Motherhood

Surgeon General, we’ve got a bone to pick

I'm looking for the Surgeon General. I'm determined to uncover who is this ambiguous being who has the authority to issue ominous warnings and rules on a whim, without ever checking with those it affects. Surgeon General, we have a bone to pick. Boruch Hashem, two weeks ago I gave birth to another little beautiful… Continue reading Surgeon General, we’ve got a bone to pick

Motherhood

Not all advice is good advice!

I love reading Better Homes and Gardens magazine. I never subscribed to it, but for some reason they keep sending me the issues. I find that it’s a great place to get ideas that never work in real life. But I still enjoy looking at it; I enjoy seeing the colors, styles and decor of… Continue reading Not all advice is good advice!

Motherhood

Parenting; it’s just like skateboarding

I’ve never skateboarded in my life. And truth be told, I probably never will. I’m a very feet-on-ground person, as opposed to a feet-on-wood-with-wheels type. But this avid skateboarder was explaining to me the simple technique of skateboarding; you just ride it out. So if you’re going down a steep incline and you feel out… Continue reading Parenting; it’s just like skateboarding

Life in General

What grade is he in?

“What grade is he in?” Oh no, not that conversation again! I answer while trying to hide my impatience, knowing the next question coming from this fellow mom. “Really? How old is he?” Do I need to really answer? Do you really care how old he is? But I'm too polite, I casually answer anyway. “How can… Continue reading What grade is he in?