10 Reasons To Have Another Kid

By Amy | Published: May 18, 2012

Preface: I just got back from a family vacation so until I have a chance to blog properly, I’m linking to another piece that I wrote for Circle of Moms.  If you really want to be entertained, read some of the comments below the article.  People getting all riled up about comedy – I don’t know how to explain it!

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My partner and I are trying for our second baby. Given my advanced maternal age, the good old rolls in the hay aren’t cutting it, so we’re facing fertility testing and probable treatments, looming large and expensive.

I’m also cranky from my no wine or caffeine pre-conception diet.  So I thought now would be a good time to remind myself why I want that second kid so bad. Here goes:

1. How else can I become the loveable matriarch of a wacky multi-generational family like on Parenthood or Brothers & Sisters? (I’m especially looking forward to the dinner parties at my house where everyone talks over everyone else and stunning secrets are revealed.)

2. So that I can gripe about my “kids” — much more impactful when plural.

For reasons #3-#10, continue to Circle of Moms…

(Be back soon with fresh stuff.)

 

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The Day I Ruined the Baby

By Amy | Published: May 15, 2012

For 15 months, I tried to do everything right.  I studied articles from baby websites and magazines, attended parenting education classes, and compared best practices with other moms. I followed a schedule, served organic produce, limited sweets, kept the TV off, and faithfully brushed Viv’s six tiny teeth every night in the bath.

I’m not saying I was a perfect mom.  I screwed up plenty—just not on purpose.

Then my daughter got her first fever and all my rules went out the window…

Read the rest at Circle of Moms where I am guest blogging.  (I know, what a slut.  Guest blogging all over town.)  And by all means, leave a comment – there or here.  Thanks! Read More »

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Let’s Move Mother’s Day

By Amy | Published: May 7, 2012

Tired of lame Mother’s Day gifts and cards?

Then join me in petitioning the government to swap Mother’s Day and Father’s Day on the calendar.

Father’s Day needs to come first, and I’ll explain why.

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The Mommy Trap

By Amy | Published: May 3, 2012

Remember a while back when I complained that Viv was turning into a Daddy’s girl?

Well the shoe is on the other foot, my friends, and it turns out to be an iron boot.

Viv is going through a stage that can be best be described as “Mommy, mommy, mommy, mommy, mommy, mommy.”

When she wakes up, she wants mommy.

If I try to bust a move without her, she climbs my leg like a koala bear.

Nothing comes between me and my mommy

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How to Seduce a Mommy

By Amy | Published: April 30, 2012

I’m guest blogging today at Dad or Alive, the hilarious and wildly popular blog written by Adrian Kulp.  If you don’t already follow him, you should!

Here’s how the post starts…

It’s 10pm and you’re feeling frisky.  The mother of your children is just inches away from you in bed looking saucy in her, um, flannel pajamas.

You reach for her.  Does she:

A)     Pretend to be asleep.

B)      Slap your hand away.

C)      Tell you to get it over with quick (while continuing to watch Khloe & Lamar).

D)     Jump on top of you reverse cowgirl style.

If you answered D, you can skip to the end, you big liar.   Otherwise, here are some tips on how to get a mommy interested in having sex with you.

Want to read more?   Head on over to Dad or Alive.   Unless you’re my parents.

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