Mother’s Day, Interrupted
Alex goofing around with his Grammy Mimi at her pre-Mother's Day lunch.I had to celebrate Mother’s Day early this year. I wish I could say it was solely because my Mom deserves a week of festivities...
View ArticleBigtime!
My little love had a blast, and I had a blast planning his celebration!! I love him like crazy!No, I didn’t get swallowed whole by anything…put your spare change away…no rescue fund donations are...
View ArticleRemember
As a Mommy, I’d give my life for my child. No hesitation. That doesn’t make me special…ask any Mommy, and I guarantee she’d do the same. But would you give your life for a total stranger? For your...
View ArticleDallas!
Dallas stars Jesse Metcalfe as Christopher Ewing. Try to look away from him.Dallas. Love. Honor. Betrayal. And a catchy theme song. Are you hooked yet? I am not a TV addict by any means–I like to watch...
View ArticleBye Bye, Baby
The remnants of my morning project.You know something major is happening in my life when I don’t sleep all night, and I break out my cookie cutters at the crack of dawn. Oh, and when I make sure my...
View ArticleAnal-Retentive, Greasy-Haired Prom Queen with a Southern Belle Twist
This week, I am Princess Claire (minus the bob).Somehow, I’ve morphed into an anal-retentive, greasy-haired prom queen with a southern belle twist in anticipation of my departure to Puerto Rico. I am...
View ArticleAdios, Taco Packets!
I am still struggling with my Kate Hudson/Dumbo/Urkel ear, but I wanted to make dinner last night (yes I have a problem resting/being sick/feeling useless–add it to the colossal list of things I am...
View ArticleConfessions of a Hurricane Mommy
Grocery stores love Mother Nature when she acts up.So, I am in the midst of preparing for a hurricane. Are you jealous? My son is two-years-old, and this is his second hurricane. We were without power...
View ArticleBoys and Boobs
National Geographic is porn for little boys. Sorry, but it's true.My baby boy likes loves boobs. It’s all boobs all of the time at casa Meltzer these days. I know what you’re thinking…men are generally...
View ArticleBitchslapped by the Bird
I can drink. That I know for sure...I am the turkey this Thanksgiving. Put the fork in me. I am done. I needed an emergency root canal today. It’s the Super Bowl for home cooks—a beautiful day when...
View ArticleThe Big 4 Uh-Oh!
Celebrating with my BFF who flew in from Michigan for the mayhem.I turned 40 this week. Do not worry, I am okay. I shopped like a real housewife, drank like a fish, swore like a sailor, and giggled...
View ArticleHere Comes the Sun
Move on, black cloud. Move on!I will be the first one to admit I have been in a f*ck you funk lately. If you haven’t noticed, just ask Kimye. A black cloud stalked me Single White Female-style for an...
View ArticleCold…Snap!
The only real benefit of the cold...snap!Why can’t the post-baby fat that still clings to my stomach actually do something? Like, I don’t know…keep me warm? It is beyond freezing. I don’t even bother...
View ArticleMy Little Sous Chef
I was walking Alex into school today and he said, “Mommy! Look! I see grass! Oh yeah! Oh yeah!” It was like Spider-Man, Lightening McQueen, and sea salt caramels (his favorite—yup, blame me) fell at...
View ArticleSaturday Morning Fun
I get up with Alex at 6:30 a.m. every Saturday. Every week I think that will change, that he will sleep later, but it doesn’t happen. I have no idea why I don’t accept my reality. He remains our...
View ArticleCold Cookie Spree
Apparently, being cooped up due to knock-you-on-your-butt cold makes me bake. Hey, it’s better than bitch, right? I can’t be too much of a weather whiner. I was born and raised in Boston (well, a...
View ArticleRandom Things That Make Me Happy
Now that I spend most of my time wiping butt and swearing under my breath at a certain toddler/teenager duo molding my precious children into becoming productive members of society, it really doesn’t...
View ArticleHello, Summer?!
Alex goofing around before class. Sorry, but it was the best I could do while making sure my towel remained tightly wrapped around me until the very start of class. Doesn't he have the longest...
View ArticleMother’s Day, Interrupted
Alex goofing around with his Grammy Mimi at her pre-Mother's Day lunch.I had to celebrate Mother’s Day early this year. I wish I could say it was solely because my Mom deserves a week of festivities...
View ArticleBigtime!
My little love had a blast, and I had a blast planning his celebration!! I love him like crazy!No, I didn’t get swallowed whole by anything…put your spare change away…no rescue fund donations are...
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