I have been crazy busy lately (or suffering from migraines, thank you baby in the belly...), so I haven't been able to write as often as I would like. It makes me sad to think of my lonely little blog just sitting here, waiting to be filled with my sarcasm and curse words. So today, I've opted to ... » Learn More about Let’s Get Nuts
kids
Project Optimism: Mommy Juice
Do I have a drinking problem? The simple answer is no. But the more complex the-toddlers-are-always-watching answer could be perhaps?? Before we go any further, please note: I am in no way making fun of alcoholism. It's a disease, one that has punched people I love in the face, so don't think I'm ... » Learn More about Project Optimism: Mommy Juice
THIS is Why Parenting is So Hard
I was ready to wrap my daughter in shiny paper, slap a bow on her head, and ship her off to another family by way of FedEx today. Her antics in church resulted in my having to yank her from the pew and quarantine us in a separate room. She kept yelling "ELLA POTTY" and I didn't want people to think ... » Learn More about THIS is Why Parenting is So Hard
Numbers
I don't do well with numbers. For many years, I swore I was dyslexic mostly just to mask how ridiculously awful I am at math. The other day I bought a coffee and the smart ass clerk rung me up at "103 pennies." I started to sweat. Yes, that's how bad it is. (I blushed for a second, but did whip out ... » Learn More about Numbers