I am suffering from a condition I am referring to as “The Overwhelming.” My entire life is in some way touched by this malady and it really, really sucks. We’ve had some upsetting medical news recently which has shaken up our lives, as well as our diet, and stresses me […]
As a new mom, something happens every day that leaves me thinking, “What in the actual fuck?” I know I can’t be alone in this. Right, guys? Bueller? Most recently, it was a woman who works at my daughter’s daycare. She is always very nice and extremely sweet to my […]
Having a strong-willed child is definitely a blessing, and at times a curse. This is the one thing no one ever tells you: Some kids are made for pushing limits, and you just might end up with your hands full. My little girl is very smart and independent. She is also […]
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 […]
[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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
[nextpage title=”Page 1″ ] So I am sure you have heard it: the tester pancake analogy for raising your first child. How your first born kid is like the first pancake on the griddle on a Saturday morning. When you make pancakes at home, that first one you cook up […]