As parents we are all prepared for the inevitable first time our child befriends another child whose parents we absolutely can’t stand, but what do you do when…
I’m glad you like my kids enough to give them a gift. That’s sweet of you, and I appreciate the intent behind your actions. But you know what…
My husband asks for one gift, every fucking holiday, and it’s never a jacket from Target or pine tree shaped air fresheners. Instead, he wants to take nude…
In case you are facing this stage of your life with kids, or are in the weeds already, read on. 1. You actually remember what this period of…
If Shel Silverstein’s poem “Sick” had been written by a mom, this is how it would go: “I cannot go to work today,” Said this mom the other day.…
I admit it. I caved to the mom pressure of Russian math. I’m not really sure how it happened. It started with whispers of Kumon. When I heard…
I injured my lower back. Bad. I wish I could say I hurt myself doing something awesome, like my husband and I trying out a new, erotic sex…
I’ve never been a small gal. Curvy, fit, strong, chubby, heavy, plus sized– I’ve held each of those titles at some point through my life – but never…
In the summer of 2014, my daughter introduced me to contemporary pop punk music. As a former 80’s girl, this music delighted me, and it didn’t take much…
Making the transition between care-free nightclub patron to full time Mother can be daunting. You are so cool, having all the fun dancing with friends. Then, you have a…