My Crazy Kids
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Monday, May 19th, 2008Have you ever read a funny post and commented “LOL” only to notice that you’re not really laughing? You know you have, and here’s a chart to back up my claim.
(As EVERYONE knows, EVERYTHING on the internet is true, and if it’s in the form of a pie chart it’s scientific even.)
BTW, I really […]
The Kids Get an Upgrade, Too
Thursday, May 15th, 2008Since I’m going to the trouble of “upgrading” my husband’s blog name, I decided to give the kids an upgrade as well. We really do call my 8 year-old Miss Boo at home (and have since she was born) but I’ve noticed that Boo is a very common nickname.
Who knew?
Because she lives and breathes horses, […]
Saturday? More Like Scattered Day
Saturday, May 3rd, 2008Aren’t Saturdays supposed to be…oh, I don’t know…kind of restful? I mean, we usually hit the ground running during the week and I so look forward to a lazy Saturday morning.
Not so today.
Both girls have projects due Wednesday. We’ve gone past the Procrastination Stage into Full Panic Mode. We’re still so far behind.
Did you notice […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Thinking Outside the Box
Sunday, April 13th, 2008This weekend we replaced our old, worn out patio furniture. It had been showing its age for the last couple of years, but the final death blow was dealt last summer when the glass tabletop exploded.
Or imploded.
We’re not really sure what happened. No one was home to see it, which was kind of disappointing because it might […]
Fight the Frump - Attitude Adjustment
Friday, April 11th, 2008Fighting the frump is part fashion know-how and part attitude. Sometimes that attitude is in serious need of adjustment.
Once a month (when Estro Jen is in da house) I declare it Home Spa Night. I make sure dinner is ready and waiting when B gets home and he takes over from there.
He’s happy to do […]
I Was Speechless. Really. That’s Rare.
Wednesday, April 9th, 2008I’m rarely at a loss for words, but this one really threw me for a loop:
Miss Boo: Mommy, am I inconceivable?
Me: Are you WHAT?
Miss Boo: Am I inconceivable?
Okay, I wasn’t at a total loss. The smart aleck in me wanted to say, “Well, you were conceived, so I guess not.” Thankfully I had the presence […]