Uh, what’s more fun than watering the plants?
I've just launched a scud at my husband…
…and I am waiting for it to land. My husband and I play practical jokes on each other. I have started one and can’t contain myself. We had his parents for dinner and his mom brought some of her famous chocolate chip cookies in a clear container. My husband goes bonkers for these. He’s upstairs […]
Ways to Support Single Moms and Military Wives this Mother’s Day
Every now and again I get my panties in a wad over something my spouse has done (or not done). Then I check myself and remember how lucky I am to have such a great husband who is present in my life. With Mother’s Day approaching, I have been thinking a lot about moms–all kinds of moms […]
Motherhood Moment #7
I guess every piggy secretly wants to be a Wonder Pet. (This is the footboard of our bed and Charlie (2) is sitting on the floor next to where he perched his pal, Piggy.)
Oops, I did it again (and I thought I was smarter than Britney)
Do you find you do the same dumb things over and over? I have two regularly occurring acts of unexplained stupidity. #1 – Every night I take out my contacts with no idea where my glasses are located. My unaided eyes are pretty bad, so then I have to squint and feel my way to the […]
Children’s Tylenol and Children’s Motrin Recall
First – Thanks, Rebecca for letting me know. I have two bottles of the recalled products. (I have used them both!) Overview: Here is a link to the article in the New York Times on the Tylenol recall. Details: You can click on this link to get: FAQ including proper disposal and getting your […]
Keeping Track of Keepsakes
When my daughter started kindergarten, she started coming home with schoolwork. Everything was cute and I wasn’t sure what to keep. So, I got a 3-ring binder and started putting some of the papers in it. It’s crazy that the school year is almost over. Could it really be May? Well, I just looked through […]
We’re Off To See the…Cool Wizard of Oz Book
I have the coolest pop-up book I have ever seen. It’s The Wonderful Wizard of Oz and it was a gift from my parents a few years ago. I only get it down on rare occasions, which adds to the excitement and appeal for my kids. It is Frank L. Baum’s story, but there are […]
Cell Phone Etiquette
I like people-watching. My son and I had lunch outside at Panera today. It was a great day to be outside and a great day for people-watching. I saw two (20-something) girlfriends having lunch. And then the phone rang and was answered. One of the ladies had a fight with her boyfriend (dropping f-bombs 10 […]
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- "No you cannot sit on brother's face. No sitting on faces!" -- Ravyn, Ramallah, Palastine
- “Sweetheart, please don't throw yogurt at kitty.” Like saying this would actually STOP her... - Anissa, Chicago, IL
- "Get your fingers out of your nose and START EATING!" -Me, Knoxville, TN
- “We don’t tie up our friends – even if they’re part of the game.” - Jackie, St. Louis, MO
- “Mama, I yawned and sauce came out!” (vomit)
– Sydney (3) Maryville, TN
- My husband has my babies all by himself this week. When I was leaving town today, I asked Walker if he thought they would be ok . He said, "Of course, Mama. You left us food and I have a light saber."
-- Walker (5) Tupelo, MS
- "You are really annoying, and it is NOT opposite day."
-- Bryce (6) to Reed (8) Eagain, MN
- "Mom: Do you think you can be good at school the rest of the week – it’s only two more days…
Son: I’m not sure… “I can’t tell the future and I don’t have a working time machine.”
– Ethan (6) Milwaukee, MI