I get up early to make school lunches. I hop in the shower, get dressed, put on makeup. I kiss my husband goodbye, pile the kids in the car, and tell them to "Hurryupwouldyoupleaseputyourshoesonandhelpyourbrotherbucklehisseatbelt? Wearerunninglate!" I drop them off at school … [Read more...]
Additional Uses For Your Preschooler
I wrote this piece a long time ago for the now-defunct blog Being Savvy Los Angeles. It bears repeating. Happy Mother's Day! 1. Personal trainer: I have enlisted my child to count to 30 for each stretch I have to hold. I got a new exercise mat (given to me to test by the … [Read more...]
Moms Have a Harder Job Than Dads
"Moms have a harder job than dads," said my husband to my son this morning. Right before my eyes. But I don't necessarily agree. I wake up every weekday morning at 6:00 AM, hit the snooze button a few times, and then finally roll out of bed around 6:30. After a pit stop, … [Read more...]
Sh*t I Say: “X Marks the Spot”
Today is the twenty-fourth day of the April A to Z Challenge. During this month I will be writing blog posts every day (with breaks on Sundays) about the topic "Sh*t I Say" starting with each consecutive letter of the alphabet. This is one crazy project, y'all. X marks the … [Read more...]
Sh*t I Say: “Why Is This Here?”
Today is the twenty-third day of the April A to Z Challenge. During this month I will be writing blog posts every day (with breaks on Sundays) about the topic "Sh*t I Say" starting with each consecutive letter of the alphabet. This is one crazy project, y'all. Why is this … [Read more...]