My nineteen month old daughter, Lovey, is just starting to talk. She's got words like Baby, Baba, Bow Wow (at least I think that is what she's saying) More, Boots, Poops, Dah-dee, Ba-oons, and the … [Read more...] about Uh Oh
Rubber Gloves
We've all been in the store when some cute little girl suddenly goes from saccharine to Satan. She's having a complete and total meltdown because "No" was the answer she got as she begged for the … [Read more...] about Rubber Gloves
You’re Not Alone (II)
I'm not saying these are all about me. I'm just saying if you feel the same way, you're not alone. You're not alone if... 1. You go out for dinner as a family once or twice a week. It's great to … [Read more...] about You’re Not Alone (II)
Dollar Store Discourse
Welcome to Part II of this truly captivating and informative piece on Dollar Stores. In this installment, we will dig even deeper into the depths of the Dollar Store to uncover a timeless life … [Read more...] about Dollar Store Discourse
Dollar Store Shakedown
Dollar Stores are kind of gross. How do I know this? Because I shop there. The products are all dusty and the stores smell funny. I wonder: Do they come out of the cartons that way or have they … [Read more...] about Dollar Store Shakedown
Big Dogs and High Horses
I used to have a Golden Retriever named Barney. He was not our family dog; he was my dog. He was named after the store in New York City. Barney was very handsome and very regal--and he carried himself … [Read more...] about Big Dogs and High Horses
Doctor, Doctor!
Have you ever been at a soccer game and said to another parent: "Your kid is going to be the next David Beckham..." or maybe you've seen a little girl dancing around in a tutu and you think to … [Read more...] about Doctor, Doctor!
You’re Not Alone
I'm not saying these are all about me. I'm just saying if you feel the same way, you're not alone. You're not alone if... 1. You tell your kid that your "ears are hurting" because you want her … [Read more...] about You’re Not Alone
Birthday Bashing
Somehow, over the years (when I wasn't looking) the birthday party bar was raised. Organizing a fun and memorable fiesta for your kid now seems tantamount to planning a Bar Mitzvah. What's more, when … [Read more...] about Birthday Bashing
How To Bribe Your Kid
My daughter, Sweet Pea (3-1/2) is really mean to my other daughter, Lovey (18 months). I know that Sweet Pea loves her little sister; I also know that siblings antagonize each other, but one night, in … [Read more...] about How To Bribe Your Kid
