As you know, I’m a pretty avid reader. I’ve always got something on my bookshelf waiting to be desired between my book club books. But I tell you what, if my GBF gives me a book and says, “Read this.” I do. Without hesitation. He has very good taste in books and he knows what [...]
I have to tell you, I’m feeling pretty good today. With the exception of my best friend reminding that this is the last birthday of my 30s, I’m over the moon. (She’s like a sister and likes to poke at me…Lola!!!) Yes, it’s my birthday. I’m a summer solstice girl. And I am overwhelmed with [...]
I forgot to mention one of the coolest and funniest things that has happened to me lately. I’m now a monthly contributor at My Mommy Manual. I literally fell out of my chair when I got the invitation email and then had to stifle some serious laughter when Practical Mommy asked me to write about [...]
I prayed for two boys. I just thought I would be a better mom to boys. Growing up and into adulthood, I’ve always had a lot of guy friends. I understand guys. They are simple creatures. Girls are sooo complex and emotional (speaking from experience). I’m not good with drama and emotions that get blown [...]
Dammit. The dream is over. I always thought that we would be great parents to a gay boy. Well, it’s perfectly clear now. My boys are straight. We’ve had The Moment. You know the moment you can tell that your kid is going to be a leftie. Well, we had the straight moment for BigBoy [...]
If I ever wrote a book I would call it “Honestly Jen.” However, I would ask that whenever anybody read the title they would have to say it with a sigh and an eye roll. I have a way with words that is kinda like my super power. It can be used for evil, but [...]
You know some days you’re just in it. Like yesterday’s post. I was not just knee deep, but shoulder deep in it. And parenting goes that way sometimes. Some days you trudge through it and other days you skip along singing songs.
It’s important for me to remember when it’s really tough that “this too shall [...]
Are there things about yourself that you really like and can totally appreciate? I mean, c’mon I’m sure there is a list of things we don’t like about ourselves. How about tipping the scales a little bit on the other side for once? One of the dorky things I like about myself is the ability [...]
You know it’s true that kids say the darndest things. And I’ve got two boys! Not being a boy myself, I’m surprised at some of the things that come out of their mouths, particularly my oldest son (BabyD has only a new word a week, so I don’t have to worry about this issue with [...]
You know in movies (or in real life if you’re a romantic…) when you’re in love and you want to sing a silly tune all day… (maybe from a musical that featured Judy Garland and Mickey Rooney or maybe The Beatles’ “Good Day Sunshine”)…yeah, corny love like that. Well, I’m in love with a book. [...]