by Dawn | Oct 19, 2013 | family, parenting
“MOM! Brittany’s got a gaming system!” Declan came running into the room. Here’s the part in the conversation where I’m supposed to be indignant. “Yeah. She has a gaming system.” “Why don’t I have a gaming...
by Dawn | May 31, 2013 | parenting, Uncategorized
“Mom!” I can see we’re going to have the nightly bed struggle. I just sat down, fantasizing about relaxation. “I put you to bed, get back there.” “But I made you a rhombus,” said Declan, extending a white rhombus of paper. Oh,...
by Dawn | May 5, 2013 | family, gratitude, parenting, satire
I need a good real estate agent again. I just moved, but I need advice badly. Here’s my dilemma: 1. How do I buy a couple of square feet in my own damned bed? 2. How can I then I secure it from trespassers and wanderers? I tried not to get to this point. When...
by Dawn | Feb 10, 2013 | family, parenting, satire
Every parenting book I read tells me to be consistent and have a firm hand. Set rules and boundaries. Show them who’s boss. They have sleep books, parenting books, collections, videos, and Supernannies all there to help me be perfect. And self-help books in case...
