When you are very obviously days away from seven months pregnant, it seems really lame to have to get “Proof of Pregnancy” in order to get state health insurance. Finding myself single, jobless and without insurance at that point was bad enough! I wanted to tell the state employee that if my large belly, inability [...]
Before the birth of my son, my dog lived the life. He was a highly pedigreed purse dog who was always toted around at petting and adoring level in the designer bag tossed over my shoulder, and he attended only the most fabulous parties. Since the arrival of The Monkey, my dog’s life has changed [...]
I’ve had ten months to ponder why my third child, my cherubic faced little girl, my last child is such an asshole. Gasp, how could I say that? How could I call my adorable, chubby, babes such a name? Desperation perhaps? Exhaustion? Yes, indeed. My youngest has successfully wreaked havoc on my sleep for so [...]
Eleanor Roosevelt was an admirable woman who was an inspiration to the public in the 1940’s. I highly respect her for her strength, perseverance, and paving the way for future First Ladies. A close friend of mine recently sent me one of her thought provoking quotes. “Do Something Once a Day that Scares You.” A [...]
Today was my son’s 3rd birthday. (Happy birthday, buddy. You ROCK). The big birthday party is this weekend, but to celebrate as a family we went out to dinner at his favorite restaurant. Naturally, just before the meals come he announces to the entire restaurant “I have to go pee pee!” Without missing a beat [...]
My best friend in the entire world is getting married on Saturday. I’m really excited about her wedding, even if it means wearing a bridesmaid’s dress that cuts off my air supply. I realized last week that I hadn’t even tried on my dress since before I got pregnant. It was then that I also [...]
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