Posted in DC Metro Moms on Dec 31st, 2010
Mama bear originally published May 28, 2010, on DC Metro Moms. I did not receive a manual on how to mother when I popped that first baby out of my body. I was given several reference books on how to breastfeed, baby sleep, toddler tantrums, and other specific aspects of taking care of a child. [...]
Posted in DC Metro Moms on Dec 30th, 2010
Stage fright originally published May 16, 2010, on DC Metro Moms. The kindergarten classes at Bito’s elementary school put on a musical recently. I knew Bito had been practicing for it — I caught him humming the song his class was to sing. I also knew that there was a strong possibility that Bito would [...]
Posted in DC Metro Moms on Dec 29th, 2010
Teacher Appreciation originally published April 26, 2010, on DC Metro Moms. In 2004, I put down my chalk after spending a decade as a public school educator. The following five years found me in a school only to vote each Election Day. Then Bito started kindergarten last fall, and I have become involved in public school [...]
Posted in DC Metro Moms on Dec 28th, 2010
Things people say originally published April 21, 2010, on DC Metro Moms. In an effort to avoid potentially embarrassing moments when out in public, I am working to create mouth filters for my kids. You know, to attempt to stop word vomit. That way, maybe Cupcake won’t loudly announce, “Mommy! Look at that big man with [...]
Posted in DC Metro Moms on Dec 27th, 2010
Sleep…sweet sleep originally published March 24, 2010, on DC Metro Moms. When I had my first baby, I was shocked to discover my ability to make conversation devolved dramatically. There were three topics that dominated: how much the baby was eating or not eating, the contents of my baby’s diapers, and the baby’s sleep (or lack [...]
Posted in DC Metro Moms on Dec 27th, 2010
Happy wedding day! originally published March 9, 2010, on DC Metro Moms. Today is the first day same-sex couples can legally get married in Washington DC. The District began issuing the new licenses for gay couples last Wednesday. The Associated Press reported about 300 couples applied for licenses from Wednesday to Friday; almost all of [...]
Posted in DC Metro Moms on Dec 26th, 2010
Done being Mommy. originally published March 7, 2010, on DC Metro Moms. I need some time alone every day. I crave that time alone, and have been known to become rather cantankerous when I don’t get enough of it. When I’ve been engaged in conversations for long periods of time, I feel my energy draining and [...]
Posted in DC Metro Moms on Dec 23rd, 2010
RIP People Movers of IAD originally published February 8, 2010, on DC Metro Moms. I have always preferred Dulles International Airport above all other DC area airports. Dulles is ten minutes from where I currently live; however, even when I was inside the Beltway, it was my airport of choice. The Toll Road makes it easily accessible, the [...]
Posted in DC Metro Moms on Dec 19th, 2010
Snow Day! originally published December 19, 2009, on DC Metro Moms. I consider myself a Washingtonian through and through. The Husband knows that I do not have the ability desire to live farther north than where we are now because I am not a fan of cold weather. The first time he dragged me to his [...]
Posted in DC Metro Moms on Dec 2nd, 2010
SAD originally published December 2, 2009, on DC Metro Moms. At the beginning of every autumn, I look forward to colorful trees, cooler weather, apple-picking, and Halloween and Thanksgiving. I become giddy at the thought of one good snowfall–but only one, please. However, every autumn also brings me to a period of mourning. For summer…lazy [...]
Posted in DC Metro Moms on Nov 11th, 2010
Online Friendships originally published November 11, 2009, on DC Metro Moms. My cable modem quit on a few weeks back. One very long frustrating call to Cox (in which I shouted gibberish to the automated voice in order to finally get a human on the line) secured a date with the repairman for the next day. [...]
Posted in DC Metro Moms on Sep 3rd, 2010
I Drive a Minivan originally published September 21, 2009, on DC Metro Moms. A friend recently had status messages onTwitter that read something like this: Getting my SUV appraised. Am I really just one child away from the minivan? Stay tuned. Depressed at the thought of driving a minivan. The alternative is for Firstborn Child to climb in [...]
Posted in DC Metro Moms on Aug 29th, 2010
Life’s a beach originally published August 20, 2009, on DC Metro Moms. I’ve been vacationing at Rehoboth Beach,, Delaware for the past 13 years or so. As a young, single professional, I joined a beach house share with friends. I spent many weekends at The Bungalow (as we called it) with other young professionals sunning on [...]
Posted in DC Metro Moms on Aug 27th, 2010
What about the children originally published on August 19, 2009, on DC Metro Moms. I’ve never had to think about my health care insurance. I’ve had excellent coverage my entire life–first as a dependent of my government employee parents, and then as a public school teacher. Sometimes I find it a pain to navigate the [...]
Posted in DC Metro Moms on Aug 25th, 2010
I Miss my Maternity Clothes originally published July 20, 2009, on DC Metro Moms. I have a confession to make: I miss my maternity clothes. What brings this on, you might ask? A frustrating afternoon of clothes shopping with my little sister (she is actually older than I am, but she’s definitely smaller than me) [...]
Posted in DC Metro Moms on Aug 23rd, 2010
“Recovering Perfectionist” originally published June 25, 2009, on DC Metro Moms. I am a “recovering” perfectionist. I like things to bejust so and will work tirelessly to ensure everything I do is perfect. (Ask me how many times I revised this post before it got published!). It drives The-go-with-the-flow-Husband batty when I get into one of [...]
Posted in DC Metro Moms on Jul 23rd, 2010
Teachers, Students, and The Recession originally published May 26, 2009, on DC Metro Moms. My very first teaching job was in one of the lowest achieving schools in an affluent area. The faculty meeting in late September included the topic of coats for the impending cold weather. Several students would not have coats, and we [...]
Posted in DC Metro Moms on Jul 11th, 2010
Happy Star Wars Day originally published May 4, 2009, on DC Metro Moms. Happy Star Wars Day! What? You know. Today is May 4. May the fourth. May the force be with you! Okay, corny, I know. Normally I am not a fan of puns…but I am a Star Wars fan. Chalk it up to being a [...]
Posted in DC Metro Moms on Jul 11th, 2010
Just the right size originally published April 22, 2009, on DC Metro Moms. Do you tell your child he/she is brilliant? Beautiful or wonderful or splendid or <<insert accolade here>>? I don’t say these things to my kids a whole lot. It’s not that I think they aren’t…because of course they are gorgeous and smart and [...]
Posted in DC Metro Moms on Jun 22nd, 2010
Insurance, Guarantees, and Promises originally published March 24, 2009, on DC Metro Moms. I was at a first birthday celebration for my friend’s baby a couple of weeks back. It was a fun, casual atmosphere with children running around the house. The parents congregated in the kitchen to nibble and chat. Conversation wandered from schools, jobs [...]
