How I love newborn babies. I love them because they are so shiny and new and haven’t yet learned the word “no”. They are perfect and sweet-smelling and their clothes are so cute it makes me want to cry. Newborns are easy to hold and even easier to love. They possess the unique ability to make your heart […]
[Continue reading...]Kid by Number
April 2, 2010 3 Comments
The instant our children are born, their AGPAR scores, birth weight and length are measured. These numbers serve as a general guideline of health and baseline for future development. Every doctor’s appointment from birth to age 18 will consist of the measurements of height, weight and their subsequent percentiles. Percentiles have caused me more grief than I […]
[Continue reading...]Daddy Friends
April 1, 2010 6 Comments
There are some damn fine Daddy Friends out there. Dads deserve a great deal of appreciation for all they do in support of their families. I’ve compiled a list because I’m in the dad-loving mood and there’s no telling how long it will last. Kidding, kidding, ahem… Why We Love Dad 1. Dad carries all the heavy […]
[Continue reading...]Write For Charity, Make A Difference!
April 1, 2010 3 Comments
[Image: mws.mcallen.isd.tenet.edu] Write For Charity is an amazing organization dedicated to making a positive change in the world through the power of the written word. They are looking for help from you and the power of your written word! Write For Charity is accepting submissions relating to parenting for an anthology of short stories and poetry. Proceeds […]
[Continue reading...]Snakes and Snails and Puppy Dog Tails
March 28, 2010 10 Comments
[Image: purseblog.com] They say every boy needs a dog. What they don’t say is that every mom needs a dog. My two boys want nothing more in this world than a dog…and everything advertised on Nickelodeon, but I digress. Dogs are wonderful, they really are but I happen to believe a dog deserves much more […]
[Continue reading...]Reality Bites: The Crib Tent
March 26, 2010 8 Comments
[Image:buybuybaby.com] Your child may think they landed themselves in kiddie jail the first time they are placed inside a crib tent. They may think that because chances are they’ve done something dangerous enough to land them in, well…kiddie jail. For their safety alone, the crib tent offers parents the peace of mind of knowing that while they’re […]
[Continue reading...]It’s Good to Want
March 23, 2010 14 Comments
My boys have become little robots who watch television in a daze and mumble, “I want that” in a frightening monotone, I swear I’ve even heard it after a Barbie commercial or two. I long for the days when all my eldest wanted were toys instead of sophisticated and expensive technology. As of late, he’s […]
[Continue reading...]Reality Bites: Math Homework
March 20, 2010 8 Comments
I am not smarter than a second grader. I guarantee I’m not the smartest Mommy Friend you ever met because I happen to think 2nd grade homework is hard. At least it is for me. I’m choosing to own this ugly truth and refuse to succumb to the obvious shame and embarrassment such a confession deserves. I […]
[Continue reading...]Stranger Danger
March 17, 2010 10 Comments
[Image: highsmith.com] I have decided nothing, and I mean nothing is better than having a stranger tell you how to raise your children. About 3 weeks ago, my friend and I were in the ladies restroom at work and we were talking about Little BooBoo’s naughty preschool escapades. We were chatting over the bathroom stall […]
[Continue reading...]Love Story
March 13, 2010 26 Comments
1994 1995 1996 Recently I’ve had some interest from readers about my steamy love life. OK, so I’m lying about the “steamy” part but it looks as though it’s time for the prequel. So here’s the little story of how Lori and Big Daddy P met, fell in love, had a couple of kids and built […]
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