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Don't Call Me Mom
Published by Hybrid Mom Magazine
(Fall, 2008)
Moms have been pulled, mashed, and twisted like the multicolored Play-doh on the kitchen table. After a while, all those new bright happy colors have turned to dried out lifeless grey-brown ready for the trash. 
Liar, Liar
Published by Motherwords Magazine
(Summer 08)
I belong to a variety of discussion lists. I almost never reply. But today I saw a bunch of emails about how to deal with telling a child about death. One mother wrote in that her father in law was ill and probably not going to be here much longer. Her 5-year-old daughter is very close with gramps, so what should she do? I read the replies that started to filter in—one piece of dog poo after another.
Mom, Interrupted
Published by Hybrid Mom Magazine
(Spring 08)
My children use sleep deprivation tactics on me with
the skill of seasoned CIA agents. I’m convinced they are
conspiring together.
“OK…tonight’s your night. Wake up at 2:00,
scream about a scary dream and if you can, soak your bed straight through to the comforter.”
I don’t know how it’s happened but I don’t think I’m the one in control around here...
Fading Fast
Published by Proteus, LIU Southampton Literary Magazine (May 06)
Taking one last look as the form slipped away, I rolled my eyes in disgust at my signature: "CM Jalajas." With the scratch of a pen I have eliminated the last thing that remained mine...
You talking to me?
Published by Achieving Families Magazine (September, 06)
When I was a young teen I assumed that real writers write for one of three things; newspaper, magazine, or books. My mother still believes that.
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Tired
Published by Motherwords Magazine
(Fall 08)
I’m exhausted. We’ve been non-stop wet sanding, edging, painting, laying floors and trying to balance feeding, clothing, caring for the children (oh, and there's that pesky job I have).
Remote Control
Published by Hybrid Mom Magazine
(Summer 08)
It’s the dawn of a new era: Your kids venture to other kids’ houses—without you. What are they up to when they’re away? And how can you make sure
someone’s actually watching them? Maybe being dragged along on play dates wasn’t so agonizing after all…
Sharing
Published by Achieving Families Magazine (April 06)
It's human nature to want to talk about significant things in your life like going through loss, labor, or childbirth. But, no one really wants to know all the details-especially the bad ones.
Parenting After Adversity
Published by Achieving Families Magazine (June 06)
I had a list of things I would "never do" with my kids. As it turns out, pretty much everything I ever said I wouldn't do; I've done. Is it because of infertility or am I just a soft touch for my kids?
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