My birthday was a few weeks ago. The husband interviewed our kids and wrote their responses in a homemade card. So cute! I loved it...except that my son answered, "Work" when asked what my favorite thing to do was. Hmmmm... And just yesterday the kid was typing on his pretend laptop and when I asked ... » Learn More about This Chick Sucks
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Lucky Number 13
Today: the day after turkey day. The day of my mom's annual Day After Thanksgiving Dinner. The day before I stuff myself into my Spanx and pretend to like the people with whom I graduated high school. That's right, folks, tomorrow is my high school reunion. I'll pause a moment while you take pity on ... » Learn More about Lucky Number 13
The Fun Stoppers
What is a Fun Stopper? You may not know the definition of a Fun Stopper, but I'm sure you have at least one in your life. A Fun Stopper, a person who is physically incapable of enjoying life, exhibits symptoms such as: limited and/or non-existent sense of humor tendency to take one's self too ... » Learn More about The Fun Stoppers
My Offertory Post
As the Mixer continues to gain momentum, I continue trolling as many blogs as I can. The themes are diverse, but there is one common thread among most bloggers: they have a clear purpose. Some want to educate or inform; still others want to inspire or share. I, however, have no purpose! Granted, my ... » Learn More about My Offertory Post
7 Reasons I Love November
1. It's officially cold enough to switch from daily to monthly weekly leg shavings. 2. Turkey. Stuffing. Sweet potatoes. And explaining to the kids how massacring a group of innocent people is a cause for celebration. Let's eat! 3. Black Friday shopping. Oh hell to the no I don't participate! I ... » Learn More about 7 Reasons I Love November
Weekly Photo Challenge: Renewal
A few days before I snapped this picture, a heavy blanket of snow had covered everything in our path, which temporarily delayed my baby girl's new trick: walking. She and her brother had been at each other's throats due to what I can only assume was cabin fever, so I was thrilled to have captured ... » Learn More about Weekly Photo Challenge: Renewal
Happy Birthday, Happy Husband!
There has been a blanket of "blah" over my city for the past week. Most of the sadness stems from a tragic accident at our zoo, one that I can't stop visualizing before I go to sleep each night, one that has me holding my kids tighter and longer. But some of it consists of personal stories from ... » Learn More about Happy Birthday, Happy Husband!
Saving Our Economy One Toddler at a Time
My son doesn't mind a good old-fashioned time-out. In fact, he entertains himself to the point where the rest of us wish we were timed-out with him. As a result, we've had to get creative with our discipline techniques. Yesterday, after he lowered his shoulder and flatted his sister à la James ... » Learn More about Saving Our Economy One Toddler at a Time
Party Like It’s 1999!
I'm a fan of 1999; it's the year I graduated high school, headed off to college, and had abs. Ahhh, the good ole' days. Since I now teach high school, have been working on my Masters since 2006, and my abs have gone flabs, I figure it's about time to celebrate something new. How about new ... » Learn More about Party Like It’s 1999!
Hostesses with the Mostesses
I like parties, but I don't like the clean-up, so I'm pretty excited about this upcoming shindig: the More Than Mommies Mixer. My new gal pal Christine at More Than Mommmies and her partner in crime, Janene, are hosting a blog hop and you're all invited!! Until this morning, when Christine ... » Learn More about Hostesses with the Mostesses