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Take it off, baby

1/30/2015

TGIF! I'd have to say the highlight of this week was seeing Suburban Haiku on Mommy Shorts, where a hilarious haiku comment party broke out. How fun is that? (Very much fun.)

Oh, boy

1/27/2015

But what is he really thinking about? Find out on NickMom.

Have you ever asked your kid, "What on Earth were you thinking?" I'm on NickMom, comparing what I imagine my teenage son is thinking about vs. what he's actually thinking about. Hoo boy.

On What the Flicka? I'm helping you through your ridiculous afternoon with some ridiculous Amy Poehler .gifs. It totally works. You'll see.

And in case you're "enjoying" another snow day today, here's a parting haiku just for you:

It's complicated

1/26/2015

Mamalode has today's kid-kissing haiku.

Teenagers. You can't live with them and you can't stand the thought of living without them. It's complicated.

On Mamalode, a collection of Suburban Haiku inspired by my continuing efforts to convince my sons to give up a little smooch a couple times a day. Little do they know how vital those pecks are to their survival.

In case your kids aren't oversharers either, on Huffington Post Parents I have some friendly advice on making conversation with them. Hint: If I were in a band, it would be called Third Degree.

Waiting is the hardest part

1/23/2015

Ahhh, parenthood. Speaking of which, did you ugly cry through last night's penultimate episode of Parenthood like I did? I have feelings I need to share with you about this, on Mamalode.