I feel the most pulled together when I'm going for the tomboyish thing.

How many times can you say, "No yanking on one another's genitals?" Everything is hilarious until someone starts crying.

I read books more than I go out. As a matter of fact, I get a little concerned about some of my anti-social habits. I will choose a night with Somerset Maugham or Russell Banks over a crowded bar any day.

I tell my kids, "Look, your life is a video game, and I have to get you from level zero to 18 as an independent person with all your skills and limbs intact. Every time you hit your brother or throw food, you're taking us all back."

In my family, Mom can lead the sports activities, no problem! Except football - that, my husband does.

I always come across sounding like I hate my children. I actually love them very much.

I'm so not stylish by nature, but I've learned to work with what I have.