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Hi, I'm Iris. Welcome to my blog!
I’m kvelling!
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I play favorites.
I get around.
Author Archives: The Bearded Iris
My First Mardi Gras
Hey party people! I’m over In The Powder Room today reminiscing about my first (and last) authentic Mardi Gras experience. I don’t want to spoil the ending, but let’s just say that if my daughter ever wants to go to … Continue reading
Posted in random stuff
Tagged beads, boobs, in the powder room, itpr, mardi gras, muffaletta, new orleans, over protective parents
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Welcome to Funky Town, population: ME.
Have you ever unwittingly rounded the corner in your own home only to discover one of your children doing something SO stinkin’ cute you thought your heart would pop right out of your chest and roll down the hallway? If … Continue reading
How to Be Awesome, I guess.
As part of their new monthly Wisdom from Mom Bloggers series, Babble.com just published a wonderful list of 25 Tips for First-Time Bloggers. Don’t let that post title fool you though; it’s packed full of great tips for any blogger, not just the newbies. And I’m not … Continue reading
Have a gas this Valentine’s Day!
One of the many wonderful side benefits of blogging is the ability to look back and see how things change over time. A blog can also be a very useful instructional guide for the husband. Last year on … Continue reading
Posted in marital bliss
Tagged farts, humor, in the powder room, itpr, marriage, some ecards, valentine's day
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Muffins with Mommy, aka “Get a lock on your bedroom door.”
Yesterday was “Muffins with Mommy” at Bucket Head’s preschool. There were muffins. There were Mommies. And there was a presentation in which the preschool teachers took turns reading aloud each child’s previously transcribed responses to the “My Wonderful Mommy” questionnaire. The teachers … Continue reading
Why The Bachelor Should Be Required Viewing for Single Ladies
Look, Mondays can be hard. Why do you think there are songs like “Monday, Monday,” and cats like Garfield, and get-your-ass-kicked phrases like “Somebody’s got a case of the Mondays.” But there is one thing I look forward to on … Continue reading
The Lousy Lover’s Guide to Sex
Well, it’s Tuesday and that means two things: 1.) I’m a little hungover from watching The Bachelor and drinking every time Ben says “journey” or one of the women does something ridiculous. 2.) I’m In The Powder Room today oversharing … Continue reading
The Valentine Card Conundrum
(Originally published 2/10/11.) What is it about Valentine’s Day that makes me feel such an urgent need to overcompensate for all my shortcomings as a wife and mother? Perhaps you’ll recall the time I made a Valentine Tree, hand crocheted … Continue reading
Posted in crafts, parenting
Tagged homemade Valentine cards, kid crafts, Montessori Moms, Valentine's crafts, valentine's day
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If Pollyanna Had a Period
And speaking of cleaning up your womb… I’m looking on the bright (red) side of life today In The Powder Room. Warning, it’s already been called “Gross but hilarious” on Twitter, so go ahead and read at your own risk. Oh, and … Continue reading
And that’s why I finally took The Mom Pledge.
Funny story: about a year ago, I came across a pretty little button on someone’s blog that piqued my interest. I clicked on it and read all about the author’s campaign to end Internet bullying, particularly “mom-on-mom” aggression. And I … Continue reading →