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My brother and I never didn’t bicker.

Today is my little brother’s birthday. Jeff is 35. Woohoo! Here’s what I need for you to know about Jeff: Jeff pooped his pants a lot when he was younger. Like, Jeff pooped his pants ’til he was 17. Or … Continue reading

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Backward is the New Forward: Thoughts on Poo

“Uuhhh, Jeff?” I asked my brother pointedly, “Do you know that your kid’s got his pajamas on backward?” I dunno; it didn’t seem like a completely stupid question at the time even though my kids wear crap backward all the time. Like … Continue reading

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My Niece, My Prodigy

My niece: I want french fries. Her dad: Well, I want good listeners. My niece: But Daddy, we HAVE french fries. ….. My little brother, Jeff, is a daddy. Jeff and Kim have three kids. Their kids are aged 3, … Continue reading

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The Baby Fell Out!

The baby fell out! Into the waiting arms of a doctor.  Just as planned.  But still.  It felt very dramatic. Look what Jeff and Kim made. Aw. They done good. So good. This very proud auntie is happy to introduce … Continue reading

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To The Toilet Bowl

A title like “To The Toilet Bowl” makes it sound like this is going to be a letter to my toilet bowl. If that’s what you were expecting, I offer my sincere apology. Unfortunately, I’m simply not prepared at this … Continue reading

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Sisters

I grew up without a sister. My sister-in-law, Kim, finds that tragic. But I’ve never missed having one. Never ever. Except the time when I was 3, and my parents brought home a baby brother.  Which was the exact opposite … Continue reading

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FAQ and Other Stuff I Shouldn’t Say

FYI, I say “FYI” a lot. You know.  FYI.  Meaning “for your information.” I was talking to my 12-year-old one day, and she mimicked me by saying, “FYI, Mom, I want a laptop.” And I responded, “F your I, Abby, … Continue reading

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Jugstaposition

You know that Sesame Street song, One of These Things Is Not Like The Others? I like that song. On a completely unrelated note, after I posted this photo last week of my sister-in-law, Kim… my brother (who’s coincidentally Kim’s … Continue reading

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How to Name a Baby Mulligan

There’s a part of me that fears that no one will come to my parties ever again. Then there’s the part of me that keeps making up new baby shower games. The second part says to the first part, “Screw … Continue reading

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Racing

Peer pressure is alive and well, even though I’m 37. You’d think I’d have learned by now. If your friend jumps off a bridge, would you jump, too? Sadly, I must answer yes. Yes.  If my beloved sister-in-law Kim jumps … Continue reading

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