I’ve been dragging out Fun Mommy, my alter ego who comes out to instigate fun and bonding with the kids. (As opposed to my alter ego called Mean Mommy, which you can read about in Attitude Boot Camp.)We’ve been trying to take family bike rides, but one of the bikes always seems to have a flat.

I bought this WeeRide bike seat for the baby. It’s groovy because Zack gets to see the world – instead of just my back – as we ride.

It was uncharacteristically expensive at $60. I know, can you believe someone as cheap as I spent that …read more

One of my identities is Fun Mommy. I like to think my children will grow up with memories of adventures and trips and activities that were super fun. We hit the zoo and later we’re going on a train through the bayou. 

Holy Pregnancy Mask Batman! Even with an SPF 50 sunscreen, plus the SPF 30 moisturizer I wear I look like a freaking spotted leopard. Or maybe like Kat Von D from Miami Ink, only my spots do not have intention and beauty behind them.
I usually don’t consider myself at all vain. I think I’m attractive and I have a positive self esteem about my looks. I’m one of the few women I know who would not choose plastic surgery because I don’t particularly hate anything about myself. My boobs have held up nicely, I don’t have terrible stretch marks, I’m just fine with …read more