Parenting
My Family’s Tooth Fairy is Out of Control
The other day a mom approached me at school pick-up and told me that she had a ‘bone to pick’…
I Found a Stranger’s Sonogram in a Library Book
In March of last year I found a sonogram tucked between the pages of a library book. I thought it was a lucky and special thing to find. I love libraries and find the concept of a whole city sharing books, passing them back and forth, to be nothing short of everyday magic.
I Suck at Being a Friend Right Now
I promise it’s not forever. I’m in the weeds. I’m knee-deep in parenting little kids who need me for pretty much everything right now.
A Potty Trained Toddler is the Absolute Worst
Today I was in the playground with my just-turned-two year old when she asked to pee in the toilet. The…
What’s Worse Than a Child Who Forgets Everything? One That Remembers!
The only thing worse than having a child who forgets everything is raising a child who remembers everything. Like many moms, I make a hell of a lot of promises to my children when I’m overly-exhausted, hoping they’ll just get into bed, or get into the car, or not be a pain-in-the-ass when I take them out in public.
Is There Any Truth to Pregnancy Superstitions?
Do I believe in astrology? Not really. But I read my horoscope, and if it says, ‘Stay in bed today’,…
Why I Started to Gain Weight for My Daughter
It’s very rare to hear about women consciously gaining weight. But, in the last few months, I have tried (and…
Dear Strangers, I Know I’ve Got Mom Brain. You Don’t Need to Point It Out
Recently I wrote about how my chronic sleep deprivation has made me as dumb as a winter squash. But it…
My Profound Lack of Sleep is Making Me Dumber by the Day
My first kid was an excellent sleeper. He was sleeping through the night at three months. He was napping three…