They say the most grueling years of a marriage are the two after you have a child together. This makes perfect sense to me. Between the stress, hormones, and sleep deprivation, it’s really a wonder any of us survive it. But they say what doesn’t kill you makes you stronger, […]
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11 Reasons I’m Not Answering Your Calls
I’m tired of apologizing for not answering the phone. Maybe I do it because deep down, I really am an asshole. I’m sure you want to know why, so here are some reasons I’m not answering your calls. 1. I’m Peeing I drink a lot of fluids. I have kidney […]
Why You’re Not the Only One Without Time for Friends
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] My son is approaching 18 this year. He’s funny as hell, but of course he doesn’t say cute things anymore, like, “Mommy, come wipe my butt,” or, “Mommy! I went pee-pee!” I digress. He actually has said these things but in an annoying, sarcastic look-at-me-I’m-funny-and-embarrassing-my-mom way when […]
Jen and Ben: It’s NOT The End…
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] …of the world, that is. But sadly, it is the end of their marriage. I’m not trying to be insensitive here, and I’ll admit that I gasped a little when I read the headline too, but we are all going to be OK! I promise. We […]
How Being a Hippie Taught Me How to Parent
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] By Gina Sampaio of Sister Serendip Right after college, while I was still young and foolish, I decided to be a hippie for a little while. I didn’t go whole hog. I mean, I never changed my name to, like, Celestial Butterfly or anything. One of […]
20 Things Only Chronic Worriers Will Understand
I am a chronic worrier. I even have meds for that. I shudder to think of how bad the worrying would be without them, because right now? OHMYGOD IT’S BAD. Fellow chronic worriers? Tell me you don’t feel me. Here are things only chronic worriers will understand. 1. You […]
6 Reasons I Need My Dad Today More Than Ever
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] I need my dad today more than ever, and here are six reasons why: 1) He provides over-the-phone car diagnoses and therapy. One little noise in my car leads me to believe that every noise it makes is suspect and therefore a problem. Has the blinker always […]
5 Time Management Tips for Busy Moms
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