Deirdre Kaye

2 weeks ago | scarymommy.com | Deirdre Kaye

I Said What I SaidWhy do I need a doctor's note to keep my puking kid home from school? by Deirdre Kaye1 minute agoZeljkosantrac/Getty ImagesI called the absolutely obnoxious "attendance line" for my daughter’s school at 7:30 a.m. "Hey! It's Mathilda's mom. She'll be out today, Thursday, Nov. 7. She was up all night puking her brains out, so I think it's best to keep her home for at least today. We don't want to spread anything."I also emailed her teacher, with whom I have an amazing relationship.

3 weeks ago | scarymommy.com | Deirdre Kaye

Make It Stop, PleaseBecause you can’t very well go around singing your toddler’s favorite Ms. Rachel bop all day. by Deirdre Kaye2 minutes agoMaskot/Getty ImagesIt happens to the best of us. Your kid has been watching Ms. Rachel on a loop, and now you can’t stop singing “Walking at the Zoo.” Or maybe it was more subliminal than that — you don’t even remember when or where you heard the song that has now been stuck in your brain for hours... or days... maybe even weeks.

3 weeks ago | scarymommy.com | Deirdre Kaye

Enough With The JudgmentAnd no, that does not make me a “lazy mom.” by Deirdre Kayejust nowJohner Images/GettyIt's noon, and I just woke up. Again. I'm sure some people would see this tidbit and scoff or judge. Well, this message is for you. As a mom who works and goes to school full-time, who barely has a "village" but is doing the best I can, this is what my life is like. And, honestly, my schedule isn't really any of your business.

1 month ago | scarymommy.com | Deirdre Kaye

Do you ever wonder... why am I always cold?! You know how it goes: It's mid-afternoon on a warm, sunny day. You were just outside pulling weeds and chasing your kiddo around. Now you're back inside, AC turned off, a sweatshirt pulled from storage, and a pile of blankets spread on top of you. Your partner and your kids are in their underwear, sweating, and looking at you like you've lost it. You'd care, but you're just too cold.

1 month ago | scarymommy.com | Deirdre Kaye

spring thingsThey’re perfect for cards and Insta captions. by Deirdre KayeUpdated by Katie McPhersonUpdated: 3 hours agoOriginally Published: Oct. 26, 2020Brooke Cagle/UnsplashDid you realize that there’s a secret language of flowers? It’s true! Different flowers have different meanings. Daisies, for instance, mean an innocent or “true” love.