Those of you following me on Facebook know that my son asked me a very thought-provoking question recently. We were riding in the car when he queried, “Mom, what’s easier to cut? Chicken or licorice?” Where does he come up with this stuff? And what IS easier to cut? I replied chicken. I was thinking [Read More]
Deep Thoughts from an 8-Year-Old
On Monday, I shared my 5-year-old daughter’s deep thoughts. Today I’m happy (?!) to share my 8-year-old son’s deep thoughts. I’ve mentioned before that my son loves potty humor. Lately, he’s grown fond of blowing raspberries on his arm. Remember how cute it was to blow a raspberry on a baby’s belly? A 3rd grader [Read More]
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Things that make me go “hmmm….”
I pulled into our garage with the car loaded down with a week’s worth of groceries. My husband and son had just pulled in moments before me, back from their trip to the barber. “Will,” I said to my 8-year-old. “Here, help me with the groceries.” I was unpacking the trunk and handed him a [Read More]
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Merry Christmas and Happy Hannukah
This Sunday our church presented the 3rd graders with Bibles. When I prepped Will for this momentous occasion (i.e. don’t pick your nose in front of the church, be respectful), he asked this after learning he would receive a Bible: “Do I have to read it all?” “Eventually,” I said and then started a sweet [Read More]
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Blast from the Past
Will at age 3 It’s 80s week at Experienced Bad Mom! Not really, but I am having a theme week of sorts: Blast from the Past You see, before I was the Experienced Bad Mom of two, I was simply a Bad Mom of one. Here’s an example of my badness from the vault. Will, [Read More]
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Slippery When Wet
“Whoa!” shouted Will as he slid across the kitchen floor. He had slipped in a small puddle of water that none of us had realized was there. I flashed back to 5 minutes earlier when Sydney had poured herself a drink near that spot. “You know,” he directed to me, very indignant (and serious), “you [Read More]
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An Apple a Day
Last week I took Will to the pediatrician for his check-up. I love our pediatrician and she is the main reason I was able to breastfeed, even with all the problems I encountered. She and I bonded over my cracked nipples. It’s true. Anyhoo, during the check-up, the Doctor asked, “Now Will, do you have [Read More]
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Alex P. Keaton Lives!
All three of my blog readers may recall that Will has a certain penchant for money and business deals. He also loves him some TV. And, yes, I know he watches more TV than the Academy of Pediatrics recommends! Here’s proof: “If we had Progressive Car Insurance,” he pondered, “could we really name our own [Read More]
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I’m Lovin’ It, Part II
Those aren’t Happy Meals, but it was a happy meal. My loyal readers might remember that I have a history with the McDonald’s drive-thru. I’m here to report that this history continues to build! Friday night the four of us were in line. Ordering went smoothly. Paying took no time at all. But then we [Read More]
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A Vacation Anniversary
Waiting for a water taxi in Chicago last year A year ago we went on a vacation to Chicago. What fun we had visiting Navy Pier, taking the Amtrak train, riding the water ferries, shopping on Michigan Avenue, going to Shedd Aquarium, etc. “Do you remember where we were a year ago?” I asked Will [Read More]
