The Pursuit of Normal

[...] I was sporting- that we were most certainly not exchanging "I love you's" in the grocery store parking lot. From the corner of my eye, I saw her approaching. With a knowing smile and [...]

[...] ? a. 0 b. 2 c. 7 d. Cannot be measured by modern technology 5. If a mom is driving to the grocery store with 3 kids in the car, traveling at an average of 50 miles per hour for 12 minutes how many [...]

[...] Cookies, fall through the cracks. Girl Scout cookies, permission slips, football practice, grocery store...! (I couldn't resist the most iconic "being chased by a ball" moment in cinematic [...]

[...] .  Hat, shoes, jacket and backpack in place. And the next time we are in Target or the grocery store no toes will be crushed beneath the wheel of the cart because when Mom kindly says, & [...]

[...] .  In the last year I have shared my writing on 7 different sites, including some biggies like Scary Mommy. I have become a regular contributor for a small family magazine. And this week I'm proud to [...]

[...] Holidays. Let's pretend you live under a rock and sadly have no knowledge of Jill Smokler or Scary Mommy. Here's a few hints: For those of you in the low math group like I was... The "k" [...]

[...] fantastic contributors to this new anthology, including a foreword from Jill Smokler of Scary Mommy. This collection of essays about women’s friendship is a reflection of just how [...]

[...] =  San Diego Holiday Season #socalcontradictions Last , but certainly not least... 5. Scary Mommy's Guide to Surviving The Holidays is finally here!!! Today is the official Book Release [...]

[...] , is the product of years of mothering experience. There are lots of ways to distinguish a Seasoned Mom from a New Mom. In fact, psychologists and sociologists should conduct a study to determine [...]

[...] all been there. It's going to be OK. You're normal- and so's your kid." I guess I'm the Seasoned Mom now. That's just my normal. [...]

[...] attempt to sell myself: I recently found out I was accepted as a contributor in the second HerStories Project book entitled My Other Ex: Women's True Stories of Leaving and Losing Friends. It will be [...]

[...] , understood. Today is that day... I am privileged to announce, from the Editors of  The HerStories Project... My Other Ex: Women's True Stories of Leaving and Losing Friends Today I find myself [...]

[...] . And this week I'm proud to announce I am going to be published!! The amazing women at The HerStories Project have put together an anthology and I was one of the selected authors.  This project is [...]

[...] spent teaching me how to solve word problems have finally paid off! I am now fully proficient in Mom Math- the only math that matters. Grab your #2 pencil because I’m about to test my mad Mom Math [...]

[...] Photo Credit I find this parenting thing tough. I’m an expert in Mom Math; but other than that, I’m pretty a remedial student in the School of Motherhood. I’m not talking [...]