It took me eight years but I’ve finally thrown in the towel. I can’t do it anymore. I simply can’t plan another over the top, cartoon/video game/activity themed child’s birthday party. I’m not renting another bounce-house or petting zoo. I’m not stressing over finding the perfect party favors. No more agonizing over whether to get […] Read more…
March 2014 archive
Does Teaching My Boys To Be Chivalrous Mean I Am A Feminist Sell-Out?
I am a feminist. If a feminist is someone who believes women and men can share in responsibilities and opportunities regardless of sex then yes I am a feminist. If by feminist you have some vision of a man-hating woman then we are not on the same page. I have two sons, a husband, and […] Read more…
Experiencing Your Kids as Individuals
I have two sons born twenty-one months apart. Besides that meaning there is nothing breakable left in my house it also means that I spend most of my time making sure everything is equal: their birthday and Christmas presents, their sporting activities, their clothing, their food, their haircuts, and most importantly the time I spend […] Read more…
Is Daddy Doin’ Work A Turn Off?
Have you ever had one of those moments when someone says something so crazy it feels like they just told you they sky is in fact green not blue? And they totally believe it. And they are pissed you don’t agree? You’re like, “Is my name Alice and have I just fallen down a rabbit […] Read more…