When I was younger, out of curiosity I would ask my mom what her age was when she lost her virginity. She would tell me, straight-faced, she was still a virgin. I NEVER believed her. Know why? Because I may sometimes act like I’m the messiah but I know I’m not. We’re Jewish. And she’s [...]
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Sharing Your Stories With Your Kids: How Much Is Too Much?
July 7th, 2011 
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To My Kids: No Means NO
June 26th, 2011 admin To my children…the WHY generation, You constantly challenge and question my authority. You never accept that NO is the final answer. Even when I’ve said it repeatedly. Instead of responding the way well brought up kids would with “OK” or the like, you want to know “WHY”. Save that question for your teachers. They can [...]
Summer Vacation Is In Full Swing
June 22nd, 2011 admin We are beginning the third full day of summer vacation. I’ve already lost count of how many more to go. It feels like they’ve been home for months. And by they I mean…all 5 kids and my husband. My husband, the big boss, has thankfully taken over the laundry. On his own accord. Fine and [...]
Pedals, What Pedals?
May 9th, 2011 admin I had never been behind the wheel of a car. Not ever. I think my parents were afraid. VERY afraid. Until the summer after I turned 15. I went from never driving Not ever. To my parents signing me up for drivers training. To being thrust behind the wheel of a car alongside 3 other [...]
I Love Them All Equally And Hate Them The Same
March 17th, 2011 admin There is a Babble article floating around the internet where an admittedly not perfect mother admits to a greater love for her younger son than her 3 1/2 year old daughter. She goes on to make excuses in her post and subsequently, a follow up post with more excuses. But…it’s out there, footprints made. Someday [...]
Wanted: Big Girl Panties
March 6th, 2011 admin I don’t know where to start. I’m so overwhelmed and emotionally burnt out. I’m not going to write a post and try to make it sound artsy poetic. I can’t. My heart is breaking. Things are out of control. My son, my oldest baby, is unreachable. His ears and mind are closed. He is a [...]
All Is Fair In Crime And Punishment
February 19th, 2011 admin Once upon a time, a very upset sixth grade girl kicked a window in a living room. It shattered from her anger, chards of glass falling into the frame and on the floor, narrowly missing her legs. By mistake. “But I didn’t mean to!” No consequences were enforced. The window was boarded until the parents [...]
