Supermom - Deconstructing the Myth One Laugh at a Time

While on an albuterol high, running around the house like a wild child, my daughter was put into time out for throwing a golf ball at my husband (she’s been told not to throw toys, especially at people). She sat on a stool in time out while my husband and I chatted for a minute. Without thinking, he tossed a Dora figurine across the room to join a pile of toys awaiting relocation back to the playroom. My daughter happened to be sitting at a prime vantage point where she could see the whole thing. From the corner of the room, we heard a ... Read Full Story

Hey gang! For those of you reading the series on Blogging , I’m sorry I haven’t posted yet this week! The next installment will be up later today. In the meantime, here’s a little video to watch and pass the time. I know it’s a little dark, but I think you’ll still be amused. Her new-found toy is hiding under this laundry basket. Also, for those of you in the north whom I’ve been giving a hard time about the weather . . . look what we had Monday night. Of course, the day before it was in the 70s, and yesterday it was ... Read Full Story

While I recoup from being sick over the weekend, I thought I’d share a few pictures with you. This is what happens when you let your two-year-old daughter pick out what she wants to wear. The only outfit that has topped this one is when I let her wear orange and yellow striped tights with an orange “monkey shirt” to church. And yes, we did go out of the house like this. Here’s a reason why you should ALWAYS check on your kids when you hear incessant giggling coming from the other room. The photo itself is slightly blurry, but you get the picture. ... Read Full Story

We’ve gotten cable television for the first time in our seven years of marriage, and I am A-D-D-I-C-T-E-D to the Food Network. When my husband gets home, we fight over whether or not I get to keep watching Food Network or he gets to watch Discovery Channel. The fun part of it all is that my daughter actually likes watching Food Network with me. Here are two reasons why I think I need to cut back on watching the Food Network: 1) The other night we were watching Throw Down. When bedtime arrived, my husband told my daughter it was time to go to ... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Supermom - Deconstructing the Myth One Laugh at a Time". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add your own article! Read Full Story