Tag Archives: bad mommy

Mommy, Be a Big Girl

Posted on January 12, 2014 by That Unique* Weblog

I did all the right things. I spoke sweetly and slowly. I knelt down to look into her eyes. I had every confidence that my 5-year-old would cooperate, happily and without reservation. She stood in her Gi, eager to practice … Continue reading →

Posted in Parenthood, Suburban Life, yeah write | Tagged anger, apology, bad mommy, be the adult, being a big girl, overscheduling, parenting | 44 Comments

Lazy Mom’s Science Experiment: Foaming Dragon

Posted on November 16, 2012 by That Unique* Weblog

Back in September, when my son first started Kindergarten, he insisted on doing some kind of experiment or project when he came home from school. Every single day. This was one of the first, when I still had that “Start … Continue reading →