Experienced Bad Mom

Not Just a Bad Mom, But an Experienced Bad Mom

The Interrogator

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This is Sydney. She’s 5. She’s one tough cookie. She’s also smarter than I am. I’m usually reminded of that on a daily basis. Below I present two recent interactions with the girl I’m starting to call “The Interrogator”. Exhibit #1. Sydney wanted to build a fort out of pillow cushions and sleep there overnight. [Read More]

He Got a Rock

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I sense a theme! Loyal readers know that I got some rocks for Mother’s Day from my daughter Sydney, age 5. I’m happy to report that my husband got a BIG rock for Father’s Day from Sydney! In case you can’t see, she painted a rock and then a teacher wrote on it: “My Dad [Read More]

Do I Hafta? (A Wit and Wisdom Guest Post)

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Today I’m pleased to share with you a guest post from a blogging buddy of mine, Elizabeth, from Transitional Woman. Enjoy her “bad mom” story! Once you’ve set your course as an Experienced Bad Mom, it only gets worse. Recently, my youngest son, a high school senior, was invited to interviews for a university’s honors [Read More]

Poop Sandwich 2012

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It’s the last week of school in our neck of the woods. That means there are numerous year-end events: talent shows, recitals, parties, etc. But what’s missing, and has been since September 2009, are any peanut butter and jelly sandwiches in my son’s lunch. No, it has nothing to do with allergies. The reason my [Read More]

My Daughter the Lab Rat

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“Remember when I helped that girl become a better babysitter?” Sydney, 5, asked. We were in the car, driving through the college town where I work. “Was it that building, Mama?” she inquired as we passed a brick building. Uh, I thought. What’s she talking about? Oh, wait. Yeahhhh…. Last summer I took Sydney to [Read More]

Bitty Baby: The American Girl Gateway Drug

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I am filling out a hospital admission form right now. Oh, no! I can hear you crying. What’s wrong? Who’s hurt? Poor EBM! Don’t panic. I’m filling out a hospital admission form for a DOLL. That’s right, I’m sending Bitty Baby to the American Girl Doll Hospital. She needs a new body (torso and limbs) [Read More]

How to Build an Evil Virgo Beyblade

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You know you want to know. Last night you probably woke up from a dead sleep, crying out, “We need more toilet paper! And HOW do you make an Evil Virgo Beyblade?” Ladies and gentleman, you will have to make your own trip to the store for toilet paper, but I CAN help you learn [Read More]

Vroom Vroom

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Ten days ago the power windows in my car stopped working. The good news? They work some of the time. The bad news? They work some of the time. So my husband and I are re-visiting the discussion of whether or not it’s time to buy a new car. (Mine’s a 2002. Stuff keeps breaking!) [Read More]

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