Joke’s on Mama

By On May 22, 2013 · 8 Comments

What do you do when consequences become a game between your triplet toddlers?

Playing together, I hear Eleanor tell Callista, “You’re in Time Out. Go sit on the rug. Deep breath. One, two, three, *inhale, exhale*.”

During a meal, I hear Toby tell Eleanor, “I’m setting the timer. I take your food.” (I’ve had to [...]

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Review: Gone Girl

By On May 17, 2013 · 7 Comments

Because there was much hemming and hawing on my part about reading “Gone Girl,” from the crazy loved it/hated it hype to my wariness at a possible infertility story that rubbed me the wrong way, here’s my review from Goodreads:

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To be, or not to be – read

By On May 15, 2013 · 6 Comments

It’s so easy to get in a reading rut. It’s even easier to not realize you’re in one. The key to reading more and often is choosing good books.

“OBVIOUSLY, JENNY,” you say.

“OBVIOUSLY, READER,” I counter.

But how do you choose good books? I don’t know how you do it, but here’s my convoluted [...]

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Go to time out

By On May 13, 2013 · 5 Comments

Callista threw a fit on the floor when I wouldn’t let her take spoons from the kitchen. While I’d normally let a tantrum play out until it dissipates or escalates, Eleanor decided her sister deserved a time out, and Callista obliged.

Me? I watched, laughed and recorded it. I mean, what else would I have [...]

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I remember even when I forget

By On May 3, 2013 · 6 Comments

There’s a sweet spot between focusing too much on what could have happened and being drop-to-your-knees thankful that it didn’t, or so They want you to believe.

“Be grateful for what you have.” “Just focus on the positive.” “Don’t think about what could have happened.”

It’s impossible to appreciate a near miss without acknowledging what [...]

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