Dear Misogynist Health Care Worker . . .

I ran into a friend today, one whom I hadn’t seen in several months. The last time I saw her, she had a sick toddler—a brand new two-year-old— and a newborn baby who didn’t sleep. The baby had been hospitalized with croup, and shortly after arriving home...

You Are From Mars, I Am An A-Hole

Welcome back to Finish the Sentence Friday! We give you a sentence, and you finish it, however long or short you like! Today’s sentence is: I did something really stupid once. I… Well, that’s not a hard one. You may remember a post I wrote last week,...

When Will I Be a Real Grown-up?

The other day I caught a glimpse of myself in the mirror while giving my kids a bath and I thought, “Wow. I look like such a mom today.” Not sure if it was the outfit, the hair, or what, but for some unexplainable reason, my maternal persona jumped out and grabbed me...

Parenting Surprise #246

Before one becomes a parent, it is difficult to fully comprehend how your life is about to change. Some of these changes seem obvious, and upon reflecting on them after entering parenthood, are not that big of a shock: It is now much more difficult to travel, run...

Momfessional: Imagination Challenged

Today I am linking up with the fabulous Michelle of They Call Me Mummy, taking my first trip into the MOMfessional . MOMfessionals are posts by moms that tell it like it is, no holding back. Post your story on your blog then connect with Michelle at...