By Anna Rosenblum Palmer of Shelburbia Standing in the sunshine chatting with a friend while she waters our community garden, our talk turns from carrots and beets (why is it that 40-something women love beets?) to drugs. Despite being in Colorado and standing amongst buds and leaves, we are not […]
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Proof Grandparents Love Your Kids More Than They Love You
I have gathered undeniable proof that my parents love my kids more than they loved me. I’m ok with it; no really, I am. The only reason I even bring it up is to let them know, “Hey, let’s try to keep things in perspective.” They have a hard time […]
Wedding Dress Shopping: Am I the First Bride With an Ostomy?
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] Last month, I officially tied the knot. As I look back on my wedding photos, I just can’t believe it’s already happened. I can see the joy in my eyes, the love beaming off of my husband’s bright red face and my gown that was big […]
If Adults Acted Like Babies, People Would Think We Were Insane.
By Jenny Evans of Unremarkable Files Everyone thinks their baby is the smartest little genius (of course you’re wrong, mine is) but a few days ago, a new thought occurred to me. As I watched my child press the on/off button on the printer for 5 minutes, cackling maniacally every time, […]
How to Survive the Apocalypse with Kids
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] A few nights ago as I began to drift to sleep, my husband sat up in bed and turned to me. “Do we have a meeting place?” he asked. “You know, like if there’s an apocalypse.” While I made a mental note to cancel the alien show from […]
Why I Want My Daughter to Leave Me
By Nadine of Focus on Yourself My little girl just turned two years old a few weeks ago. I’ll admit it. I cried. She is that much closer to growing up. She is my whole world. She’s amazing, but naturally I’m a little biased. She speaks in full sentences and […]
The Love Affair That Saved My Marriage
By Kathy Radigan of My Dishwasher’s Possessed! I wrapped my legs around him and sighed. For the first time in months, I could finally sleep. I felt more than a little guilty. After five years of marriage, I had never spent the night wrapped up with anyone other than my […]
Dinner and a Show: That Time I Dined With a Stranger’s Privates
I have a great dad. I love my dad. He’s kind and hilarious and has a fantastic Southern accent. He calls mosquitoes “skeeters” and says things to my kids like, “You look like you’ve been wallerin’ in dirt.” He always used to tell me, if you hit right, you’ll only […]