Slice-of-life stories about parenthood
Way back in the olden days when Lenny and I were dating, he planned a big night out for us. After all, we'd been dating a whole six months. Six months! At that point in our lives, it felt like forever. Or the beginning of forever, at least. We were living in LA and he took me to see Rent. I thought it was magical—all the singing, dancing, fighting, struggle, love. From then on, any time I drove … [Read more...]
I'm one lucky mama. I know this every day. Even when I'm sitting in the pediatrician's waiting room (again) or being yelled at for not being able to read minds (again). Well, this year Lenny and the kids decided to remind me of just how lucky I am (again). They sent me off to the local Westin (after decorating the room with magazines, cards and flowers as well as stocking the fridge with a bottle … [Read more...]
Big has a little over 3 weeks left of kindergarten. While I'm sad to say goodbye to a great year, I'm really looking forward to the lazy days of summer. (Then again, even our "lazy" days begin around 6am.) I should be signing up for camps and planning trips, but instead I'm just looking forward to nothing. … [Read more...]
About nine and a half months ago, I was sitting at the local baby pool and got a really sweet note (I was checking email constantly because my site was down and in redesign mode which sent me into a total panic). Christine, of Quasi Agitato, highlighted me on her blog. She said nice things and gave me a pretty badge to prove that I had been honored in such a way. Ever since, I've been wanting to … [Read more...]
I hate to admit it, but one of my go-to lines with the kids is, "I'm doing all of this nice stuff for you and you act like this?" Well, no more Mrs. Nice Mom. All the fighting and sass landed my kids (and me) in Spring Break Mommy Bootcamp. Read more at Circle of Moms. … [Read more...]
If you haven't lived with a 6-year-old boy (or my 6-year-old boy, at least), you may not know what gets them fired up. So let me share. … [Read more...]
As you may have heard, this week is National Princess Week. (Yes, really. Don't question me, I listen to Radio Disney all day.) Since I know many of you have been wondering why I have a beef with the lovely ladies, I figure I should clear things up. … [Read more...]
Recently I was thinking, "Hey, I have an idea for a post that I bet nobody has ever done before." This isn't it. Of course there are tons of Mother's Day gift guides out there, but who am I to deprive you of cool stuff just because other people are doing it? Here are some things that I've come across lately that I would love to get come May 13th. Along with a bright hat made of coffee filters and … [Read more...]
Back in December I got an email that I was convinced was going to change my life. A woman reached out to me asking if I would promote an essay contest as part of a very cool fundraising event for Oakland Children's Hospital called Notes & Words. The winner would get the opportunity to meet Kelly Corrigan (my favorite author and imaginary friend), and would get one-on-one phone calls with huge … [Read more...]
If you saw me last Thursday at 5pm, you would have seen a big smile on my face. (There was likely baby food in my hair and dirt on my clothes, too, but that's not really the point.) Because after I wrote this Yahoo! Shine Parenting Guru post, I headed over to a friend's house where the kids and moms got a little play time. And sometimes that's exactly what I need to make it through the day. … [Read more...]
