Two weeks ago was Sydney’s first soccer practice ever. She’s joined a recreational soccer league for 3 to 5-year-olds. There was a long e-mail from the organizers about what to bring to the first practice. I could have written the same email in 1 sentence: Please come at 9 am wearing shin guards and regular [Read More]
Experienced Bad Mom Welcomes The Ultimate Blog Party 2012!
Eek! I’m late. The Ultimate Blog Party 2012 started last Friday and here I am coming to the party on Monday. Oh, well. It’s not like I’m claiming to be the most punctual, awesome blogger out there. In fact, my blog is a tongue-in-cheek look at all the ways I’m a bad mom. I decided [Read More]
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Walk of Shame
It’s not what you think. You see, the parental version of the Walk of Shame is when you’re called for a conference with your son’s 3rd grade teacher and none of the other parents are called. The parental Walk of Shame is when you stroll down the school hallway avoiding eye contact with anyone on [Read More]
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I Feel Like Chicken Tonight
I’m coming clean. This is what I fed my kids for dinner one night last week. I don’t know what’s more disturbing: 1. That it’s a frozen kids meal that consists of mostly beige, processed food, 2. That the box is really trying to claim it’s good for kids: white meat chicken! whole grain! protein! [Read More]
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Everyday I Hate Mathematics
I stared into my 8-year-old’s eyes. He stared back. On the table in between us rested the latest “Home Links”, a math sheet that’s part of the University of Chicago’s Everyday Mathematics curriculum. Most days our intrepid 3rd grader must complete a Home Links for homework. “Will,” I said. “You’re supposed to show your work.” [Read More]
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When Play Dates Attack
Yesterday I hosted a play date at our house for Sydney, 5, and her 4-year-old friend. “Hosting a play date today. BRING IT!” I tweeted confidently. After all, I’ve been hosting play dates since 2006 when my son turned 3. I could handle 2 little girls going to Kindergarten next Fall. Plus, the other girl’s [Read More]
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The Halfway Mom
I usually make fun of myself on this blog. I point out how inane things like my son talking about his butt, or my daughter loving the Disney princesses, reflect back on me as a bad mom. I mean, really, butt talk is NOT classy nor are the princesses the healthiest role models. My husband [Read More]
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Kindergarten Kraziness
On Thursday I will register my daughter for Kindergarten. She brought home a flyer from preschool that listed the items I will need to bring: 1. Proof of residency 2. Current health appraisal with immunization records and vision screening 3. Original birth certificate Check, check, and check! Registration is from 6-8:30pm in the middle school [Read More]
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The hawk, baby ducklings, and Pool of Death (Disney Week)
I can’t make this stuff up, people. During our stay at Disney, we enjoyed a lovely room on the 4th floor at the Boardwalk Resort. It had 2 balconies and a view of the quiet, or leisure, pool. One day, at about 5 pm, we were relaxing in our room and heard some commotion outside. [Read More]
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Wordless Wednesday (Disney Week)
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