The funny thing about pregnancy is that strangers assume it is your first time. I would like to think it is my youthful glow that has them fooled. You simply couldn’t have children. You look too beautiful, fit and rested. In reality, I also make the first-timer assumption when I see a pregnant woman without [...]
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Swim Diapers and Why I’m Mad at Every Mother I Know
It’s been more than a week and my irritation has only started to wane. While I deserve an apology from every mother I know, I am no longer holding my breath for it. I’ll explain more on that later. First I have to tell you about something very special that happened last Saturday. My daughter [...]
Can I Have Dora the Explorer Arrested for Home Invasion?
Have you had this experience? It’s the day before your niece-baby cousin-best friend’s son-neighbor or some other kid’s birthday party. Maybe even an hour before. You call up the parent and ask, “So what should I get Lisa for her birthday?” “Oh, she doesn’t need anything,” says parent. “Come on. Tell me what to get.” [...]
My Toddler’s List of Chores
If you’re not sold on family chores or just want a good book on the subject, check out my review of Susan Tordella’s Raising Able. As promised in last week’s post, here is my daughter’s chore list. Some of these are legitimate chores that we plan to keep up, while others are just little things [...]
Why I’m Glad My Toddler Tells Me “No”
According to the experts, children between the ages of 12 and 24 months experience great leaps in their vocabularies and talking ability. My daughter is living proof. At 17 months she is collecting words like crazy. Mama. Dada. Go. Baby. See. Thanks. Sit—which actually sounds like a curse word if she is drooling a lot. [...]
New House Rule: No Internet on Sundays
Have you tried no-net Sundays? The Internet is one fabulous tool or one dreadful weapon depending on how you look at it; and whose hands it’s fallen into. I would like to think that I have always used the web for good. I’ve sent warm, encouraging emails to friends. Found new ways to promote my [...]
Why Cooking Makes Me Feel Like Super Mom
I am no domestic diva. I don’t sew, bake, make beds or the many other tasks common to Martha Stewart’s ilk. What I can do, certainly not often enough, is cook for my family. I don’t think I’m being old fashion here. I certainly don’t do all the cooking, or the cleaning–a fact that my [...]
I’d Give Her The World But There Are Three Things I Won’t Share With My Child
My arm and my leg. My very last dollar and my very last nerve. These are things that I would gladly hand over for my daughter. But my generosity has limits. There are certain things that I just will not share. My french fries: I love my McDonald’s french fries like nobody’s business. I giggled [...]
Mommy Message Boards: How to Get In and Out Without Being Cut
If you’re like me, you don’t mind a good-natured, face-to-face debate. On the other hand, cyber beefs—heated keyboard battles with the semi-anonymous—are ridiculous. They are also ridiculously easy to slip into. Take the vast number of mommy message boards for example. A discussion of diaper brands is fine until someone goes on a disposable versus [...]
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