Category Archives: Kids’ Room

What parents do when the kids aren’t around…

No, not that. Ok, not only that. The kids are with my folks this weekend. My parents took them to Easter services today, doubtless trying to de-heathen them. So here we are, Hubby and I, a couple of old smoothies … Continue reading

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Dear Diary

I was never much of a diarist. Even as a self-absorbed teenager, I was no Pepys. Well-meaning people would buy me those little locking daily diaries as birthday presents. They all held such promise, and with each new one would … Continue reading

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Looking Back

Hubby and I got a bit of late start on having kids, not entirely by design. I found out I had PCOS when I was 22, it was mildly disturbing to hear, but not devastating. Yet. So we knew going … Continue reading

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I just said what!?

It is a forgone conclusion that, as a parent, you are going to be saying certain things you otherwise would not. “Not in my house you don’t. Because I said so. Don’t put that in your nose.” And the like. … Continue reading

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Outnumbered

First, lest you begin to think otherwise, my husband is a wonderful father. Second, the kids adore their time with Daddy. Third, I love my children but I have no illusions about them, they can try the hardiest of souls. … Continue reading

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Sick

My oldest baby, Monkey, is sick today, poor kid. He got up at 6 o’clock this morning, which is very odd for him. But even stranger is the fact that I got up 5:30. I try to eke in as … Continue reading

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Don’t let me scare you, at least not too much

Night School is a haven of working adults and parents, a time to spend with other adults, learning exciting, new things. Last night was our first test and some of us finished very early, including me. We gathered upstairs outside … Continue reading

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Why I won’t get new carpet right now.

Caution: The following post is about potty-training and the word “poop” will be mentioned. You have been warned. I am in the belly of the beast, my friends. My 2-year old has entered the terrible phase that resides between a … Continue reading

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Bad Mama

Everybody congratulate me, I have been declared a Bad Mama by my 5-year old, Monkey! Last night he said to me, “You are a Bad Mama and I’m never gonna love you again. And I’m never gonna like you again. … Continue reading

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Night Flying Solo

Ok, I realize that I am the all-time champion Queen of the Dorks. It’s not like they had a contest, but if they had, I would’ve won it. And as their Queen I am frequently called upon to set the … Continue reading

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