Happy Mother’s Day … To the Rest of Us

Every year, around this time, I am both overjoyed and just plain pissed off. Overjoyed that my lovely little daughter makes me several crayoned, sparkly construction paper cards that tell me just how much she loves me. That my husband gives me flowers and showers me with love and gratitude. If I could capture the [...]

One and Done – The Kid’s Perspective

It is no secret that Rich and I are having one child. We are One and Done. This is a decision we made as a team, based on many factors. We are completely at peace with our decision and we love our sweet little family. Well, now that our daughter Mia is getting bigger (she’s [...]

The Tooth Fairy: A Horror Story

For most children, the Tooth Fairy is seen as a wonderful addition to their young life. Not my child. Mia has feared the Tooth Fairy since the day her baby teeth began to get even the slightest bit loose and she became aware of the fact that she will *gasp* lose them! This girl does [...]

I am Woman, Hear Me Freak the F#&K Out!!!

Sexism in the 21st Century, as summed up by Andy Borowitz: “(Rick) Santorum believes in the rights of the unborn child, but once she’s born he thinks it’s OK for Rush (Limbaugh) to call her a slut.” Seriously. Did we all fall asleep one night and wake up in a different era? Just a few years ago, [...]

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