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!
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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
And…Exhale…
A little over a month ago, I had to see a dermatologist because of some shady looking moles. I didn't think anything of it until my doctor started throwing around the "C" word. I was actually hanging at a local bookstore, trying to get some work done, when my doctor called. I frantically tried to ... » Learn More about And…Exhale…
Weekly Photo Challenge: Foreign
This is my handsome husband. He does many things well, but he is noted for his uncanny ability to sleep through anything: the local bar scene with bands blaring inches from his face, conversations with his lovely wife...This picture was taken the week we brought our first baby home in 2009. I ... » Learn More about Weekly Photo Challenge: Foreign
Another Open Letter to Ass Coulter
Dear Ann, Hi, you suck, and on so many different levels. Let's take a walk down memory lane, shall we? 1. Remember the time you were chatting with Matt Lauer and you actually said these words about 9/11 widows: "These broads are millionaires, lionized on TV and in articles about them, reveling ... » Learn More about Another Open Letter to Ass Coulter
It’s Been a Log Week
Remember when I warned you that if and when my little guy made friends with the toilet, you would all hear about it? Well, today is the day! Not only did my man tell his preschool teacher that he had to pee, he actually did the deed while at school!! To celebrate, he wanted to practice his putting ... » Learn More about It’s Been a Log Week
For Me?!
This morning, my crazy antics were nominated for the Liebster Award! If you're all, "That's super fantastic, but WHAT is the Liebster Award?!" you're not alone. Originally, I thought Senator Joe Lieberman wanted to recognize me for my political rants, but then I did some research. The Liebster ... » Learn More about For Me?!
We Put the FUN in Dysfunctional
Friends have often said my family should be filmed for a reality television show and not until this past week did I really understand why. Below are a few of the conversations that have taken place between members of my family: After dinner one night, my mom turned on the radio and asked, "Is this ... » Learn More about We Put the FUN in Dysfunctional