Because there’s always room for more Mommyfriend, be sure to check out my Yahoo! Shine Parenting Guru post, We’re Not Spending Christmas in the Car! Because my car just isn’t that fun.
[Continue reading...]The Second Child
December 1, 2010 9 Comments
You had used baby gear, used clothes and used toys. We took half as many pictures of you. We never finished your baby book. We didn’t freak out when you bumped your head, didn’t eat your dinner or weren’t potty trained by your 3rd birthday. We didn’t track every milestone against child development books, buy […]
[Continue reading...]To Moms Who Shoot Daggers
November 29, 2010
Moms who shoot daggers, shame on you. Last week when I picked up Little BooBoo from preschool he was playing in the big yard, undoubtedly having the time of his young life. The moment he spotted me walking toward him, the melodrama began. He didn’t want to go home and wanted the entire western hemisphere to know. Nevermind the […]
[Continue reading...]My 8 Great Motherhood Lessons
November 26, 2010 6 Comments
[Image credit] The list of things motherhood has taught me is plentiful, ever-growing and always changing. Below I offer the Cliff’s Notes version. My 8 Great Motherhood Lessons 1. Dirt will not kill me. Or my children. This lesson pertains to dirt in my house, dirt my children eat and the 5 second rule. We have survived […]
[Continue reading...]I Have Never Cooked a Turkey
November 24, 2010 9 Comments
Well, you read the title. I don’t know how to cook a turkey and as long as I have my dad around, I may just never have to. My dad cooks Thanksgiving dinner right down to the homemade stuffing because it’s his thing. And thank God it’s his thing because I know it wouldn’t be mine. All I’d […]
[Continue reading...]Gwyneth Paltrow is Better than Us
November 22, 2010 9 Comments
This is a truth I’ve always known. Gwynnie first won me over in Sliding Doors, my all time favorite movie. If you haven’t already seen it, please do. It might change your life and inspire you to cut off all your hair, not that I’m speaking from personal experience or anything. In all her perfect […]
[Continue reading...]A Love Letter to My Girlfriends
November 19, 2010 6 Comments
To My Dearest Girlfriends, We met in the era of perms and tapered jeans. We were drama nerds. And drama queens. Long before boyfriends, careers and children, we were friends. Through heartbreaks, missed curfews and final exams, we were there for each other. We’ve been each other’s bridesmaids, baby shower planners and confidants. You are my sisters and […]
[Continue reading...]The Tao of Boys
November 17, 2010 11 Comments
[Image Credit] Boy Wonder has taught me everything I know about boy wisdom. I’ve been collecting his “boy-isms” for years now. This stuff is enlightening, hilarious and often, totally sexist. Take notes, you’ll be glad you did. Boys are stronger than girls so they can protect them from people who step on their feet. If […]
[Continue reading...]OMG Mommyfriend, Now What?
November 16, 2010 34 Comments
*Congratulations Tara on winning a $50 Target gift card! This contest is officially closed, thank you all for entering! More giveaways coming soon; hold onto your keyboards!* [Image credit] If you’re a loyal reader I bet you are so over this blog right now. How can you not be? Every 5 minutes I’m asking you […]
[Continue reading...]The Tooth Fairy, Stale Donuts and Fair Market Tooth Value
November 15, 2010 7 Comments
[Image Credit] Boy Wonder lost his 2 front teeth at the donut shop about a week ago. It was dramatic. The lady behind the counter couldn’t believe it. She swore the donuts were fresh. Boy Wonder has a convenient memory; he “remembers” things he only wished happened. Like how the Tooth Fairy leaves him $10 per […]
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