What people thought when they read your holiday letter. . . Dear family and friends, ( I had no idea that our kids being on the same socce...

I'm sorry I haven't posted in a while. I'm hoping someone will invent a way for me to type safely while driving my kids around. ...

Obviously I need to start avoiding parking lots. I'm not plagued by high expectations for myself. I don't feel like I should be curi...

Perhaps it's anxiety about Ironflower starting kindergarten tomorrow, perhaps it's the fact that no matter how much a try, I am just...

I survived taking the kids to the pool again today. On the bright side, no one pooped . Though Lovebug let out a few screams (overtired+over...

This is a top search on my blog these days. Even ignoring the weird Google statistical gymnastics that cause people searching for this to wi...

I am trying to remember the last time I was in a truly good mood. I have flashes of happiness, like watching ChunkyMonkey hold his siblings...

The universe is testing me. Two subjects that other people manage every day are completely tripping me up. Other people, for example, don...

Dear Lady-at-the-park-this-morning, First, congratulations on your new daughter. I'm sure she's adorable, not that you ever uncovere...

I must start by saying that I'm sure my neighbors are nice people who love their children very much. And who (f ortunately ) do not read...

So yesterday I had an epiphany. Not the kind that will solve the healthcare crisis or even make the Jersey shore cast return to their natura...

I live in a place where people range from comfortable to wow-is-that-a-Murano-glass-chandelier-in-your-toddler's-bedroom?-rich. And beca...

I felt guilty when I first read it. "Oh my God, I do that all the time! I did it to all 3 kids! I'm so irresponsible!" And the...

I like to call myself a realist. Some might say "cynical bitch", but those people also might say "I think The Bachelor helps ...

Last night I watched the commercial for "Teach Your Baby To Read!", a product that teaches babies and toddlers to memorize the sha...

Let's take a moment to think about the Fresh Beat Band, formerly known as The Jumparounds. Done yet? Unless you have very young children...

I hate retarded people. Not people with Down's Syndrome or other medically tested mental issues, I like them just fine. In fact, it coul...

I used to watch Jon and Kate Plus 8. The kids liked it - and I didn't have to worry about what they were learning from it, unlike their ...

People bug me. I know, I know. That's a shocker, huh? I know I always seem like such sweetness and light. But, believe it or not, I spen...

Dear Mom of That Toddler, I've always felt kind of sorry for you, as you tried to leave the preschool as your son screamed from t...