When I was a 15 year old run away under the influence of drugs, alcohol and the heady feeling of hormone induced invincibility, I met and got knocked up by a 24 year old man. Abortion never entered my mind and I married the abusive sperm donor. We went ahead and had two more babies [...]

The Epic Oatmeal Fail Originally uploaded by Monatopia. Mommy: All the rice cereal was causing a little discomfort. A little Back Up if it were. And, while I would like to change fewer diapers, I don’t think constipation is the answer. (See! I’m not THAT bad of a mommy!) So today let’s switch out his [...]

First babysitting by Nana! Originally uploaded by Monatopia. I has my first away time today. Daddyo and I went for our follow up visit at the ivf clinic. Nothing too exciting – although I did ride in the front seat! Only a couple blocks away. Only gone for less then an hour. Left him with [...]

I’ve done it! Aren’t you proud of me! So, the tomato paste definitely didn’t kill it. It was indeed quite tasty. I think I liked it better then DaddyO who said it was “better then pot roast” which is pretty much his least favorite meal ever (which of course I continue to make because I [...]

Something cooking in the slow cooker! Seems there was a bacon issue. There is always a bacon issue. First, I forgot to buy bacon, then after digging around in the freezer and finding some, I forgot that I was halving the recipe and didn’t halve the bacon. Too much bacon. This can never be that [...]

Meaning, I did not lock myself out. Yes. That has been a worry since right after Dash was born. And I managed to lock myself out. At least he was outside WITH me unlike the nightmares the event has inspired since. Also successful because I spent a full $50 on ingredients. Lets hope it doesn’t [...]