Amy's Mama Drama

Ze Fronk will be the death of me

2009-10-30T15:01:36-07:00

I am in my home office. It is Friday afternoon. I have killer deadlines, and a major party to host tomorrow. My shoulders are sore from stress, I've had a headache since I woke up, and I'm almost to the...

OCD Mama

2009-10-15T12:35:10-07:00

At a restaurant a few weeks ago... Me: Peanut, you want me to cut that hamburger in half for you? It'll be easier to eat that way.

Reminiscing About Boob

2009-10-15T11:24:05-07:00

Boo's reminiscing, very loudly, at a restaurant with family last weekend: "Mama? Remember when I was a baby? When I was a baby I used to eat from your boob...

Warning Label

2009-10-15T11:18:04-07:00

All 4-year old second children should come with this warning label:

Bloody Mary Mornings

2009-10-15T10:39:28-07:00

In my work email today I found an exchange between two folks I'm working with discussing a problem with an ad I'd directed. One had a problem with it and the other was making suggestions. They're both on the east...

Take THAT, you snobby seamstress!

2009-10-14T12:17:27-07:00

QotU at Little Lagniappe inspired me with her post from June. I can't begin to top it, but I can't help but comment on the theme - fun with people in the grocery store line.

4-Wheeling on the Road of Parenthood

2009-10-14T11:25:48-07:00

She is frowning at me. It is an intense, energy-radiating frown. A precursor to the explosion. The daily spelling explosion. I try to find my inner calm. I am the grown-up, I tell myself.I will do this differently today.

Mama Milestone # 18

2009-04-09T12:14:17-07:00

They're growing up, I've realized. Peanut is 7 and Boo is 4, and the really little kid years are gone. No diapers, lots of uninterrupted sleeping, the occasional logical conversation...it's been nice. Occasionally melancholy, as I realize my babies are...

But I'm Wearing My Lucky Socks!

2009-04-09T11:38:42-07:00

I had a bittersweet Mama moment today. I dropped my Boo off at preschool this morning. She sat down at the puzzle table and I went to hang up her jacket. By the time I turned around, she was laughing...

Thank You NORAD!

2008-12-24T19:58:11-08:00

It is the night before Christmas, and all through her mind, are doubts about Santa, putting the Parents in a bind. Peanut is 6 1/2 after all, but Mama isn't yet ready to let go. But Daddy is a Geek!...

Quality Spinning Time

2008-12-02T12:05:54-08:00

"What happened at school today, Peanut?" I try to engage her as she breezes through the kitchen one night as I'm making dinner. "Nothing," she answers, not missing a step on her way to the other room to draw. A...

The Powder Family

2008-12-02T11:19:50-08:00

"Is that the baby powder, Mama?" my Boo asks me, pointing to the little travel powder container on the bathroom shelf. "Yes, Boo. That's baby powder," I reply. She nods and looks at the big powder container, "then that's the...

Cantaloupe Issues

2008-05-08T10:35:21-07:00

My girlfriend sits next to me glumly. We are at her step-daughter's wedding, waiting our turn at the reception buffet line. She'd been so cheery up to that point. I give her a questioning look and she sighs, "You worry...

Look Out - Mama's Improvising

2008-04-24T12:59:17-07:00

Did you see me driving the kids to school today? I was the one with the naked Rapunzel Barbie standing up through my sun roof. People seemed to notice, so I thought I'd ask. You don't see many Barbies getting...

What We Do for Money

2008-04-18T11:40:40-07:00

Sometimes it has to be all about the Benjamins when you're a working Mama, I'm afraid. And I've lately been the proud recipient of a very large contract that has eaten my world. And most of my time. Hence the...