Questions I can’t answer
Or, how being a mom makes me feel like a dumb ass. Am I smarter than a 5th grader? I wish. I felt like such a big cheese when I was taking small rubber objects out of their mouths so … Continue...
View ArticleAm I raising a bad boyfriend?
Am I a young woman’s worst nightmare, or future buddy? If I raise Rex to be good to the woman in his life I’m gold, if he has all kind of f–ed up mother issues some chick will be trashing … Continue...
View ArticleIf only we had a Stunt Mom
Through blogging I’ve met some very cool woman. One of my faves is Shannon Colleary. She is funny and writes a lot about how women’s body images and how our sense of self changes through the years....
View ArticleMy Favorite Vids… Moms with scarves
This video is one of my favorites. When I was on Hallmark’s “Home and Family” recently this was one of the videos I sent to them to show. The producers loved it, except I use the word “Vagina” in it....
View ArticleMy Dream Diagnosis
You ever go into a drawer, a box, your sister’s closet and find an article of clothing you forgot you had? Well, sometimes I forget about videos I’ve made. I’ve done over 500. Here is one I tripped...
View Articlemom shower..is that possible?
Okay, no surprise, new businesses take a lot of work. So I saw this in my coolmom archive and it’s very relevant, expect I can see from my hollow cheeks I weighed less when I shot it then I do …...
View Articleno wonder I hate mother’s day
This is what my mother’s day looked like.. Well, that’s not fair, I also had vomit on my pink P.j’s from when Rex threw up on me. But, I’m sparing you a photo of that. No awkward brunch with corsage,...
View Articlecleaning exhaustion
My kitchen Monday morning is always a grim site. Today, was no exception. Did I get right too it? No, I’m punting. I hate a messy kitchen, but as my daughter keeps reminding me, No one likes...
View Articleso flipping tired again
I was driving home after dropping off Viv at camp and thought, what is this feeling I have? oh, yes, joy, calm, I’m rested!! It’s been years, but I was reminded of MUCH MORE rested I am with a 6 …...
View Articlebutt crack mom
one of my highest rated videos here for you. Yes, I’m sure most of the clicks were from lonely men, but so be it. I’m mending.. but dang slow ( c diff) This video did cause me to invest … Continue...
View ArticleBest of….
So, I’m on a family trip right now. Thor is watching my house and I’m going to try to upload remotely, but not sure if it will work. So, here is a playlist of some of my favorite coolmom videos. …...
View Articlegetting use to back to school
The last couple of days I’ve been running into parents from our school and the chatter is something like this: “Did you have a good summer?” “Yes, but I am so ready for them to go back!!” I had just …...
View ArticleWhen your child makes you realize you are as dumb as dirt
He, he, this cracks me up.. I’m humbled all the time being a mom, but never more then when my kids ask me questions that I cannot answer. Have you been there? I’m sure you have. Vivien is now a …...
View Articlenormal night
Most of life is pretty prosaic. What isn’t I’m not a liberty to blog about. So, here is a snapshot of a typical ho hum evening at my house. For those keeping track: I like bone dry white wine, not...
View ArticleMom hair cut
Oh, yes, I have been tempted over the years to hack off my hair. Have flirted with bangs.. could for hiding forehead wrinkles. I’ve done shoulder length, but I still have long hair. even though it can...
View ArticleArticle 0
I’ve started to write, stopped, started.. head been whacked since election. Also, so much to say!! Serious stuff too. But, Don’s appointment to Secretary of Energy made me think of something funny....
View ArticleAngst about anxiety
I hear about a documentary and I think “damn, that sounds so interesting! I’d love to see that.” But, I almost never do. I barely get to the movies unless I’m escorting my kids to an animated...
View ArticleQuick veggies… I’m back
Friends, The last couple years have sucked. I have my health, my kids are good. Check! But, dang. The drama in my marriage- many sources– had worn me down and robbed me of gusto, self esteem,...
View ArticleGroove…coming back..
Getting back into the creative space I was in years back is like learning to walk after you’ve had an accident. You can do it, but each step takes so much more of you then before the trauma. Looks,...
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