My Lima Beans Are Allergic to My Spoon »

Has the world of diapers, endless peanut butter sandwiches, potty chairs, and sibling squabbles reduced you to incoherent sobbing?

Are you convinced that, if enough time goes by, you will have completely forgotten how to hold adult conversation?

Have you ever temporarily misplaced one of your children?

And, in the midst of the daily chaos in your home, have you ever felt completely, irrevocably alone?

Welcome to MY LIMA BEANS ARE ALLERGIC TO MY SPOON, a witty, poignant, and wonderfully irreverent collection of essays on life as a stay-at-home mom. Inside the pages of this book you will find everything from pregnancy to postpartum blubber; from fussy eaters to lost toddlers; from bedwetting to much-needed romantic get-aways: all presented in humorous, down-to-earth language that will make you laugh and cry at equal turns. Most importantly, you will discover, through the author's candid portrayal of her own struggles and triumphs, that you are most definitely not alone.

Grouped by subject, the essays in MY LIMA BEANS ARE ALLERGIC TO MY SPOON are short and easy to read - perfect for the busy mom who barely has a minute to herself! Open the book and start reading anywhere. You will immediately feel as though you have found a champion for your cause - an advocate for all stay-at-home moms - a cheerleader for one of the most tired-yet-happy groups of women on earth.

MY LIMA BEANS ARE ALLERGIC TO MY SPOON will leave you feeling encouraged, befriended, and understood. At the end of the hardest day, the message within these pages will remind you that you are doing something very important - and that you are not going crazy after all!