> When my daughter saw who was standing at the front door last night, she promptly burst into tears. “Why do you have to go, Mommy?” Punky cried, running to me. Fortunately, Bruiser saw our babysitter, Miss Myra, at the door and began laughing with pleasure. To him, babysitters still mean undivided attention, which is […]
April 4, 2009
>When I was at a swanky bar with some friends a few months ago, I noticed something strange. At several different tables, men were sitting alone, with nothing but a drink and an iPhone. Apparently, it is no longer a social requirement to have a companion at a lounge table. Just an iPhone. We don’t […]
April 3, 2009
> Yesterday, I met two friends and their kids for story time at the downtown library. Punky and Bruiser got to ride in an SUV with three little girls and they were absolutely thrilled to have company. Punky happily gabbed with her new girl friends, while Bruiser chimed in where he could. As usual, the […]
April 2, 2009
>”My friend’s friend’s dad went to see U2 in concert,” my 18-year-old reported to us the other day, “and when Bono came out, he was clapping his hands slowly, like this.” She clapped her hands every second for a moment. “And finally, he stepped up to the mike and he was very serious, and he […]
March 30, 2009
> Ninety-nine percent of the time, I genuinely love being a mother. Seriously. I think I had a special calling to be a mom from the moment I was born. I had tremendous career ambition and still do, but it always, always went hand in hand with the idea that I would have children some […]
March 29, 2009
> “Mommy, I would really like to be a zookeeper when I grow up,” Punky announced from the backseat as we headed home from the zoo. “That’s great,” I responded. “A zookeeper would be a really fun job. Which animals would you take care of?” “The horse,” Punky answered. “And the giant anteater. And I […]
March 28, 2009
> “Mommy,” Punky announced as she came into the room, “I’m going to have a talent show.” “A talent show?” I said in surprise. “Where did you get that idea?” “I just did, that’s all,” she said, waving one hand dismissively. “First, I need to make some signs so that people will know about it.” […]
March 27, 2009
>Regular readers out there know I’m a sucker for cheap or free kids’ entertainment. But it wasn’t always that way. There was a time when I spent nearly a hundred dollars to take Punky to see The Wiggles. She promptly fell asleep, three songs in. I tried to make the best of a not-so-great experience, […]
March 26, 2009
>I’ll never forget the first time I met Dr. Fuzz. Punky had a fever of 103 and I was frantic. When I called my pediatrician’s office, I eagerly took the first available appointment. “It’s with Dr. Fuzz,” the receptionist said meaningfully. “Is that okay?” “Yes, of course,” I answered. “We’ll be there.” I was actually […]
March 25, 2009
