28 Monday Nov 2011
Posted in General Mommentary
In my 30’s I watched Dawson’s Creek. NONE of my friends watched it. And I mean none. But guess who is married to Tom Cruise? That’s right, one of the show’s biggest stars, Katie Holmes. I also watched Melrose Place and 90210. OK, I confessed. Now it’s your turn
25 Friday Nov 2011
Posted in Little Links
Here’s a link to an interesting (but refreshingly brief) study on stress eating.
24 Thursday Nov 2011
Posted in General Mommentary, Random Recipies
Share your favorite dessert recipe!
24 Thursday Nov 2011
Posted in General Mommentary
24 Thursday Nov 2011
Posted in General Mommentary, Mommy Musings
One of my favorite things to snack on when I’m stressed? Chocolate. Why chocolate? I don’t understand the question. I could fill a phone book with the reasons why I love the stuff. I am a chocoholic. I once discovered that a box of gourmet milk chocolate coconut clusters can replace your husband – at least for a couple of days. (This is not something I’m proud to admit, but I had to share, in case you might need this kind of advice the next time the man in your life goes on a business trip and your kids are sick and you can’t go beyond your driveway.) When I run out of real chocolate in my house, I find a way to satisfy my craving– whether in the form of chocolate syrup, micro-waved chocolate chips, powdered cocoa or dry brownie mix. You name it, I’ve tried it. My biggest shame to claim? On Halloween night, after my children go to bed, I secretly stash enough mini chocolate bars (that I hope they don’t miss) into the freezer to help aid my sanity level throughout the month of November. By Nov. 10, my face has broken out and I go on a pseudo chocolate fast – but it doesn’t take long for me to get past this speed bump.
23 Wednesday Nov 2011
Posted in Survey Says
What’s your food of choice for stress-eating? Chocolate? Cheese? Share your favorites. Recipes welcome.
22 Tuesday Nov 2011
Posted in General Mommentary, Mommy Musings, Uncategorized
My 10-year old lost two teeth at school the other day and said it was ok to leave the money on his dresser. This rendered me, yes me, speechless. He said he has known about the Tooth Fairy for a few years now. “But don’t worry, Mom. I won’t say anything to my sister.” God help us all, he’s 10. When did my baby boy become a tween?
21 Monday Nov 2011
Posted in Survey Says
18 Friday Nov 2011
Posted in General Mommentary, Mommy Musings, Uncategorized
What did you wear to the bus stop or pre-school drop-off today?
My friend claims she won the award for looking the least attractive at drop-off the other day. “Hotness,” was the term she used to describe her oh-so-frantic ensemble. She was running so late getting her kids to school, she pulled a dirty tee-shirt over her shower-less body and went without make-up. I have to admit my hair was greasier, my shirt smelled of wet dog and my cords were covered in dog fur. I went right home, showered and put on a cute outfit!
16 Wednesday Nov 2011
Posted in Survey Says
Haven’t washed my hair in two days. What’s the longest you’ve gone?
Tip for greasy hair here>
15 Tuesday Nov 2011
Posted in General Mommentary
What happens when your child doesn’t care if you volunteer anymore?
Last year, my son was in the 4th grade. I had signed up for winter recess duty for the umpteenth time. I walked out to school playground, proudly wearing a new colorful scarf I found a few weeks before. I was trying to not look like I was trying too hard. This was a new school for my son, less than a mile from where he attended K-3rd. I wanted to make a good impression. To the other kids? The teachers? My son? I haven’t a clue. This is where I get a little nuts when I get a little nervous. But I was excited to see him. That’s one of the reasons I like to volunteer. Not to become PTO president (not that there’s anything wrong with that) but to take a breather from work and see my kids in their element. I glanced around the sports court and monkey bars. I finally spotted my son at the edge of the field playing tag and giggling with a group of boys. I smiled. There were so many kids this year. Girls taller than me, boys that looked like teenagers, and students I’d never seen who were obviously from the other neighborhood elementary schools. There were so many girl cliques, it was stressing me out. Was I in high school again? I was smiling at students I didn’t know; meeting new mothers who obviously volunteer more than I do and saying hello to kids I knew since they were in kindergarten but not so sure they remember me now. A hollow feeling came over me. Like Pepto on an empty stomach. I looked right at my son. He was running back and forth, chasing other kids. I waved. He didn’t wave back. Maybe he didn’t see me? I waited another few minutes. He didn’t acknowledge me. I swallowed my gum. I realized that I would remember this day for as long as I live. The day my kid became a tween. I cried in my husband’s arms that night.
14 Monday Nov 2011
Posted in Survey Says
What do you “cheap out” on as a mom?
I completely cheap out on buying bottled water at the movies. I’d rather splurge
on movie tickets for 8 kids and sneak in my own water than spend $5 per water bottle. I can’t help it. I learned this from my maternal grandmother. My cousin and I were the only kids at Red Sox games that had to eat a sack lunch. I’m not sure what was worse: the smell of tuna salad on my hands all day or the looks we got from all the cool, hot-dog-eating kids.
09 Wednesday Nov 2011
Posted in General Mommentary, Mommy Musings
Do you have any embarrassing physical motherhood “side effects”? I’m talking about something that still affects you regardless of how old your children are. Mine is never being able to do jumping jacks without wearing a liner. Need I say more?
Please share your most embarrassing motherhood “side effect” here.
07 Monday Nov 2011
Posted in Survey Says
Are you more hormonal today than you were before you became a mother?
I think I may be. If it makes you feel better, my mood wavers from Road Rage-like Mom to Annoyingly Happy and Euphoric Mom” at least once a month, just about every month, to my husband’s dismay.
04 Friday Nov 2011
Posted in Survey Says
Are you an insomniac? Sleep deprivation is my shame to claim as a mother. It makes me unproductive, sluggish, bitchy and not so fun to be around. (Sad but true, I still suffer from occasional sleeplessness even though both of my kids have been out of the crib for years.)
What is your worst sleep habit after becoming a mom? I have two: Falling asleep
after reading to my daughter or falling asleep while watching a movie at 7:30 p.m. I wake up 30 minutes later, spending the rest of the night trying desperately to get back to sleep.
Venting Sessions 