Mommy Pants

On the clock

Cheryl — Wed, 30 May 2012 05:08:38 +0000

I can’t tell if she’s playing me. My six year-old. She lost a tooth – her eighth – at school the other day. The teacher put it in an old film canister (for you young ‘uns, film was something that used to go in cameras, and when you took it out, you put it in [...]

The faces I love – Wordless Wednesday

Cheryl — Wed, 23 May 2012 04:55:13 +0000

It’s tough to be eight and have your mom hug you on the beach. It is SO NOT COOL. Also? I love that kid. And my beautiful girl, too. And here’s a gratuitous picture of my other little boy, who still likes to give me “huggy snugs.” Still am amazed how I can pop out [...]

Happy Mother’s Day

Cheryl — Sun, 13 May 2012 07:03:35 +0000

Friday was the kindergarten fashion show for moms. And afterwards, we were invited into the classroom for some gifts the kids had made. My favorite was the pink book entitled All About Moms. Sage drew a picture of me on the front – wearing my green flip flops. That I wear every day. This question? Had [...]

Are we mom enough?

Cheryl — Thu, 10 May 2012 22:25:45 +0000

The cover of Time Magazine this week features a mother, Jamie Lynn Grumet, from Los Angeles. She is model-pretty and model-thin, posing with her hand on her hip in a simple tank top, jeans and ballet flats. Standing next to her on a chair is her three year-old son. He is looking at the camera. [...]

Pitching in

Cheryl — Wed, 09 May 2012 05:52:41 +0000

Sawyer has fallen in love with baseball this year. I couldn’t be happier. Not that it’s about me. But he now wants to sit on the couch with me and watch the games on TV. He asks to play catch. He’s excited to go to practice and his games. Tuesday he got his first chance [...]