Turns out, I kinda like this vlogging thang. It's definitely not because I want the world to hear my manly voice or because I want to worry about covering the massive zit that has taken up residence on my chin. It's not because it's easy to find a minute where the kids are quiet or the husband isn't ... » Learn More about Scary Mommy Summary and Summer Plans
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God Help Me; I’ve Vlogged
Hey there Mixies! So, I took one for the team, and by "took one" I mean I made a complete fool of myself, and by "the team" I mean Janene and Christine of More Than Mommies. See, they had this idea that we should create a vlog, and they gave us questions so we didn't ramble like idiots. ... » Learn More about God Help Me; I’ve Vlogged
My Son: The Whitest White Kid in the World
When I was pregnant with my son, I envisioned a little olive-skinned babe with deep, dark eyes and wispy brown hair. A mini of my husband, if you will. And because genetics claim the grandfathers' genes are predominate, and because both biological Pap-Paps boast those physical attributes, it just ... » Learn More about My Son: The Whitest White Kid in the World
Hug Your Favorite Gay or Lesbian & High-Five 5 out of 9 Supreme Court Justices!
"DOMA is unconstitutional as a deprivation of the equal liberty of persons that is protected by the Fifth Amendment." Boom. My reaction to the ruling was a cross between DUH and AMEN. On one hand, I'm irritated that it took this long (or was even necessary in the first place) to allow two people ... » Learn More about Hug Your Favorite Gay or Lesbian & High-Five 5 out of 9 Supreme Court Justices!
Oversharing, Scary Mommy-style: This One Time, In My Bedroom…
Yesterday, as I was floating in the pool perusing Self magazine working, I came across the following: "There may be a scientific reason for those TMI moments. Sharing personal info lights up reward centers in the brain--the same ones activated by sex..." (page 81 of August 2012 issue of ... » Learn More about Oversharing, Scary Mommy-style: This One Time, In My Bedroom…
Mick Jagger’s Not Getting My Panties, But He May Get My Husband’s
When I texted my best gal pal, "Have to take subway to concert, pray for me," she thought I was taking sandwiches to the Rolling Stones Fifty & Counting show. Not so much. What has two thumbs and had never been on a subway until this past weekend? This country bumpkin. That whole thumb thing ... » Learn More about Mick Jagger’s Not Getting My Panties, But He May Get My Husband’s
Mommy, Am I Going to Heaven?
The other night, I was putting my son to bed and he started asking questions about my Grandma. Gram passed away when I was pregnant with my boy, so he never met her, but we talk about her so often it's like he almost knows her. I like that. So, as I'm tucking him in and we're talking about the ... » Learn More about Mommy, Am I Going to Heaven?
Music Magpie: Show Me the Money!
You know how kids can suck the life, gravity, and money right out of us? There's help: a boob job. Wait. Wrong post. Let's start over. There's help: Music Magpie. Allow me to explain. ... » Learn More about Music Magpie: Show Me the Money!
Oversharing: Unfortunate Observations From the Bathroom
You know how sometimes you just click with a person you've never met and know very little about? Yeah. That's me and Mommy, For Real's Stephanie. I can't confidently say that she returns my feelings, but every time I read her work, I love her a little more. I completely identify with her as a woman ... » Learn More about Oversharing: Unfortunate Observations From the Bathroom
You Will Find Him Next To Me
My husband kisses me every day. He reaches for me in his sleep. He is patient when I am not. You won’t find him drinking at the table Rolling dice and staying out ’til three You won’t ever find him be unfaithful You will find him, you’ll find him next to me My ... » Learn More about You Will Find Him Next To Me