Before I was lucky enough to have children (SHUT UP) I thought I knew it all. I saw how my parents and other relatives parented and thought, “I’ve got this.” I also had lists of things I’d never, EVER do when I was a parent. How completely stupid naive I was. Look, I was a [...]
I was fully prepared to introduce myself and my 2 month old son with a snooty post about how he is basically the best baby in the world. Right when he became 5 weeks old, he started sleeping through the night in his own crib. I obviously took full responsibility for his behavior and began [...]
I awoke Saturday morning to my 13-month-old screaming and my husband yelling for my help. He wanted to get up early with her so I could sleep in; however, she had other plans. He couldn’t figure out what was wrong and why she was throwing such a fit over a diaper change. This wasn’t the [...]
My son is two. To me, there is no need to be up in arms that potty training is not going so well. While yes, it would be going better if I were a little more…helpful. But, I’m ambivalent. Daddy asks him repeatedly, “Do you need to go to the pot?” I just randomly check [...]
When you are newly pregnant for the first time, your OB-GYN will present to you with benevolent open arms, much like the Shroud of Turin, the pregnancy bible What to Expect When You’re Expecting. After receiving this book at our first preggers appointment, I would bet my twenty-five dollar tube of Clinique smokey-kohl eye liner that [...]
My son is a baby-obsessed freak… which I find absolutely adorable. He has always loved babies and I encourage his nurturing side. I’m not the type to discourage things just because it may not be a “boy thing to do” and he does have his big sister’s influence. It is just one of those things [...]
As I have recently given birth, it stands to reason that I have also recently seen a variety of medical professionals for a variety of reasons. In addition to the hordes of doctors and nurses I saw to bring the babe into the world, the child himself needs to be seen. In the midst of [...]
Get a Mommy and a Daddy. Have them love and love and love each other a lot. Check! That’s it, no more love.
1. The perky boobs I paid for. I mean, really! I nursed for almost 16 months (in your face, people who told me I couldn’t do it!). Now my nipples look a little sad, it’s like they’re looking down in shame now that they don’t have a job. We’ve looked in the classified ads but [...]
I ended 2011 lighter than I started it, and since I’m feeling especially benevolent after a week spent sobbing over the end credits of “It’s A Wonderful Life” and eating Rolos like I’m re-enacting that scene from “I Love Lucy” when Lucy and Ethel work the chocolate factory assembly line, I’ve decided to share with [...]
Breastfeeding rocks. I am all for boobies and babies. It was by far one of the most connected experiences I have ever shared with another human being. Looking down into the eyes of your precious little one’s face and seeing the look of complete dependence for sustenance is amazing if extremely overwhelming. Sure, I’ve been [...]
Pregnancy is full of the unexpected. Surprise, I conceived while still in the “planing to plan” stage. There was no pressure, just sexing it up and having a good time. When I found out that I was pregnant, I was ecstatic. I could finally eat and exhale. Surprise, carbs are my best friend.
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