I lost a beloved pet last fall and I still mourn for him every day. I try to hide it but my little girl knows I am sad and she knows why. Every one else tells me I should just get over it, that it was just an animal, but she understands. She hugs me and says, "I still miss him too, mommy. It's OK for us to be sad sometimes about it. Other people just don't know because he didn't love them the way he loved us." I feel guilty that she still has to see me be sad about it, but she makes me so proud when she comforts me. I'm so pleased that she has so much compassion.

I hate the way my husband treats my daughter. He is so mean to her most of the time. I am thinking about leaving him because of it. He is so good with our son though. I just can not stand the way he treats her and will not put up with it any more.

When my kids push me to the edge I wish I could be like Homer Simpson when he grabs Bart by the throat, chokes him, Bart's eyes bulge, his tongue hangs out and he is making that gurgling noise all while Homer yells "WHY YOU LITTLE..." Then I could put them down, they would be fine, and I would feel soooooo much better! Ah cartoon life....wouldn't it be nice once in awhile????

The more I read these confessions the more I realize how "normal" my life is.

Sometimes when I want to get my daughters attention I accidentally call her by my favorite dogs name. Half way through I realize what I did, and switch names so it comes out as a weird mix of their names. My daughter thinks it is the funniest thing ever, but the dog always seems disappointed that I wasn't talking to him.

My husband and I are both Christians, very involved in the church. Our church loves us and thinks the world of us. Little do they know that we smoke pot, have had 3-somes and drink. ;-)

Being a stepmom is SO MUCH harder than being a mom!!!!

I don't feel guilty about cheating on my husband with an old friend. Infact, I want to do it again with him. It was hot.

I struggle with constant guilt over worrying about my children yet wanting time for myself. If my children go off for a night to stay with grandparents I'm happy at first for the break but find myself calling constantly to check on them and can't sleep the entire night they are away.

I make sure to enjoy every day with my son. I don't want to look back and regret wishing he'd grow up faster. So far every stage has been amazing!