“That’s IT! If you people can’t cooperate, then THIS government is shutting down!” I shouted at my kids staring up at me from their dinner plates. They had no idea what I was talking about, but the federal government shutdown had been in the news lately. Besides, threatening the kids just felt good. Since my…
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Dissecting the Teen
SCENE ONE: (Mom cheerfully sweeps kitchen floor. Front door opens. Brooding Teen in hooded sweatshirt enters. Without looking at Mom, Teen shuffles down hall toward bedroom.) MOM: (Hurriedly following.) “Hi Honey! How was school today?” TEEN: “Nghu.” MOM: “Hmm? What was that?” TEEN: “Nghoo.” MOM: “I’m sorry, Sweetie, but I couldn’t hear what you said….
Expecting the Unexpected
April is the month of my son’s birth. But don’t worry, I won’t bore you with a dreaded “childbirth story.” Everyone thinks their account is unique, but all the stories are basically the same: The Pre-Labor Part, The Decision to Go to the Hospital Part, The Agonizing Pain Part, The Rationale for Using/Not Using Pain…
Rule No. 1: Follow the Rules
Fifteen years ago, I took on the role of stay-at-home mom with determination to go above and beyond the call of duty. I wanted to be one of those strong women who could handle just about anything, and for the most part, I was. I cooked, I cleaned, I nurtured, I maintained complete control. Nothing…
