motherhood
What I Won’t Miss
I hate those moms who think their children are perfect and are able to overlook the things that make parenting so dang hard. When I meet a mom who never complains about her kids I immediate wonder what drug she's on or if she's got vodka in her coffee mug. … [Read more...] about What I Won’t Miss
Penn State is in a Shameful State
The last time I wrote about child molestation I received a considerable amount of hate mail. I am a mother so the mere thought of someone hurting my sons, especially in such a sick, twisted, violent way, makes my Mama Bear instincts go into a Tasmanian Devil fit. Even if I didn't … [Read more...] about Penn State is in a Shameful State
To Tell the Truth
Today I had some rare alone time with Bird. We hung out and chatted while we ran some errands. Then he whooped me handily at Just Dance. He is the Pump Up the Jam king at our house. I worked up a sweat while he giggled at my immense lack of coordination. Nothing about me looks … [Read more...] about To Tell the Truth
Speechless
I have often claimed the worst thing about parenting is other parents. I always thought the worst of it dealt with oneupman(mom)ship and competition. I learned the other day that sometimes it's simply being around other parents that makes parenting unbearable at … [Read more...] about Speechless
The Real Deal, an Interview
Tell me what you think of the nickname the Real Deal. I like it because it sounds funny. What do you like to eat? Mexican food, nachos Chinese, Pu Pu Platter What do you want to be when you grow up? An engineer, but not the train kind, the building kind What are … [Read more...] about The Real Deal, an Interview
Bird Turns 8
Free digital slideshow customized with Smilebox I blinked. And then he was eight. Eight years ago today I was being poked by a gruff anesthesiologist with the thickest Southern accent I had ever heard. His bedside manner was atrocious, and what he lacked in charm he … [Read more...] about Bird Turns 8