Category Archives: babies

My Cantankerous Little McCain

Posted on October 25, 2014 by

If you came here looking for a political spar, sorry. Being a new mom during major elections sucks: I mean, I know what sounds like bullshit, but I’m in no position to debate the finer points and could only rely on invective to back myself … Continue reading →

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The Latest Post-Partum Depression Fix: Flamboyant Baby Boy Clothes

Posted on June 5, 2014 by

My baby son is dressed like something out of Brokeback Mountain right now. He’s wearing a plaid flannel get-up that runs from head to toe with mother-of-pearl snap-buttons. My husband almost barfed when he saw it this morning. I purposely … Continue reading →

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Nothing a Little Lube Can’t Fix!

Posted on May 2, 2014 by

Even the happiest and best-paired of husbands and wives sometimes have drastic disconnects. My husband and I are generally two peas in a pod. We’re a nice mix of similarity and complement, and this generally keeps our boat floating, even in … Continue reading →

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Talking until I’m Smurf Blue in the Face

Posted on April 21, 2014 by

I’ve watched a lot of Smurfs episodes over the last six or seven months — first, because I was pregnant, nauseated, and loathe to run around playing tag with my daughter, and now, because I’m constantly trying to come up … Continue reading →

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The Season’s Hottest New Accessory: My Kid!

Posted on April 9, 2014 by

At first, I thought that my new baby was kind of cramping my style. I’m literally talking style, because I gained 50 pounds this pregnancy. How does one dress herself when she’s no longer with child and is instead with all the Saltines and root … Continue reading →

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My Hot Date Night

Posted on April 2, 2014 by

From the Momplex archives, 2009: Today my husband and I begin “date nights,” honoring our commitment to set aside Wednesday nights for just each other. Of course, like any other night in our home, these nights will have to start … Continue reading →

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Not Done Yet: The You Your Kids Haven’t Met Yet

Posted on January 24, 2014 by

My living room walls are painted the color of old Coors cans. It’s a sort of muted golden yellow. I didn’t even realize I’d chosen Coors yellow until this week, when I got to feeling sappy about my childhood. The … Continue reading →

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