Monthly Archives: November 2011
Just a typical conversation with a 3 year old
The Scene: Sunday night, bath time. I’m combing out my daughter’s hair while she plays in the tub. “I love you, Mommy.” “I love you, too, Sweetheart.” “Why do you love me?” “Why?” I ask. She nods. “That’s easy. I … Continue reading
Filed under The Girl
Jeckyll and Hyde: The Road Edition
I’m a nice person. I really am. More than that, I’m a good person. Yes, I have my faults – I’m impatient and a little too self-absorbed… among other things. But still, I really do consider myself a decent human … Continue reading
Filed under Rants
Perception’s a funny thing.
I am not a strong person. There seems to be a misconception about that. I guess in large part due to what I write here, and to a lesser extent, the way I talk. But I’m not. In fact, I’m … Continue reading
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And sometimes, those kids just blow me away
Doggie, doggie, where is your bone? Somebody took it from your home. Guess who? Maybe you. Maybe a monkey from the zoo. Simple little song, right? It’s a preschool game in which a bunch of kids gather in a circle … Continue reading
Filed under Siblings, Uncategorized
An inventory of being
I am a mother. I am a woman. I am a writer. I am a wife. I love my husband, but sometimes I fantasize about beating him about the head until he drops to the floor. I have 2 children … Continue reading
Filed under Just off the top of my head..., Motherhood
The hustle
In my heart, I knew we were on a steady decline. It’s been a least a few months, maybe more, that the girl has been giving us trouble at bedtime. It started off slowly, a few extra requests at bedtime, … Continue reading
Filed under The Girl
Ever wonder what the world looks like to a 5 year old boy?
I just finished reading Emma Donaghue’s Room. I put off reading it for the longest time, because I’d heard it was based on that Nazi who imprisoned his daughter in the basement and used her for sex. I couldn’t understand … Continue reading
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Thankful
Well. That was one hell of a birthday weekend. My closest friend, who I met on the steps of our high school 28 years ago, flew in from Toronto to kidnap me for 28 hours. For 28 hours, I was … Continue reading
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The big 4-0
Yes, it’s true. In just a few days, I’m turning 40. I’m not sure how I feel about that. No more 30s. Which is weird, because those are like, the last youth years. And I don’t really feel old. Oh, … Continue reading
Filed under Just off the top of my head..., Not Parenting
