The Bearded Iris

My First Mardi Gras

The Bearded Iris — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 17:27:50 +0000

Hey party people! I’m over In The Powder Room today reminiscing about my first (and last) authentic Mardi Gras experience. I don’t want to spoil the ending, but let’s just say that if my daughter ever wants to go to … Continue reading → No related posts.

Welcome to Funky Town, population: ME.

The Bearded Iris — Mon, 20 Feb 2012 16:02:42 +0000

Have you ever unwittingly rounded the corner in your own home only to discover one of your children doing something SO stinkin’ cute you thought your heart would pop right out of your chest and roll down the hallway? If … Continue reading → Related posts:

Play that funky music, white girl.

How to Be Awesome, I guess.

The Bearded Iris — Thu, 16 Feb 2012 16:26:29 +0000

As part of their new monthly Wisdom from Mom Bloggers series, Babble.com just published a wonderful list of 25 Tips for First-Time Bloggers. Don’t let that post title fool you though; it’s packed full of great tips for any blogger, not just the newbies. And I’m not … Continue reading → No related posts.

Have a gas this Valentine’s Day!

The Bearded Iris — Tue, 14 Feb 2012 15:26:20 +0000

One of the many wonderful side benefits of blogging is the ability to look back and see how things change over time. A blog can also be a very useful instructional guide for the husband. Last year on … Continue reading → Related posts:

Muffins with Mommy, aka “Get a lock on your bedroom door.”

The Bearded Iris — Fri, 10 Feb 2012 05:10:20 +0000

Yesterday was “Muffins with Mommy” at Bucket Head’s preschool. There were muffins. There were Mommies. And there was a presentation in which the preschool teachers took turns reading aloud each child’s previously transcribed responses to the “My Wonderful Mommy” questionnaire. The teachers … Continue reading → Related posts:

Why The Bachelor Should Be Required Viewing for Single Ladies

The Bearded Iris — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 21:12:52 +0000

Look, Mondays can be hard. Why do you think there are songs like “Monday, Monday,” and cats like Garfield, and get-your-ass-kicked phrases like “Somebody’s got a case of the Mondays.” But there is one thing I look forward to on … Continue reading → No related posts.

The Lousy Lover’s Guide to Sex

The Bearded Iris — Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:28:21 +0000

Well, it’s Tuesday and that means two things: 1.) I’m a little hungover from watching The Bachelor and drinking every time Ben says “journey” or one of the women does something ridiculous. 2.) I’m In The Powder Room today oversharing … Continue reading → Related posts:

The Valentine Card Conundrum

The Bearded Iris — Sun, 05 Feb 2012 12:40:45 +0000

(Originally published 2/10/11.) What is it about Valentine’s Day that makes me feel such an urgent need to overcompensate for all my shortcomings as a wife and mother? Perhaps you’ll recall the time I made a Valentine Tree, hand crocheted … Continue reading → Related posts:

And that’s why I finally took The Mom Pledge.

The Bearded Iris — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 21:10:33 +0000

Funny story: about a year ago, I came across a pretty little button on someone’s blog that piqued my interest. I clicked on it and read all about the author’s campaign to end Internet bullying, particularly “mom-on-mom” aggression. And I … Continue reading → No related posts.

If Pollyanna Had a Period

The Bearded Iris — Tue, 31 Jan 2012 17:15:08 +0000

And speaking of cleaning up your womb… I’m looking on the bright (red) side of life today In The Powder Room. Warning, it’s already been called “Gross but hilarious” on Twitter, so go ahead and read at your own risk. Oh, and … Continue reading → Related posts:

I might have to change grocery stores after this.