I saw Jen Lancaster on Friday night!!! Yes! THE Jen Lancaster! She is the incredibly funny, acerbic wit behind: BITTER IS THE NEW BLACK – Confessions of a Condescending, Egomaniacal, Self-Centered Smartass,Or, Why You Should Never Carry A Prada Bag to the Unemployment Office BRIGHT LIGHTS, BIG ASS – A Self-Indulgent, Surly, Ex-Sorority Girl’s Guide […]
In case of emergency… head towards the bar!
I’ve just done a couple of posts about emergency preparedness. You can read parts 1 and 2 here and here. (I will post part 3 on Tuesday.) On that subject, and in line with Happy To Design’s Sunday Favorites, I republish my Dad’s Emergency Preparedness Plan. ~~~ originally published June 25, 2008 ~~~~ Today is […]
I didn’t think sodium was such a problem.
It became obvious to me today that Grant learned a new phrase and was just chomping at the bit to use it… Grant: “Mom, may I have popcorn, please?” Mom: “Sure buddy. Thanks for asking nicely.” 3 minutes and 15 seconds later… Mom: “Grant, your popcorn is ready!” Grant: “Does it have salt on it?” […]
Soap and Brownies.
Grant just came in from playing with his brothers. He was crying and upset. I comforted him, rocked him, soothed him.He suddenly sat up:“Hey Mom! can I have a Brownie?!” Because I’m a sucker:“Sure buddy, but go wash your hands.” “I will just use my tears to do it.” “Nope, you need to go to […]
Answer the question!
You wouldn’t be caught dead where? In a tattoo parlor. I’m sorry, because I know that right out of the gate I’ve probably offended a big segment of the population, but I just would never do it. Here’s the thing: aside from my wedding ring, there is no single accessory that I can see myself […]
The Great Blackout of 1997… or… Why All Bad Things Can Be Traced Back To Chuck E. Cheese
~~~~~~ originally published July 11, 2008 ~~~~~~~~ In a previous post I mentioned The Great Blackout of 1997, and that it was a story for another time. Now is that time. If you are from the “short and succinct” tribe… come back later. (This almost certainly includes my darling Rich.) You “long and verbose” people, […]
Grant and the Invisibles
Grant is still enjoying the concept of invisibility. He doesn’t use it to blame anyone, a la, the invisible friend ate the last cookie, but he is using it to try get out of things: “I washed my hands with invisible water.” “I cleaned my invisible bedroom instead of this one.” “Well, my invisible shirt […]
“Look what I made…!”
That’s great, Buddy! What is it? “The Taker-Rocket-Blaster-Come-Over-Here-3000!” (The “duuuuuh mom!” is implied….)
Please pass the cheese.
As I’m preparing dinner, Devin (16) walks into the kitchen, roots through the fridge…. as he’s chugging a tall, cold glass of milk, he asks if there is any sparkling cider leftover from Mother’s Day Brunch. Me: “No, you finished up the bottle that was open. We have more, but they’re for a special occasion.”Devin: […]
Too much Guitar Hero….
I was working on the back patio, getting ready for tomorrow’s Mother’s Day brunch. Grant came out to see me. He remarked about the fact that the birds were singing. I said, “Yes, they are. Isn’t it pretty?” He said, “Yeah, but I want a different song. ‘Hey you birds! Will you sing Satisfaction‘?!” Sorry […]
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