I was one of the last of my friends to have kids, so I haven’t had the chance to be around many newborns, since my youngest grew out of the baby stage. I’ve been totally fine with that; one stepdaughter and two that grew inside of me are more than enough. To top it off, […]
Sometimes Darkness Brings the Light (or Why I Started This Blog)
I’ve always loved to laugh, especially at the expense of others. I guess this doesn’t put me at the head of the list for the Nobel Peace Prize, but at least I’m honest about it. I was always a bigger fan of America’s Funniest Home Videos than I was of Gray’s Anatomy. Sometime during adulthood, […]
Almost Forty
As I look into the mirror and examine myself at too-close a distance, I can’t help but see the small changes that have been slowly taking over my body. Sometimes, I can fool myself into believing that I’m the same woman I was 20 years ago. Most of the time, though, those tiny changes scream […]
Feminism in the time of assholes
I’m lucky enough to do this whole writing thing as a day job, and one of my favourite places to write for these days is Romper. It’s a new(ish) site, less than a year old, and it’s for young moms who are looking for a feminism-driven, body-positive, inclusive slant on their mom articles. I’ve always […]
I’m On To You, Caillou (And Your Mom, Too!)
I have, in the past, made my feelings known about Caillou. This is not exactly an unpopular opinion, amongst parents. Most people agree that the little fucker is whiny, demanding and sets a pretty awful example for our kids. Hell, the Fournado learned the word “stupid” from watching the show. Thanks, Caillou. I’m not here today […]
Sometimes, the ER is where it’s at
I’ve been quiet lately, in case you hadn’t noticed. It’s possible it was the stress of the holidays that left me unable to formulate any coherent thoughts, but it might just be that, after sharing 100 authentic days on social media, I didn’t feel like sharing much for a little while. I went on vacation […]
Dear Party and Costume Stores: Stop trying to sexualize my four-year-old daughter.
I had the distinct pleasure of trying to find a Hallowe’en costume for my kids just two days before the actual day. It also happened to be the day before my daughter’s first Hallowe’en class party, so I didn’t futz around in the crap stores, or bother going the DIY route. This mama had to […]
Thankful
This is a big weekend for me, but it’s kind of complicated to explain why. All the same, I wanted to attempt it, to share all the big feels I’m feeling right now. Two years ago, on Thanksgiving weekend, I realized I might be pregnant. In my mind, at the time, this was not a […]