“Honey, this boy needs a dog,” says my mom. She’s referring to Boychild, who has fallen in love with mom’s step-dog, Spike. Boychild and Spike became fast friends when visiting Georgia. Let me clarify: Boychild followed Spike around like a stalker, calling for him, trying to feed him, petting him, just loving on him TOO… Read More Dogs/ Cats
Confession: I have no idea what I’m doing. None. I don’t know how to mom. My prior experience in how to be a mom is pretty limited to acting roles. I played a mom once in The Miracle Worker, but that’s it. That’s literally the only time I was cast as a mom. I’ve been… Read More How to Mom?
Hey- did you know that having a child will make you sick? I mean, not just the birthing part where you can’t sit down without a rubber doughnut for months. No. SICK! I mean, sick. Colds, flu, some weird skin disease that looks like you’re rotting. I didn’t know this. I would’ve invested in liters… Read More Mal à la tête
If there were an event on American Ninja Warrior called “Toddler Airport Wrasslin’” fewer people would be contestants. Toddler Airport Wrasslin’ will make a grown man cry, a strong woman weak and rich man beg. For those of you with wee babies, take your vacations now. Do not delay. Strap that baby on your chest… Read More Extreme Airportage
I am packing for a trip with Boychild and Husband and I have questions about some articles of clothing that my child has or has once come into contact with. Here are a few of my gentle musings: Why do baby clothes have pockets? I heard a comedian say this once and brushed it off,… Read More On Children’s Clothing
Lately, I’ve been obsessively staring at my son’s hair. I’m like the cartoon guy marooned on an island who sees his buddy as a chicken leg- I see my son’s ideal hairdo every time I look at him. I get itchy fingers whenever I see that little twist of hair growing past his ears or… Read More Haircuts
Fussy Pantz 