There are many things that I, as a wife, despise doing. Oh, not that, you perverts. That’s actually rather fun and counts as exercise–so it’s basically like hitting the jackpot. I’m talking about far more dastardly deeds than just doing The Deed. I’m talking about dreadful, heinous acts that I perform for my husband. Things…
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The Big Sister Influence on Little Brothers, With Blackmail to Prove It
My son has always been a happy and smiley boy. His first smiles were huge, infectious and almost goofy. I knew right away that he was going to be an outgoing kid who would no doubt keep me on my toes. No one can make that boy laugh (and cry!) the way his big sister…
An Apple a Day Keeps the Social Worker at Bay
I am an Adult Protection social worker which means that I investigate allegations of abuse, neglect and financial exploitation of vulnerable adults. Many of my clients are elderly people who are being mistreated by their adult children. It’s my job to figure out if the “kids” are freeloading, outright stealing, yelling at and/or hitting their…
Feeling Like Robert Downey Jr’s Father
I watch the morning scene unfold, my eyes filling with tears as I hang my head guiltily. The children and I stand together, unified in our love for their father, as he turns the kitchen upside down, slamming cabinet doors, whipping through shelves, tossing contents aside as he searches for any amount of it. Mom….
Ways I Know Your Fur Baby Isn’t a Real Baby
Everyone knows someone–heck, you could be that someone–who thinks that the family pet is actually the family baby. It’s not just childless couples, either. I know one family with four kids–a daughter and three cats. I gotta admit, I think they’re kinda weird. Trying to get all the cats into a family photo is fun…
Dirge of the Bridesmaid: Part 1
About a year ago, I was a bridesmaid in my brother-in-law’s wedding. The weeks leading up to the event were filled with a mild sense of apprehension on my part. I was honored to be included, but the vision that the bride-to-be painted for her big day made my non-girlie-girl knees shake. I was sure…
How To Be An Awesome Gay Parent
Have you read the news? Gay parents are apparently better than straight parents! As a gay parent, I’m badass, and I know it. But with awesomeness comes responsibility. Because I believe all kids should be brought up by wonderful parents, I will share some of my secrets. To be as awesome as us, straight people,…
Drowning in Pinch Pots
I love my kids. They can be cute and smart and funny and I relish their accomplishments. I keep their little drawings and progress reports and the cards they make for me. I imagine that, someday, they might mean even more to me (or that they might eventually mean something to them). So, I tuck…
