That’s No Babymoon

That’s No Babymoon

You know the made-up word “babymoon”?

I don’t like it. I don’t use it. I wish it didn’t exist.

By the way, this weekend, Mom and Buried and I are going on a babymoon.

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The Worst Kids Ever

The Worst Kids Ever

Despite all my whining, I love my son. He’s a pain, but he’s my pain.

It’s other people’s sons – and daughters – that are the problem.

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[E-card] What Breastfeeding Says About You

[E-card] What Breastfeeding Says About You

It’s World Breastfeeding Week. I don’t think that means I get to partake, but I’m gonna go ahead and support it anyway. I mean, there’s no point in stopping now.

A few months ago I wrote something about breastfeeding, in which I suggested that many of us do far more disgusting things in public than those mothers who dare keep their helpless children alive through the miracle of biology.

The uproar over seeing a woman do something so natural, necessary and worthwhile always confuses me. But I think I’ve finally figured out why it makes some people so upset.

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Attention Whore

Attention Whore

There are a lot of things kids aren’t: cooperative, obedient, quiet, funny.

But enough negativity! Today, I want to talk about what kids are.

Kids are annoying. They need so much attention!

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Terrible Tips for Flying with Kids

Terrible Tips for Flying with Kids

On Tuesday, the Huffington Post shared an article called “9 Things Kids Can Play With In-flight That Don’t Involve Technology” and I’m still laughing at this list.

I’ve read a lot of stupid things in my life, many of them on this very blog. But I’m not sure I’ve read anything quite this delusional lately. (And I once compared my son to a bird!)

I may not truck with parents apologizing for flying with kids, but I would never willfully abuse my fellow passengers. Which is essentially what these suggestions boil down to.

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