Eliana Osborn

The most important things my mother taught me included work from Neil Diamond, Billy Joel, Wham! and Whitney Houston.

I’m full of emotions: pride, awe, fear, nerves. The spelling bee first, then the piano recital. Two different kids, same mom. Same me, wanting to prevent my boys from pain and discomfort. Same me, biting my tongue and smiling broadly in support.

When I’m staring at the wall trying to keep my cool when my 6-year-old is hysterical about the tiny bump on his finger, I attempt to channel some of the good parts.

Really, you should thank me. I’m just protecting your future self.

I cried every single day of my life until I was 18 years old. I did not know this was abnormal.

I’ve developed a fast and furious passion for the new Daily Show host, Trevor Noah.

Is anyone else with me on this? White foods are NASTY.

1. Borrow a child.

What’s That Smell? Sniffing Out Weird House Odors

Ray Nagin. Yes, the former New Orleans mayor who now has a criminal record. Let me explain.