a gut-wrenching first week, more so for me than him. But once I got done crying over how my … Continue reading
Serenity Now!
Excuse our recent absence. Thanks to my babysittin’ in-laws, we had a weekend away from our lovely tykes and did some relaxing at Cape Cod. We’ll return to our regularly … Continue reading
Annabelle? Hell No. Dora? Bienvenidos!
If you’re anything like me, you’ve probably soiled yourself after being assaulted by previews for the upcoming horror flick, “Annabelle.” Haunted dolls? Aw, hell to the no. Plus, the particular … Continue reading
The Wild Rumpus 