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Beyond Desperation
If you follow me on Twitter, you’ll know that the past few nights have been really difficult for me. My daughter has been having a difficult time sleeping and I haven’t really been able to narrow down what’s causing this… until last night.
20 Lies I Tell My Children
The saying goes “honesty is the best policy.” That is what my parents taught me and that’s what I teach my children. Throughout their lives, I have encouraged them to always tell the truth. I really do believe this is the best policy, but here’s the thing…Moms and Dads lie sometimes. I know it is hypocritical.…
#SportBits…Weekend Rejuvenation
Happy Friday #ModernMoms! Hopefully you are recovering from your Thanksgiving festivities. Unfortunately, there’s not a lot of time before things ramp up again. This might be a good weekend to relax and rejuvenate before you’re back in high gear for the Holidays. What better way to do that then lounge around and watch some sports?…
The Hardest Part of Parenting is Letting Go
In the week after my first child, a daughter, was born, my hormones took me on one heck of a thrill ride. Up, down, exuberant, weeping, weirdly angry with my husband for not understanding.
Dating is Terrible (Especially When You’re Cougar-Aged)
A few days ago, I received a spam email addressed to Discreet Cougar. Yowzer. I am hoping I am neither, though that hope is likely in vain. My age qualifies me as a “cougar”, I know. Though whether my looks do or not is up to the beholder. Are cougars well maintained? Or just ungracefully fighting the aging process? Are they pathetic or bold? Or both?