It’s Friday, a day synonymous with going out, or– if you’re a teacher or a parent – with falling asleep in front of the TV by nine o’clock. Before you fall asleep, feel free to hop around to some of my recent writing around the web. Pregnant Woman or Vegas Tourist looks at the similarities between […]
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Twins, The Tooth Fairy, and Confused Parents
With my twins in Grade 2, I didn’t think there was much that could surprise me. In the seven years they’ve been alive, they’ve carved their names into the side of our minivan, put a garden hose down the basement vent (and turned on the water), and shoplifted from two different stores. But just like […]
5 Covers of Parenting Magazines, Annotated for Humor
Have you ever wanted to talk back to magazine headlines? Maybe I’m alone on this one, but I thought I’d share a little of the snark that goes on my head. ~ HEADLINE 1: “It’s Magical: Your child’s amazing capacity to think brilliant thoughts” ~ HEADLINE 2: “Conscious Parent: Being present for your children” ~ HEADLINE 3: […]
If you love double entendre…
I have a few new humor pieces up at NickMom.com. Most involve double entendre, the fancy French name for IYKWIM. I’m pretty sure I can make you smile (or gasp). Here they are: 9 Parenting Phrases That Sound Filthy But Aren’t Teaser: #4 is Put your toy in the box. Dr. Seuss Titles That Sound […]
5 Humorous Signs You're Getting Old
It’s time for Search Ironic Mom, when I take an actual search term that led some poor suspect to my blog, and I attempt answer it. Today’s search term question concerns aging. Dear Ironic Mom, Signed, Younger-Than-You-Are Dear Younger-Than-You-Are: I know quite a bit about aging, since I’ve been doing it for the last 41 […]
A Tale of Two Toilets
This piece originally appeared in The Globe and Mail on April 12, 2008, eighteen months before I started blogging. Since I own the rights and since I have journals filled with similar travel stories, I thought I’d share it. Enjoy. ~ We choose Ambalangoda with care. It is, after all, the final destination of our […]
Thing 1 and Thing 2's Excellent Adventure ~ European Edition
Well it’s happened. Thing 1 and Thing 2 are now in Europe after frolicking with Renee of Lessons from Teachers and Twits in Rochester, NY last month. The Things are with my friend Evelynn, who I’ve known for more than twenty years. We met via old boyfriends, moved forward without them, and held on to […]
Music lessons and liquor
If you’ve been following this blog for a while, you know I love to complain about music lessons. As much as I love the program (and I do!), it still is a showcase for my kids’ misbehaviour and their spirited tendencies (euphemism of the day). I wrote about the trials of attending a music class […]
How To Insult Your Spouse and Get Away with It
Last week, just after I finished practicing music with my son, I joked with him about something he found hilarious. I don’t remember what the joke was, but I know it didn’t involve any bodily functions. What I do remember clearly, however, was William’s reaction to my joking. “Mom, you’re the funniest woman I know.” […]
9 Ways Feeding an Infant Is Like Having $ex
I’m sending you over to Nickelodeon today, where I’ve written 9 Ways Feeding an Infant Is Like Having Sex. To whet your appetite, #8 is: The prep work takes longer than the actual event. I know my readers love double entendres and can out-funny me. Be sure to add your own ways feeding-an-infant-is like-having-sex to the […]