Super Parents Talk

The Great And Naked Houdini & His Assistant
© Lisa Barker
I followed the trail of clothing down the hall. Somehow, my one-year old son had freed himself from these repressive articles.
There were the pink jammy bottoms (hey, he’s MY son and he’s secure in his masculinity so he can endure this hand-me-down), then the t-shirt…and the […]

Not The Birds And Bees!
©Lisa Barker
My son was fidgeting and pulling at the fly of his pants.  He’s four-years old and, although he’s potty trained, I don’t want to take any chances.
“Do you have to go to the bathroom?”
“No, I’m just playing with my pieces.”
“That’s not your ‘pieces’ that’s your (insert proper name of body […]

Jelly Mom™:The Bad Hair Day
©Lisa Barker
I haven’t had a bad hair day in a long time, but one hit me this week five minutes before I was to walk out the door for Mass.
My husband poked his head in our room.  “Aren’t you going to church?”
“No!  I feel like a HORSE!”  Fwing!  There went another […]

This Old House Has Children
©Lisa Barker
My house is old, it creaks and moans like my aging body and aching bones.  It needs new cabinets, flooring and paint.  I could use a lift myself but you know I ain’t, because my house is like my soul, aged and accented by life’s toll.  What seems not new […]

Jump House Releases Inhibitions
©Lisa Barker
My husband is a conservative introvert who is set in his ways.  This gives the impression that he’s no Mr. Fun.  But park a jump house on his front lawn and be prepared to meet his inner side.
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