Category Archives: parenting

Nov12

I’m Not Your Friend, I’m Your Mom

Kelly Ripa, she of her eponymous television show, Colgate and Nutella commercials, has caused quite a stir. She went on “The Wendy Williams” show last week and revealed, when relating an incident with her 13-year old daughter that resulted in … Continue reading →

Posted in humor, kids, mom humor, parenting | 4 Comments
Sep19

I Wonder, On the Tenth Anniversary

September 21 is the ten year anniversary of the birth of my first babies. Five babies who were perfect and tiny and too early to survive. Their conception, pregnancy and birth was perhaps the defining moment of my life, and … Continue reading →

Posted in infertility, kids, miscarriage, parenting | 1 Comment
Jul21

Change of life?

I worry that I’m not going through this cancer experience the way I’m supposed to. Cancer survivors always seem to talk about how their lives were changed by their diagnosis, they achieved clarity of purpose and were able to set … Continue reading →

Posted in breast cancer, kids, parenting | 3 Comments
May28

Change of Plans

I fear I may have backed myself into a bit of a corner here. I have been so focused on the “positives” of cancer (perky rack, good painkillers, free food) and making the process easier for my kids (later bedtimes, … Continue reading →

Posted in breast cancer, parenting | 4 Comments
May09

Crappy Mom, Table for 1

In these days leading up to Mother’s Day, I’m struck by a single thought. I’m a crappy mom. There are so many positive affirmations out there this time of year. “Don’t worry, Mom, you’re doing great” commercials and cards, both … Continue reading →

Posted in breast cancer, chemo, kids, mom humor, parenting, whining, yelling | 4 Comments
Apr28

Top Reasons Cancer is Awesome

Well, not really. Cancer sucks. It really, really, “insert your favorite expletive here” sucks. But, for me, it hasn’t been entirely bad. The proof?  1. Everyone keeps telling me how young I am. I’m 43, going on 44 and no … Continue reading →

Posted in breast cancer, chemo, mom humor, parenting | 1 Comment