She’s got the moves, much to my surprise
She struck this pose when they announced her name. WHERE did she learn that? After five weeks of not paying much attention in dance class (and no practice at home), my daughter seemed rather nonchalant...
View ArticleLife is tough in the shadows. A little sister speaks out.
Yeah, I know I look rough. But I had to get up in the middle of the night to write this. Sup? What, you didn’t know I could talk, let alone type? Well, I can. I can do a lot of things. But you wouldn’t...
View ArticleWhat really drives parents crazy (and why I lost it today)
Stroll me right to the psychiatrist’s office. I need medication.(image from babyjunctionga.com) I’m passive-aggressive about cleaning, even in my car. I’m all casual and “go with the flow” until...
View ArticleI just can’t make this stuff up
The grocery shopping trip from you-know-where. (image from http://wildelori.blogspot.com/) I just got home from grocery shopping (and Sam’s and Target and Walgreens). Oh, I can hear you now. “Well,...
View ArticleSay what?! My daughter’s first curse word and other fun road trip memories.
Road trips. Is there anything that brings a family closer together? Two kids under four years old, two adults under 34 years old, and a car so loaded down we were often confused for the Clampetts....
View ArticleRage Against the Momchine
Image from reallifetravels.com Bring on the potions Bring on the pills Bring on the excitement Bring on the thrills I’m plucking my eyebrows I’m waxing my legs I’m dancing on tables I’m standing on...
View ArticleBeing a SAHM is all fun and games, until somebody spills the beans.
“I apologize, but this just has to be said. “you suck!” can you tell I’m super jealous?!” This was the comment from a dear friend on a Facebook status I posted this morning. Granted, my original status...
View ArticleAvert your eyes (or something like that)
You have two choices when you see this sign on the side of the road. You can avert, or pervert, your eyes. I have four nephews, the oldest of whom is only five years younger than me. They’re more like...
View ArticleWhy You Should Take Your Children into Public
I might just have a couple champion bowlers on my hands. Until recently, I avoided taking my girls out in public as much as possible. Too stressful. Too scary. Too many factors outside my control. What...
View ArticleThe Lack of Privacy Payback Plan: It’s ON!
Okay, I know there are other parents out there who’ve been caught with their pants down…in the bathroom. Seriously, especially for us moms, I never knew what a luxury it was just to pee (and perform...
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