"Wow! We really screwed things up for ourselves with this whole 'Women's Lib' thing!!" That's what she said. And I took there, slack-jawed in the kitchen, wanting to argue, but not even knowing where to start.
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All I Do Is Win Win Win…. (*except for all the losses)
'Cause all I do is win win win.... That's what the song says...and it's been stuck in my head for days. Except...no. That's not all I do. And, from where I'm standing, that's not how life works at all. Come and peruse my Facebook feed, will you? There are some high-achieving children in my world. … Continue reading All I Do Is Win Win Win…. (*except for all the losses)
Requested: The Benefit of the Doubt
If I told you a story, would you judge me? What if you didn't know me...and you just read about it on Facebook? Let me set the stage. It was 12 years ago. I was a stay at home mom with 2 babies. One was a newborn...just a few months old. This child had already … Continue reading Requested: The Benefit of the Doubt
Let’s Hear It For The Boys…
I'm a big fan of girls. First of all, I am one. And I have 2 daughters. I was raised by a strong, single Mama and, while I'm not sure my Grandpa ever knew it, it was Grandma who ran the family. I have been surrounded by strong women my entire life. Strong women: May … Continue reading Let’s Hear It For The Boys…
Dear Pinterest Bake Sale Mom,
Dear Pinterest Bake Sale Mom, First things first....I love you. Truly. Madly. Deeply. You are awesome. A few years back, I used to be like some version of you. Not as good...but I was in the running for...something. Maybe Assistant Bake Sale Mom...if I'd played my cards right. And it's not as if I evolved into some … Continue reading Dear Pinterest Bake Sale Mom,
My Solemn Thanksgiving Vow
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving. Ummm....does anyone else have PETA?? You know...Post-Election-Thanksgving-Anxiety...? I'm pretty sure it's a thing. I am praying that politics doesn't come up tomorrow. My family AND my husband's family did the (beautiful) thing where they taught their kids that is was okay to think for themselves. And, that's great, right? Independent thinking and all? Uh...no. … Continue reading My Solemn Thanksgiving Vow
The Flip Side: Why Michael J Fox is a BadA**
It started like this... I woke up this morning with a hangover. That's what I'm calling it anyway, even though the strongest thing I had to drink last night was seltzer (black cherry, because I believe in living on the edge).
Please Excuse Me While I Backslide
Do you remember September? It was so full of sparkle and promise. We had a plan AND a schedule. These lockers in our mudroom? Things used to be hung up in them. Children set their own alarms and got up when they went off. And then, instead of smacking it and climbing back into bed...THEY GOT … Continue reading Please Excuse Me While I Backslide
Birth Order and Beef Jerky
To my sweet #1, Ah....I had such IDEAS when you were small...I knew ALL THE THINGS. You were enriched within an inch of your life. There were rules and they were consistent. The consequences were logical, and not once did I call you by another name. Your food was homemade and organic...and, when your little … Continue reading Birth Order and Beef Jerky
The Perfect Child – A Fairytale
I need you to know that when I hear you utter words "my child would never", I feel a jolt of terror shoot down my spine. First of all, I admire your confidence. Kudos. That's pretty impressive. I do not have that. Instead, my poor kids are bearing the brunt of my (slightly) wayward youth. … Continue reading The Perfect Child – A Fairytale
The Amateur Mom 