Category Archives: Because I’m the mama.

Resolutions? Forget resolutions. Let’s talk bribes.

Posted on January 2, 2013 by halalamama

We all have little bribes that we use to get the people we love to just do what we want them to do already for heaven’s sake. Ineffective: Me to Ismael on New Year’s Eve:  Come watch tv with me. … Continue reading →

Posted in Because I'm the mama. | 1 Comment

Hearts, Pretzel Sticks, and Secrets

Posted on October 19, 2012 by halalamama

The month of October is flying by so fast that I barely know where it has gone.  Soon it will be time for trick or treating, a happy Thanksgiving, and putting up the Christmas tree. My mother is back in … Continue reading →

Posted in Absolute and utter nonsense., Because I'm the mama. | Comments Off

Lies we do (or do not) tell

Posted on October 1, 2012 by halalamama

So Janet, how’s that having a 14 year old African boy living in your house going? I hear that a lot these days, and the answer is that mostly, it’s okay.  He’s as little trouble as he can possibly be, … Continue reading →

Posted in Because I'm the mama. | 1 Comment