Confessions

"horsey cake" I ate most of by myself

It was only a matter of time before I would be compelled to confess a few things on this blog. I am about to reveal some things I haven't even told my husband... yet.

First, having two children has forced me to use my time in more creative ways. This goes way beyond the usual definiton of multitasking. Case in point: today I sat on the toilet, with the door open so I could hear the kids, clipped coupons while leaving a message on my sister's work voicemail.

Second, I have become a compulsive eater. I get hit so hard with fatigue during the day that I look for food to wake me up and keep me going. Usually I'll grab whatever chocolate is in the house. Fists full of M&M's, cookies, and today: the chocolate cupcake topped with plastic Winnie the Pooh and Piglet that I got my daughter at Jerry's Deli. She picked the sprinkles off and then told me she didn't want anymore. Instead of saving it for her for tomorrow I shoveled it into my mouth, barely breathing between bites. AND, I wasn't even hungry.

And the last thing I am going to confess tonight is that I sometimes forget to brush my teeth. I neglect myself on a daily basis now that I am a mother of two. Sometimes in small ways, and sometimes in big ways. The most common way? Forgetting to pick up my toothbrush and run it across my teeth and gums in the morning. I don't really understand this one. I find time to shower ALMOST every day, but somehow, that extra two minutes to brush my teeth is not allowed me during the course of the day. As I type this, I have sweaters on my teeth... the icecream, peanutbutter chocolate chip cookie and chocolate cupcake have taken their toll. Gross. I must brush... now! Maybe then I won't eat anymore today.