A Boob Man, Again

April 22, 2010

To be totally honest, I’ve been feeling a little depressed lately. Every once in a while, something will happen that cheers me up, like my little adventure two weeks ago, then I slip back, almost immediately. I was really starting to worry about what the hell was going on. At the same time, I’ve noticed […]

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The Big Dilemma

April 21, 2010

I’m standing on the edge of a cliff of decision and am scared to death to take the plunge. The big question is, do I leave the relative safety of a professional career to be a stay at home mom (SAHM)? On one hand, in this economy, it’s scary to consider going to a single […]

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When Discipline Goes Bad

April 19, 2010

Another installment in my Positive Discipline articles. I took the kids to Lincoln Park today. As we sat down on the rocky beach in the balmy 70 degrees and watch the birds, ferries and helicopters (that’s what was out there), I began to overhear this mom trying to discipline her child. I think the boy […]

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I’m a Winner! Yay me.

April 19, 2010

Wow, this is very touching and oh so very exciting. Today I received my very first award for Heligirl. The kind gesture came from The Dirty Mommy Club. Not sure if that means I’m a dirty mommy in the “good” or “bad” sense, but I’ll take it. Thanks Stephanie! If you want the opportunity to […]

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Photo Phun

April 18, 2010

It was such a gorgeous day today we decided to go out and play. I asked Sweetness what she wanted to do and she expressedly announced that she very much wanted to “see the big boats.” Last week we took her down to Fisherman’s Terminal to see the big fishing, sail and other various boats […]

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Car Abuse

April 16, 2010

If my poor car was a child, I’d be in jail and it would be in protective custody. I bought my 2009 Rav 4 Limited (loaded with all the Mommy-loving stuff like power seat, tushie toaster, sunroof, XM radio (which they were supposed to turn off after three months but they must have forgotten), rear […]

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The Diva Rocks

April 15, 2010

During my last evening of single parenting tonight I decided to invite Sweetness to “help” me make dinner. Now, to her, helping is stirring water in a metal bowl while reaching into the drawer and pulling out whatever implements she might find handy. In the past, as she’s splashed water all over the kitchen, she’s […]

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Those Three Little Words

April 14, 2010

I don’t know what it is. Every time I say something to Sweetness, she immediately repeats it back. Ad nausium. Seriously, it makes me nauseous sometimes. Me: “Do you need to sit on the potty?” Her: “Sit on the potty.” Are you going to poo? Poo. Are you all done? All done. It’s about as […]

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