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In Which I Apologize for Being a Lazy Slug Slacker

Here’s a quick little post where I apologize for being so lousy with details. . .and lazy. . .and a horrible procrastinator. . . I just AM you guys.  I’m SORRY!  I’m not going to change. 1.  Anita who writes at Losing Austin, Finding Myself is the winner of Juile Deneen’s Fabulous Blogging Free Blog Consult!  YEAH ANITA!!! Anita has
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THIS IS HUGE!!!!

Dear Dedicated Readers, This is the last post I’ll write at The Diary of a Reluctant Mother. Blogging is causing me martial strife, low self-esteem, and perhaps contributing to the negligence of a minor. It’s been a good ride.  But I’m signing off.  I’ll just have to bitch about my life to my Husband from now on. Love you all
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“Educational” Toys That FLIP Reluctant Mother OUT!

I’ve mentioned before we don’t go all hog-wild with Mac’s toy collection.  For one thing, he’s over the stuff before it practically leaves the packaging.  For another, we don’t have room in this house for too much ginormous plastic stuff. We try to keep a well-edited selection favoring items with an educational or imaginative aspect to them – books, art
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I’m A Worn Out Husk of a Reluctant Mother

I logged another night on Mac’s bedroom floor.  And while, it’s not exactly uncomfortable to  sit at the computer while I’m hunched over like Quasimodo, mentally, I’m just not functioning at even half capacity right now. . .I’ve tried three different drafts this morning – funny ideas – but I just can’t get it OUT right now.  So I’ll be
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Toddler Demands: What Gives?

Yesterday, like nearly every other morning, I brought Mac downstairs after he awoke.  Here’s what happened in the next 1 minute and 45 seconds: The minute his little feet hit the floor, he raced to his Legos.  ”Lego, Ego, Ego” he demanded forcefully while pulling the bin from the shelf. I sat down on the floor and opened the tub
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Reluctant Mother Is Tempted To Sleep With Another “Man”

Those eyes!  That hair! My heart beats a little faster when I think about him. He’s cute! Charming. Smart too. Should I? Should I give into my temptation and just do it? It’s sooooooo tempting. No one has to know.   Maybe just once? One time? I could cuddle him so hard! NO!  NO!  NO!! What am I thinking? STOP
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Can You Afford to Be a Stay At Home Mom or Dad?

Let’s say you are seriously considering becoming a Stay at Home Mom (or Dad) after the birth of your first child.  Certainly, doing what’s best for your child is your top priority.  However, like nearly every other parent faced with this decision, your mind quickly shifts to finances. Can we afford it? It’s a question you will fearfully ponder for
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Happy Friday!

I’m skipping the funny today.  A lot of things going on and I’m pluggin’ along with those projects. I’ll be back soon.  Until then, HAPPY WEEKEND! Fear you’ll miss me?  I’m certain I’ll be Tweeting barely intelligible somethings all weekend! See you Monday!

Possibly the Grossest Thing I’ve Ever Witnessed. . .Twice.

This isn’t about my kid or what we did yesterday.  It’s a story from when I was younger. . .but I’m hoping you’ll read it anyway.  I promise it’s gross-funny. In December of 1992, I reached the magical age of 15.5 years, this was the age kids in my area could get a part-time job.  Despite my field hockey practices,
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Just Another Walk in the Park (Reluctant Mother Style)

We all know I adore Patterson Park.  I like to think of it as my gigantic backyard.  A backyard I never have to mow, weed, or otherwise maintain.  The playground is nice.  The birding is very respectable, especially for an urban environment.  During workday hours, the place feels nearly empty. . .but over the last 21 months of nearly daily
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