I understand that as an adoptive mother I’m supposed to be easily offended by portrayals of adoption in the movies, but I just saw “Juno” and I loved it.

It was a hilarious, touching, and unique …

Brava!! A great look into life and death in hamster world.

I would have gone postal over this — I salute your restraint. Snort.
“…and thought, we are lucky.”
Beautiful.

I’m pretty sure that the days of being able to hide a Christmas present from my kids by throwing a sheet over it are fairly limited.

FYI: its a computer for the kitchen. They’re going to …

Yesterday was food, but today’s project was toys — significantly harder!

Before we left for Toys R Us I explained to the boys that we were going to go to a huge toy store, but we …

This morning after getting the boys new haircuts we went to the grocery store to get food to put in some food donation barrels.
Mike and Robbie were great helpers, running across the aisles cans in …

Today Mike and I were alone in the car and he asked me if I believed in Santa Claus. I said “of course” and waited to see what he said next. He then listed a …

Anyone have good, helpful stories about AML Leukemia? Please go share them with Jill Asher of the Silicon Valley Moms Blog. Her mother was just diagnosed and she needs some hope and help from you …

A very reasonable request. I love the idea of backup pants. Are they for going in reverse?
“Extended travel with very small children is challenging.” (Better you than me, Karrie :)
Well. Since you asked so nicely.
This …

“…right on track…” I’m exhaling just a little bit. Fingers crossed (almost to the snapping point) for the next couple of weeks.
Ditto. I’m not a fan of celebrity-bashing. Just because they’re in the public eye …

Oh man, I have no idea. What say you?
It’s beautiful when we get to see that our kids have actually learned something from watching and listening to us.
“Perhaps it’s just the fear of losing more.”
Picking …

Truth in advertising. Snort, that was easy. As far as I’m concerned, this is the best way to lose ever! Yes ;)
A fantastic description of marriage. And motherhood.
Yay!! New baby! Congrats to Frema! 11 pounds …

Shhh, but yesterday I was assembling 3 Razor Scooter Jrs, and among the standard “this toy will kill your child” warning labels I noticed one that stood out and made me want to weep for …

Bossy’s young daughter just had part of her mouth torn off by a dog. I don’t even know what to say. If you do, please head over there.
“What the hell has happened to people?” Indeed.
Think …

Snort — she said “momhole” and I can’t stop snickering!
Worth a read if you have gone far down the infertility path (raises hand) or want to see some of what that’s like. I too felt …

I’m glad WTM is open to a room mate, because I’m going to be there next.
I am reasonably sure that this time of year can be greatly enhanced with liberal doses of caffeine. Early and …

I like her style.
I wish I had been on the other end (so to speak) of this phone call.
Snort! “Oh No” indeed.

Our cat Bob is not the smartest cat in the world. In California. In my house. (And I only have one cat.) His brain works much like those in-flight recorders. He’ll remember things up to …

I’m now in the position of desperately needing to know what a “more secure location” for underwear is. I also want to know how you can kiss before you date…
IMO, Cleatus is lucky to be …

Mrs. Flinger is starting a new series devoted to you! Check back to learn how to increase your blog traffic. She’s a giver with infectious enthusiasm, and I love her!
I’ve always just thought my kids …

“My first “Merry Christmas” of the season and a heartfelt one too.” … Be sure to follow her … Part of being a mom is being able to make a spur of the moment revision …

So I can see you’re wondering what’s so “special” exactly about this GRIT post… Well, it is the final one! (I know!)
Some of you like “Go Read It Today,” and while no one has come …

One way to help those flooded in western Washington.
This package isn’t even for me, and I can’t wait to find out what’s in it! … Faith and hope :) … Mrs. F has a new …

Go visit. This shouldn’t happen. I don’t know what else to say.

Heard on the street: “FYI, dude, the six year old talks.” and “…crack whores don’t usually wear knee highs to ply their wares…” and “I may be the only woman in America who is using …

“Apparently mold is my Waterloo…” — now you have to read the rest, don’t you?
You’ve heard of making lemons from lemonade? Here’s someone who has done one better.
Snort! I’m so glad I’m not the only …

Yesterday was Chip’s third birthday, and in true last-minute-mom fashion I spent yesterday afternoon at a toy store looking for his gifts.
I know some people don’t do this, but I always get a little something …

I loves me some kitteh every day.
Happy Hanukkah tomorrow! (And hey, I’m not Jewish, but I have to tell you that my favorite part of this holiday is hearing “The Hanukkah Song.” Makes me laugh …

The last 118 are just showing off :) One of the few “you’ve got to watch this on youtube”s that you really do have to watch.
Have you seen the new sex phone? (link nofollowed) “It’s …

I have this idea in my head that kids are supposed to love oatmeal. Myself, I have always found it foul, disgusting, and gag-inducing, but somehow I hang onto this belief that kids love it, …

(PSA: Do you do Advent Calendars? Today is the day to start!)
Do you live in NYC? Are you looking for a really interesting job? Everyone should have a special skill. Maybe just one that is …