parenting
Got Mom-goo and kid-poo? Chuck to the rescue!
I wrote a post a while back, on the gag-inducing topic of my kids getting sick, and my willingness to sacrifice my own cleanliness to protect the carpet and sofa. Because, you know, it’s easier to wash my chest, face, and shirt, than to clean the furniture. Hubby calls me “the vomit magnet.” You get the idea… Well, I’ve been reconnecting with old friends on Facebook l...
Laugh at my pain. Go ahead.
We’ve been passing a nasty virus around our family, and our three year-old daughter is the most recent to suffer from the terrible sore throat and high fever. I had it first, and after a double-dose antibiotic shot to the glutes (which almost made me pass out because I’m not good with needles), plus a course of oral antibiotics (complete with side effects), I’ve finally got my to...
Get “Savvy” for free, and get kids reading
Penguin publishing sent me a leftover pre-publication copy of “Savvy,” by Ingrid Law, and asked me to help get the word out about an upcoming summer reading program for kids. I had seen “Savvy” mentioned in Reader’s Digest, as a “don’t miss this” summer read. And since I’m between installments of “Twilight,” and finished with ...
GeekMom’s latest “this is not my child” moment: Tantrum at Target
I don’t know who came up with the phrase “Terrible Twos,” because with my three kids, age three has always been much worse than two. I was reminded of this today, when my three year old daughter had her first humongous public meltdown. It happened like this… This morning, I needed to get some things from my favorite store, Target. I love going to Target. There is a Pizza Hu...
