Category Archives: whining

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
Jun27

Can you hear me now???

When my daughter was 4, she suffered from terrible ear infections. The poor girl had 11 ear infections in 9 months before we finally got her tubes. The tubes have been great, and she hasn’t had an ear infection in … Continue reading →

Posted in kids, listening, mom humor, sneaking food, whining | 4 Comments
Jun19

In the Army now

I think it was the Army that used to run a commercial with the tag line, “We do more before 8:00am than most people do all day.”   Obviously, that tag line was not written by a mother.   I … Continue reading →

Posted in kids, mom humor, no family bed, sharing, whining | Leave a comment
Jun15

Will work for Oreos

If you’re like me, the idea of going back to work in an office after you have kids can cause equal parts excitement and dread.  Sure, it’ll be great to have some adult conversation, use your brain for something other … Continue reading →

Posted in bathroom privacy, going back to work, husband, kids, mom humor, sharing, sneaking food, stay at home mom, whining, work at home mom, work outside the home | 2 Comments