In my fifteen years of being a mom, I’ve had my share of tough questions. The ones that induce the reddest blushes have to do with sex. What is sex? Do you and daddy have sex? When do you ever find the time to have sex? These are the tip of the iceberg in a long line of questions from my three kids that I’ve fielded over the years. Usually while we are all at the dinner … [Read more...]
Time to Take Care of Mom
Can a seriously abscessed back molar be the painful lesson that finally teaches this busy mom of three the importance of taking care of herself? My oral surgeon hopes it is. As he worked on my very infected tooth, he gently reminded me that this didn’t need to happen. I’ve been aware that this tooth was badly in need of a root canal for more than a year. Knowing that I’m a … [Read more...]
Turning Points
There comes a time in every mom’s life when they have to admit defeat, throw in the towel, wave the white flag of surrender, and face the hard truth that they just aren’t the center of the universe for their children anymore. I always knew this day would come. But I was hoping that I had a few more years, say when my kids were in their seventies and not when they were 15, 12, … [Read more...]
There are No Sick Days for Mommies
Each time I dare to get sick, I’m plagued with a recurring dream. I’m in bed with an extremely sore throat or a painful stomach bug. I can barely lift my head up, yet I keep trying to reach my office to let them know I won’t be in today. But whatever I do, I can’t seem to get through to a single person who can help me. I’m in a full-blown panic because I’m sick as a dog and … [Read more...]
7 Tips to Achieve a Haggard and Exhausted Look
Are you getting bored with all the articles telling you to look and feel your best, you need at least eight hours of sleep a day? If you’re like me, you feel you look better with dark circles and puffy bags under your eyes teamed with a sallow complexion. Have you caught your husband lustily eyeing the groggy woman ahead of you at the checkout line, confirming your … [Read more...]
