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Go the F**k to Sleep

I first saw this book on Boing Boing two days ago, and while I found it to be hilarious, I hesitated in sharing it here. Because as funny as I — among others — may find this book, I'm sure that there are parents out there who would find it horrifyingly inappropriate. My dark side won out once again. Go the F**k to Sleep is a supposed-bedtime story book that touts itself as "the most honest children's book ever written." According to its Amazon product page: Go the Fuck To Sleep is a bedtime book for parents who live in the real world, where a few snoozing kitties and cutesy rhymes don't always send a toddler sailing off to dreamland. Honest, profane, and...

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Breakdown

I just had a mommy breakdown. J was about to leave for work when I burst into tears. He decided to work from home this morning and ordered to go get some rest. But how could I, when I am surrounded by a thick fog of guilt? How could I, when there are dishes to be done, tables to be cleared, and laundry to be put away? Oh, yes, and we can't forget the crying baby. Let's back up a little here...

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