Archive for April, 2008
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Wednesday, April 30th, 2008Although my love of coffee is well documented (here, here and here) I do enjoy a good cup of tea as well. Green tea in particular is loaded with all sorts of wonderful antioxidants, which we know is a good thing. The problem is that green tea isn’t exactly my cup of tea favorite.
The green […]
The Magic Schtick
Monday, April 28th, 2008While blowing bubbles outside, Little Sis decided to treat me to a magic show. To a six-year-old, a bubble wand and a magic wand are pretty much one in the same.
She climbed up onto the front step, and waving the wand high in the air she proudly made her announcement:
Little Sis: …and now it’s time […]
“Writing” Wrongs Blogger Style
Thursday, April 24th, 2008My 8 year-old came home from school feeling hurt and angry. One of her little friends had been mean. I provided the listening ear, soft shoulder and yummy snacks while she poured out her tale of woe. That usually does the trick.
Not this time.
Later I noticed a few pieces of notebook paper laying around covered in her handwriting and […]
Some Like It Cold (Frapper’s Delight)
Wednesday, April 23rd, 2008In my last WFMW post I mentioned that it would probably take me all week to find my frap-style coffee recipe. I wasn’t kidding. I found it Tuesday afternoon, and I’m oh so glad I did even if it means writing this late at night.
This recipe goes by the basic assumption that you’ve
1.) Got leftover coffee.
2.) Taken the […]
Never Fear, Imperfect Mom is Here
Tuesday, April 22nd, 2008I was on the phone with my mom, who had been sick for over a week. We suspected she had pneumonia so I was relieved to hear that she was off to see the doctor. When I hung up, both girls were staring at me with their big, blue eyes. I could tell they were worried […]
That’s Mrs. Loser to You
Monday, April 21st, 2008For the last 8 1/2 years I’ve been a stay home mom. Ever since Miss Boo made her grand entrance into the world, B has brought home the bacon and I’ve fried it up in a pan, so to speak.
I’ve never regretted leaving my previous job, but once in a while I wonder what I […]
Shameless and Deep at the Same Time
Saturday, April 19th, 2008First, I have a shameless plug an announcement to make. I’ll be joining my good friends Lara, Dianna and Karyn as an author over at Mommies Coffee Break.
When I asked Lara what she wanted me to write about, she basically told me “whatever I want.” Yikes! The Napoleon Dynamite complex that gave me lasted only […]
Fight the Frump - McSteamy Style
Friday, April 18th, 2008Wrinkles. Fine lines. Creases. Call them what you will. No one wants them, but like an uninvited guest they show up anyway. I’m not talking about wrinkled faces, though. I’m talking about wrinkled clothes.
I make no excuses for the fact that I don’t like to iron and I go to great lengths to avoid it. […]
Would You, Could You in a Box?
Thursday, April 17th, 2008It’s been three days since we gave the girls those GINORMOUS boxes to play with, and they’re still going strong. The kids, not the boxes.
Definitely NOT the boxes.
It’s looking a little shaky here. Notice all that junk inside? They’d keep their bedrooms that way if I let them.
The front porch was a nice touch.
Why play with this […]
Go Ahead. Make My Day.
Wednesday, April 16th, 2008The very sweet and very smart Katy from Adventures in Parenting gave me this wonderful award. I’m truly honored!
I’ve really enjoyed reading Katy’s blog, which is full of wisdom about raising children. She’s recently completed a series called Effective Discipline, and based on what I’ve read so far I’m looking forward to going back for […]
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