I'm sitting at my computer today, one eye on the screen, the other on my kids, and I can't help but melt over a conversation they are having at the breakfast table: Boy: You should put your milk in the refrigerator if you're done drinking it. Girl: Otay. Boy: You listen very well! I bet mom ... » Learn More about My Crystal Ball
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My Fantasy: MomSteamy
Today is Valentine's Day and I don't care. If today were Valentine's day circa 2005, my handsome fiance and I would be en route to a quaint cabin in the woods, complete with spa treatments, gourmet meals, AND a big picture window for me to watch the deer swing by for a visit. Doesn't get any ... » Learn More about My Fantasy: MomSteamy
When the Husband is Away, the Wife Will Play.
My husband and his friends host a clinic for baseball and softball coaches every January, and when he left me a single mom yesterday, I decided to take today off and enjoy a long weekend with the kids. The expectation for a fun Friday wasn't very high; in fact, knowing that our first order of ... » Learn More about When the Husband is Away, the Wife Will Play.
Oversharing: Hi, Daddy!
It's official: my dad has begun reading my blog. This is exciting because the Daddy's Girl in me wants nothing more than two thumbs up from the guy. This is also terrifying because I intend to continue discussing intimate details of my life, such as bowel movements, and I fear he may never want to ... » Learn More about Oversharing: Hi, Daddy!
Saving Our Economy One Toddler at a Time
My son doesn't mind a good old-fashioned time-out. In fact, he entertains himself to the point where the rest of us wish we were timed-out with him. As a result, we've had to get creative with our discipline techniques. Yesterday, after he lowered his shoulder and flatted his sister à la James ... » Learn More about Saving Our Economy One Toddler at a Time