It started today. Distance Learning. Courtesy of Rona. My third grader crushed it. The kid barely needed me. I found myself tiptoeing to his bedroom, where he sat at his desk completely enthralled in his new learning platform. I kept assuming that any minute he would call out for help, but instead, a floor board…… Continue reading Distance Learning, Toddler Terror, And The Comfort Of Saying ‘F’ It
Author: Jennifer Otto
Back To School…Kind Of…
So, tomorrow is the day all parents dream of over the summer… It’s supposed to be the most wonderful time of year… BACK TO SCHOOL! Except this year… eh… it’s a little different. …Freaking Corona… So, tomorrow begins virtual classes. But only for the first three weeks. After that, we are allowed a hybrid schedule…… Continue reading Back To School…Kind Of…
Losing With Grace
I read a quote the other day. OK, it was a meme… But what it said actually resonated with me quite a bit. Seriously. Let that percolate in your brain for a minute. I have three kids. A hard-working husband. We have a lovely home in suburbia. We are the definition of middle-class. I, obviously,…… Continue reading Losing With Grace
100 Topics For Lack Of Creativity
I’ve been having a super hard time blogging lately. Simply put, I have been in a creative rut. I blame the pandemic and the inability to go anywhere ever. You’d think that staying home every day with three kids and two dogs would be an inspiration jackpot, considering all the crazy shit they like to…… Continue reading 100 Topics For Lack Of Creativity
Christmas Cards Are Canceled This Year
Yesterday, my two-year-old whipped out the address book and a pair of scissors. I found him sitting on the kitchen floor, cutting out shapes and then coloring each triangle with a black Sharpie. I picked up one or two scraps, trying to make out which names and info I was holding, and then it occurred…… Continue reading Christmas Cards Are Canceled This Year
The Sunny Side Of Homeschooling During A Pandemic
I have been agonizing for weeks over whether to send my kids back to school in the Fall. Our district was offering a virtual option, as well as a traditional where time spent in-person would depend on the county’s assessment of Covid community spread. This week, the decision was made for us when our district…… Continue reading The Sunny Side Of Homeschooling During A Pandemic
CoronaLand: Population, Everyone
I am a stay-at-home mom of three. My husband works full time. We reside in a Cleveland suburb, where we own a modest acre. We have flowers, a deck, a pool… And, oh, we live in freaking CoronaLand. CoronaLand is like the United States, only there are many, many rules to abide by if we…… Continue reading CoronaLand: Population, Everyone
Anti-Maskers Selling Useless Face Masks In Protest
Every morning I wake up and read a little news while drinking my coffee. Today, I read an article that infuriated me. Anti-mask protesters’ new weapon: wearing masks that offer no COVID-19 protection Here’s the jist: There are ACTUALLY people out there selling and wearing face coverings made of mesh or crochet, with the intent…… Continue reading Anti-Maskers Selling Useless Face Masks In Protest
People I Want To Dropkick, Part IV: Nothing Is Ever Good Enough For Me
The same former acquaintance who described me as “always having a chip on my shoulder,” also declared that “nothing was ever good enough for me.” Well, former acquaintance, again, you have hit the nail on the head. Nothing is ever good enough for me. Let me tell you why: If nothing is ever good enough,…… Continue reading People I Want To Dropkick, Part IV: Nothing Is Ever Good Enough For Me
People I Want To Dropkick, Part III: I’ve Got A Chip On My Shoulder
At this point in my adult life, I have gathered that I am not everyone’s cup of tea. Using sarcasm is like a sport to me and I probably swear a little more than could be considered lady-like. Today I was described by a former acquaintance as “always having a chip on my shoulder.” It’s…… Continue reading People I Want To Dropkick, Part III: I’ve Got A Chip On My Shoulder
I Wore This Yesterday 