Bullet Points
November 9, 2010
I went to NYC last Friday and this is the only photo I took. My phone died right after this and it would seem that there are no public outlets in the entire city.
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The post I wrote for Alphamom, 16 Things I Have Learned About Being a Mother, was mentioned here in the New York Times. I am trying to be all cool and casual, but honestly I was excited. And I am not ashamed to admit that.
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I have a new video post up over at Alphamom… about toilet paper. I know. Who knew I had so much to say about our toilet paper habits.
I also have this post where I waxed on about how these days I want to spend more time with my older kids than they want to spend with me.
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And then yesterday I came home from my latest east coast jaunt to this:
That’s the face of 103.3
Luckily he is on the upswing today.
And I am trying not to think about all the germs he is coughing on me as we snuggle together on the couch. I may have to dip myself in bleach later, however.
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Congrats on the NYT thing and also for being on the babble 50 best list!
November 9th, 2010 at 12:24 pmCongratulations on your article being mentioned in the NY Times! I loved 16 Things I Have Learned About Being a Mother, and have forwarded it to most of the moms I know.
November 9th, 2010 at 12:34 pmHey Chris — I am friends with Lisa Belkin, and I posted your 16 Things on my Facebook page. Hours later, Lisa posted them on Motherlode.
It was a great list!
“Mama”
November 9th, 2010 at 1:08 pmAwe poor Miles.
November 9th, 2010 at 1:20 pmMake sure to also dip yourself in MommyPoints. Real moms cuddle, even when there are germs.
November 9th, 2010 at 4:20 pmPoor monkey
Mine has the same face these days, thanks to a lovely tonsil infection. Hope he feels better soon!
November 9th, 2010 at 10:48 pmJust so you know, in the LIRR waiting room in Penn Station there is a podium where secutity sometimes sits. On the pole behind that podium is an outlet. If you smile sweetly ,or if nobody is in the podium, you can move it aside and use the outlet. This is very handy if, for instance, you have forgotten to charge your electric scooter before leaving home and have had to push it along with your feet for the last few yards.
November 10th, 2010 at 8:48 amCongrats on the NY Times mention. I am in PR so I know how hard it is to get in the NY Times! My favorite in your list is - “When your kids are behaving in a way that makes you least want to give them affection and attention, that is precisely when they need it the most.” Does that apply to adults as well?
November 10th, 2010 at 11:11 amPoor Miles. My kindergartener is on her second day of antibiotics for strep. Hope he’s better soon
November 10th, 2010 at 1:14 pmMine always wondered how I knew when she was “faking” sick and when she was really unwell. She would get the very same limp-noodle, barely-there look on her.
Glad the lad is feeling better.
November 10th, 2010 at 1:46 pmCongrats on the NYT shout out!
November 10th, 2010 at 2:23 pmThat is fabulous about being mentioned in the Times! I liked that article. The one about comparing your insides to people’s outsides really resonated with me!
November 10th, 2010 at 3:15 pmYou need one of these for when you’re in a city with no public outlets. http://www.amazon.com/iGo-PS00273-0001-Anywhere-Universal-Extender/dp/B002WCCQQA/ref=kevinandamanda20
November 10th, 2010 at 4:58 pmThe New York Times!!! Wowza!!! A big ole congratulations from me to you. Now I gotta head over to Alphamom and check it out. And sorry to hear about the sickness and bleach dip. If it makes you feel any better, I have to dip myself in bleach almost daily with all the grime and germs we have around here. Hope he’s feeling better soon!
November 11th, 2010 at 8:36 amOkay, I’m back!! Amazing post and amazing recap in the Times. You are on fire!! And your points are oh-so-true. My favorite is the vases of dandelion heads. WE also have about 800 “nature baskets” around here that are filled with driveway rocks and dead leaves. They are all very special.
November 11th, 2010 at 8:38 amYou have every tight to be proud to be on Lisa’s Motherlode Blog. So awesome.
Hope Miles feels better soon.
November 11th, 2010 at 10:55 am