When my son was in first grade, he announced that he wanted to invite some classmates over to play and that he needed to raid my stationary stash for invitations. Because this kid is constantly raiding my things for stuff to write on, I half-grumbled, “M’kay, whatever,” as I continued […]
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5 Inventions That Make Indecisive People Crazy(er)
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] I am a somewhat of an indecisive person. Well, I think I am. I’m pretty sure. Um, yes. Yes, I am. If I am trying to put it in a good light, I say I’m very laid back or I’m flexible. The truth is, though, that […]
Funniest Memes on Pinterest Last Week
Pinterest is quite possibly one of the best places to find your daily dose of humor. Here are last week’s funniest memes on Pinterest. Be sure to check out each user’s boards for more hilarity! 1. Long story short [pin_widget url=”https://www.pinterest.com/pin/264093965625781437/”]2. Pizza baby [pin_widget url=”https://www.pinterest.com/pin/54606214207982708/”]3. Ummm… [pin_widget url=”https://www.pinterest.com/pin/543246773778584406/”]4. Photosynthesis [pin_widget […]
What If? Reflecting on Motherhood
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] I was chatting via messenger a few weeks ago with a really close friend. She had made a Facebook post that eluded to a really bad weekend and possibly some depression going on because of said weekend. After asking how she was, she explained to me that […]
You’re Not Old Until You Feel Like a Child Predator in PacSun
I joke about being old. A lot. Thing is, I know I’m not really that old. I mean, I’m old insofar as my high school students might define the term. I’ve got crow’s feet and scowl lines. My skin is a little saggier than it used to be. I’m getting closer […]
The Mother’s Day I Found My Strength
Two days ago, my two-year-old suffered what we believe was an anaphylactic reaction to a dinner I made for our family. What began as a toddler’s panic-stricken expression escalated quickly into her vomiting, gasping for breath, and our very first (and hopefully last) Epi-pen use. I held down her tiny […]
9 Steps to Winning an Argument with a 3-Year-Old
Step 1: Look in the mirror Take a look at that poor sap in the mirror. Are there blood shot eyes? Make-up out of place? If so, do a quick fix-up. Three year olds are vicious and they will go for any perceived weakness to change the subject: “You […]
What Does it Take to be Happy?
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] Happiness. That nine-letter word holds a lot of weight, doesn’t it? For some, it holds expectation, both positive and negative. For some, it holds false realities, both painfully honest and painfully deceitful. For some, it’s a destination that can feel like it’s waiting at the end […]