My Little Log Book

Well, I am the first to admit that the title is neither original nor applies to me. I am not a wimpy housewife, no way. Inspired by my son's devouring of the Diary of a Wimpy Kid and treating it as a bible - I had to pick up the "Secret Diary of a Demented Housewife" - when I came across it at the local library. There was an immediate affinity with diary and diarist - just reading the first page. Many a times I have vowed to spend "quality, life-affirming things to reclaim my spirit" and "staring vacantly into space" wondering about the "the selfless decision to leave the workplace." Or trying to feel noble about being a stay at home mother. As for being wimpy - I don't always give in to the others whims. If I do - I have strong reasons like: I do let my kids watch Cartoon Network 14 hours a day - but that's because I believe a moving, lively, colorful medium will do more for their brain than the staid colorless words in print. They ...

There was a time when I got the Best Valentine cards, Guys wanted to be close to me like mad. I got the best of best friends too Who vied to pay attention to me and woo. I am 40 now and not getting young, Crying for all the love and attention and a bit of song My husband forgets the V'day My son so young and gay does only stuff that his girlfriends say! 20 years older and 40 pounds heavier Oh how weary and dull life seems now If I was a bit thin or a lot cool I could still conquer the world For don’t I know it all! All of you out there, the young uns So full of love and life and laughter Please resist those chocolates As you might be me twenty years on!