My son is a picky eater. For the past two years, he has subsisted mainly off of peanut butter sandwiches and milk. It has been extremely frustrating and, though I know he won't go to college just eating a handful...
Interesting fact: We never used the word BULLYING in high school.
Bullies were jerks who used fists, stole lunch money, and picked on nerds – they weren’t people who were using words. Pranks, no matter how nasty or unkind, weren’t...
I love this time of year. The flowers, the longer days, the smell of soil and mulch as gardens go in. I’m waking up before my alarm and feeling much lighter as the vestiges of S.A.D. slip away. Perhaps...
To my single and / or childless friends:
Whether you are single or married and don’t have children by choice, I appreciate you staying friends with me during my transition from being your super awesome friend to your mom friend...
After almost two years of my son attending a charter school that I supported only with occasional volunteer items and hours, I decided to run for the PTO board. The friendly, reliable (and rather loud) morning greeter handed out...
"Hey, Turkey Leg! Eat your dinner! Goose, quit throwing yours on the floor!"
By "Turkey Leg," I obviously mean my four-year-old son, Benjamin. "Goose" is, of course, my one-year-old daughter, Margot.
Ah, nicknames. Sometimes they are the most random thing that...
We meet again. It's been a little over 5 years since I've seen you. Your noise is unforgettable and your bright yellow color is as vibrant as before. What am I referring to? It's my Medela pump.
I pumped for...
There's Nothing to Eat
Spring Break is knocking at our door. Summer Break is just around the corner, and don't get me started on weekends. Breaks mean more meals to be served at home, and if food isn't already packed in a...
There are NO Surprises
The other day, my neighbor was driving through the city when he observed an altercation between a man and three fast-food-chain employees (chain to remain anonymous). It was pretty bad, so he dialed 911. While on...
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One of my friends used to be a nanny. When the kids in her charge cried, “I want my mommy!” she would respond, “I want your mommy too!” I don’t know if it made those children laugh or cry,...
I am a work-in-progress. One of the ways this is most obvious is with opinions I had to call myself out on. From etiquette to life goals, here’s a brief list of things I used to believe were meaningful,...
Breast is best ... except when it isn't.
Milk soy protein allergy (MSPA) is all it took for me to understand this statement.
My son was the sweetest little infant who never cried ... unless he was laying on his back....
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