Tag: parenting
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Parenting Is Weird (But We’ve Got This)
Parenting is weird.I think I’ve already said that—but it’s true. One day, you’re a regular adult doing your thing, and the next day? You have a baby named Twinkle. You’re a parent! Congratulations!! And what did you do to qualify for this role? Have sex?? Yeah, right. HAHA. At first, this tiny human is completely…
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I Don’t Parent by Committee—Or Shave Other People’s Legs
For the past few years, my husband has bought me sarcastic t-shirts. I have one that says, “Ew, People.” Another reads, “B*tch, I will put you in a trunk and pretend to look for you. Stop playing with me.” And my personal favorite: “Piss me off and I’ll slap you so hard even Google won’t be able to find you.”…
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A Touch (Or a Truckload) of the ‘Tism
I knew at some point I’d write a mostly serious post. I just didn’t expect it to happen so soon—or for it to be about autism. But first, a word from our sponsors… Please understand: this post is about my experiences, feelings, and opinions on autism. I’d love to hear yours, too. I don’t expect…
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Confessions from an Adultier Adult
Happy Monday!I hope this finds everyone happy and healthy. A few months ago, I turned 50. It’s a strange thing. I know I’m 50—my kids are both in their 20s, so clearly I’ve been around for a while. I can see the signs of getting older. And yet, my brain often thinks I’m still 30.…
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Angry eyes?!
I’m back! Sorry it’s taken me so long to get here this week—it’s been a weird few days. I have to admit, I think of this blog as a fantastically cozy little room. Soft lighting. A chair so comfortable you never want to move again. A calm place to sit for a few minutes and…
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Dial tones and snow days…And ADHD
I’ve had so many thoughts for today’s post.So. Many. Thoughts. But the second I sit down at my computer?Dial tone.Like my brain picked up the line and nobody’s home. Ugh. So frustrating. There are days where my ADHD is super helpful—you know, when I need to overthink something to death, or when losing the TV remote 50…
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Welcome to Brain Fog & Brilliance!!
I’ve often thought about starting a blog, but I never actually did it. Well, today’s the day—I’m finally doing it! So welcome to Brain Fog & Brilliance. I can’t tell you what this blog will be about, because honestly, I have no idea. The only thing I can promise is that it will always be honest.…
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