I Get to be a Mom

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I Still Miss Smoking

My husband is out tonight for a few hours and OF COURSE it crosses my mind to light up.  I could have a smoke outside in the dark alley because the babies are sleeping and he's out and I could shower afterwards and nobody would ever know.  NOBODY WOULD EVER KNOW.  That is the alcoholic …

Tips for Finding Your Perfect Nanny

We have found our Nanny.  She is practically perfect in every way. We just have to work out the details.  It struck me as I was texting her last night with an utterly ADORABLE picture of Hall & Oates, that I was wooing her.  Like a second wife or something.  I was sweet talking her.  …