Comments on: Operating Without a License.

By: Miss Grace

Miss Grace — Tue, 01 Jul 2008 19:02:29 +0000

Wow Zazu/a(?) a coping mechanism huh? I think maybe you’re focusing a little too much on your own issues here. A glass of wine is not going to make or break someone as a parent, and yes, I believe that learning to relax helps you to cope sometimes. I’m sorry that you personally have problems with alcohol, and I’m truly happy that you are in recovery, but I would point out that human empathy is a good quality to foster in yourself.
Now if you’ll excuse me I need to go drink a pint of whiskey and drop my child out of a second story window, cheers!

By: punchanella

punchanella — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 18:55:20 +0000

i’ve done worse. my newly walking baby’s foot got caught in a bus door as it closed and nearly drove away, WHY I DIDN’T LET HIM OUT BEFORE ME, i’ll never know. HE remembers it VIVIDLY and reminds me. at least simone can’t articulate her disappointment yet.

By: Kirsten

Kirsten — Mon, 30 Jun 2008 01:42:26 +0000

First time commenter and I just wanted to say that you are doing an admirable job. Now why do you think that they don’t remember anything from the first 3 years? Because the universe knows that learning to be a semi-competent parent takes a while. So go easy on yourself, enjoy and don’t forget to write things down, she will think it’s funny in about 6 years or so.

Best wishes.

By: Dani

Dani — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 17:36:49 +0000

Simone will be fine, but that wine? Wasting that wine was a tragedy.
You’re a great mom. We’re all a little psycho when it comes to our kids. :)

By: Flicka

Flicka — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:31:23 +0000

Wait, I missed the whole “you drink too much” fiasco when I made my first comment. Well Alexa, I guess you just can’t win. Between your drinking and that blood circulator, Simone is just DOOMED. Good thing you have zazu and the childfree folks to help you out. You’re obviously doing a TERRIBLE job so far.

Sweet mercy, people.

By: Flicka

Flicka — Sun, 29 Jun 2008 15:27:16 +0000

I could see this happening to me…

By: bellevelma

bellevelma — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 16:59:38 +0000

Alexa, when my son was born I brought him home from the hospital in too many clothes. He sweated the whole ride home and I worried that I had “fried his brain” from overheating. He also had jaundice. The doctor told us to put our son in front of a window so he could get natural light. He didn’t tell us how long to leave him there. One sunny morning we fell asleep in front of that window and woke up quite hot and sweaty and once again, I was certain I had damaged the kid from the high temperature and sunlight. But I’m here to tell you that if anything, that heat made him smarter. He’s six and can argue better than any lawyer in the land, he can read, and do math that scares me.

You are doing a wonderful job. Keep it up!

By: Farah

Farah — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:21:19 +0000

SO what your saying is, It only gets better!?

By: tash

tash — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 13:13:21 +0000

The fact that you’re exposing Simone to the wonders of Moscat d’Asti at this ripe age only prove to me that you are indeed, the best parent in the universe.

I hate to say this, but there will come a time and an event where this will pale (no pun intended) in comparison. As my child’s multiple bloody noses will attest. Ahem.

By: Krista

Krista — Sat, 28 Jun 2008 00:05:05 +0000

I’m sure all new Moms have these moments. I’m sure I will once my baby comes