Tag Archives: motherhood
Back to School Anxiety? #YouGotThis
Every morning when I drop my kids off at school and peel out of the parking lot chanting “Freedom! Freedom!” whilst fist-pumping out the window, I notice at least a few moms lingering at the front doors of the school. They’re peering into the windows and down the hallway lined with short, gray lockers. I … Continue reading
That Brown Couch
“Well, what do you think of her?” my dad asked. I knew who he was talking about. “I think she’s very nice,” I said. “And what do you say when I’m not around?” he tried to fish for more. I was folding laundry onto the brown, floral print couch and I was suddenly so uncomfortable … Continue reading
The Mother of All Mother’s Day Gift Guides
What do you give to the mother who has everything this Mother’s Day? Don’t ask me! I’m neglected and undervalued, not to mention greedy. I freely admit that I love to receive Mother’s Day gifts and, to me, it isn’t just the thought that counts. Although the handmade gifts the kids present to me on … Continue reading
Give Pubes a Chance
One morning I sat down with a mug of coffee to peruse my Facebook Newsfeed. I was delighted to encounter a picture of Madonna proudly displaying her hairy armpit. I love women who are not afraid of their own body hair. I usually keep my own pits shaved pretty high and tight, but every now … Continue reading