With three kids under 6, even the most ordinary things suddenly turn life-threatening. Marbles and balloons become choking hazards. The rope thingies hanging from the blinds become potential nooses. And, of course, a lighted candle is a house fire...

I need a glass of wine. On second thought, make that a couple shots of tequila. Actually, let’s cut to the chase with a full-body sedation that will take me straight to tomorrow. Whoever said that vaccinations are a measure of protection never visited...

Claire, found frolicking naked in Mommy & Daddy’s bedroom after having stripped out of her clothes and diaper. In the two minutes she’d been in there alone, she’d managed to pee on the floor and empty an entire bottle of shampoo all over the bathroom...

Proud Mommy & her first schoolgirl So last week, I was a “room Mommy” in Savannah’s kindergarten class. As we walked into school hand-in-hand, I realized I don’t have as crappy of a memory as I thought. Everything was eerily familiar: the tiny molded...

Mommy & Claire on an autumn stroll Why do we put off doing the things that make us feel good? You know — like exercise, lunches with old friends and, for me, updating this blog. Without further ado, here are a few highlights of the past few weeks in...