Andi Dorfman, Esq., you did it. You not only captivated my attention for your entire The Bachelorette season, exceeding all my expectations for sparkly gowns, spouting tears, beachside make-outs, heated man-fights and exotic world travels—but you provided me with a fairy-tale ending with your handsome (former-pro-baseball-playing) prince, in a proposal that made me cry. You and Josh are absolutely, completely ... View Post
On Lady Gaga & Mom Abs
Last night, my dear fellow mama friend Suz took me to see the one-and-only Queen Gaga at the Staples Center. SWOON!!! Suz's husband gave her two tickets for Mother's Day, to enjoy a much-deserved moms' night out with a girlfriend. How sweet, right?! So thoughtful. Things like this earn things called husband points. There were SO many things to love about the incredible show: wild wigs, sensational stage design, ... View Post
The Fault in Our Cars
Every Sunday night, my parents come over and babysit, and Doug and I go out on a date. It’s absolutely a highlight of our weeks and the perfect way to kick off each new one. Since it’s our one night to get out, snag some romance and reconnect without our favorite third wheel spinning around, we try to make it a rule that we do NOT discuss finances or family business items while out on these dates. Nothing kills a ... View Post
My Love/Hate Poem to the Bachelor Franchise
'Twas the morning of Bach time Across the U.S. Where millions asked: “Hmmmm… Should I watch again?! YES!" ... View Post
On Life with My Social-Media-Free Husband
In the last few weeks, I’m sure most of you have seen the incredibly moving and heartbreaking video “Look Up,” a short rhyme-film targeted to the online generation addicted to social media and our smart phones. “Smart phones and dumb people." KA-POW! If you did not see it, you absolutely must. The sequence uses a powerful love story to show the devastatingly numbing effects of digital over-obsession. ... View Post