WARNING EXTREME NERDERY: Tonight, my beloved took me to see Yo Yo Ma. And then we nerded out afterwards about his technique and phrasing and all-around musical dominance. For those of you who may not be familiar with his work, I submit to you “Crouching Tiger Hidden Dragon.” I have just been in the presence […]
The worst part of being a boy mom: watching them bloody themselves over and over with alarming regularity. The best part of being a boy mom: When they bloody themselves, they want their mama.
Joshua: “Mom, how about you make limeade and I go watch TV.” Me: “Son, negotiations have stalled on an account of this situation being weighted heavily in your favor. Throw in a back rub and you might have yourself a deal.”
So, my preschooler goes MWF all day. I see other moms picking up their kids and they yell “Mommeyy!!!” And act happy to see their mother. My boy? He mean mugs me and shoots me daggers because I a) pick him up too soon b) pick him up too late c) pick him up during […]
Best part of my day: Listening to Josh read “Everybody Poops” to Sammy long after they’re supposed to be asleep.
Josh (to Sammy): “Sammy, you know better than that! You are not being kind to me!” Now all he has to do is figure out how to pay for college and Josh has this parenting thing nailed.
The Dbacks win the wildcard and Empire Strikes Back is on TV. Archie Bradley and Billy D Williams… THE NIGHT CANNOT GET ANY BETTER, PEOPLE. Next up, #Dbacks take on the Evil Empire in LA. “C’mon guys, we won’t get another shot at this!” “Help us Obi Lamb RodGoldschmidtty… YOU’RE OUR ONLY HOPE!”
Josh: “Thanks for the good dinner, mom!” Me: (Brightening) “Thanks Josh!” Him: “Except I don’t like the soup. It tastes yucky and makes me feel sick.” Loudspeaker in my head: “Thank you for riding the parenting roller coaster! We’ll be here all night!”
*dad kisses everyone good-bye on his way out the door for work* Josh: Dad, you’re the best kisser!” Me: …..
You might think, “Huh, it’s a salad.” And you would be partly right. But what you DON’T know is how special it is. It is a special salad because I am finishing it in peace and quiet inside a car in a parking lot while 3 littles are asleep in their car seats. As you […]