As the conversation continues on yesterday’s post about whether or not I should (and can) make the leap from working mom to SAH, the conversation has to veer slightly toward my part-time dream job for TV Fanatic. I need some help from my friends. Tonight I’ll start covering Real Housewives of Orange County for their…
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Tiny truths
As I begin this tale, know two things: One, when you are pregnant the urge to pee is pretty undeniable and quite constant. Two, once you are a mom you will never, under any circumstance, be allowed to forget that you are, in fact, a mom. Got that? Okay, good. Last week was a pretty…
Twas Three Days Before Christmas
Twas three days before Christmas When all through the house Not a creature was stirring, Not even a mouse. The toddler was nestled All snug in his crib (finally) When Mama decided She’d just go take a whiz. She sat down on the toilet. She let the pee stream. She didn’t even care That the…
The Santa Situation
No, this isn’t THAT Santa situation. We’re firmly Team St. Nick over here at Casa de NSJM. But a conversation on tonight’s car ride home has proven that we (Dan and yours truly) do not see eye-to-eye on how, exactly Santa brings the presents. Here’s a recreation of our conversation: Me: “I really need to…
I’ll take “Things that are weird” for $200, Alex
Thank you for the excitement yesterday! To say that I’m over the moon is maybe an understatement. I mean, RUFFLES, people! But that’s not really what I’m here to talk about right this second. No, what I need to talk about is my nose. Yes. My nose. I spent the entire first trimester (or most…