I am terrified of pregnancy and childbirth. Terrified. I have extreme anxiety about all the things that could go wrong, from placental problems to me having a stroke on the operating table. I live in a constant state of worry, sometimes manageable, but other times so extreme it keeps me up at […]
I am over at Abandoning Pretense today talking about how to put a toddler to bed in 5 easy steps. For anybody who has a toddler, has had a toddler, or will have a toddler, I contend that this is a must see. Go check out the post here, leave […]
Lightning rarely strikes the same spot twice. But when it does, it is momentous. Lightning strikes are multifaceted. On one hand, they’re beautiful — colorful, unexpected, energizing. On the other hand, they’re destructive — violent, merciless, deadly. If you’re lucky enough to be an observer, you’re filled with awe and […]
Preface: Some people are going to find this post offensive. Believe me when I say I considered not even writing it before reminding myself that the therapeutic value I gain from writing about things — silly things, dirty things, controversial things — was the whole reason I started this blog in […]
There’s this romanticized idea of what pregnancy is or should be like for expectant mothers. Women are supposed to be mesmerized by the miracle taking place inside them, so totally in love with the changes their bodies are undergoing and grateful for the opportunity to nurture and bring forth new […]
I’ve never actually tried crack cocaine before (at least not to my knowledge or willingly, unless coffee is really crack cocaine in disguise, in which case I’ve tried it and I love it like a hooker loves pleather thigh highs and conscientious manscaping), but I’m 99% positive blogging is exactly […]
I’ve come to the conclusion that my kids have no clue what it means to share when it comes to toys, food, and other items, and it’s driving me out of my friggin mind. I’ve also come to the conclusion that it’s not just my kids, either. I think there […]
Let’s face it: Most of us can’t party like we used to, whether it’s because we’ve aged, had children, or landed grown up jobs. Curious if you’ve hit that life milestone yet? Check out these signs your partying prime may be behind you to be sure. You’re drunk after 2 […]