Bed Wars

Along with both me and BC being sick (we call ourselves Team Super Cough Buddies) Boychild transitioned to a BIG BOY BED! This was very exciting, very easy and really cool. For two days. Then, Boychild refused to sleep in the bed. Have I told you that my son is very headstrong? Well, he is VERY HEADSTRONG. He is no shrinking violet. He’s more of a kicking nettle. … Read More Bed Wars

When to Fold ‘Em

Hey- remember that last time that I talked about starting school? Yeah, I dropped out. Or rather, I delayed for a year. I’m a little, um, what’s the word, ashamed? Maybe? Feel maybe like a little bit of a disappointment to myself, my family and others? Balancing the feeling of shame is one of deep… Read More When to Fold ‘Em

Parental Guidance

Last week, I was felled by what I can only imagine was a troupe of rogue viruses performing experimental theater in my digestive tract. It lasted 24 hours, involved lots of weird noises, and made me nearly crap my pants, just like some of the best experimental theater in Manhattan today. My virus was not,… Read More Parental Guidance