Devin, my oldest son, is 16 years old. He’ll be 17 in August. He’s handsome, he’s smart, he’s funny, he’s sweet. But… He acts first and then asks questions later. He forgets his stuff all the time. He doesn’t use his head in social situations. He just plain ‘ole doesn’t use his head sometimes…. Yesterday […]
It’s Planely obvious…
(As you read this, please remember that one of our boys is named Mitchell….) Grant and Handsome Hubby were playing with some toy planes. Many of them are replicas of WWII war planes. As they were playing with them, HH was telling Grant the names of the planes (i.e. “This is an A-10 Warthog” or […]
Litter-Bugs, Lifeguards and Severed Heads
~~~~ originally published August 1, 2008 ~~~~~~ Litter-Bugs Let me preface this story by telling you that a few weeks ago I yelled at a teenage girl who was driving like an idiot. I saw her in my rear-view mirror, weaving in and out of traffic on Los Alamitos Blvd and coming up fast. She […]
Beef. It’s what was GOING to be for dinner.
I hosted bunco at my house last night. I love to entertain, whether it is simply a couple of friends popping in for a visit, a potluck, a big dinner, whatever. I love to cook. I love to see my family and friends. Mostly? I love that having people over makes me clean my house. […]
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 […]
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: […]
Can you play?
Do you have favorite toys and TV shows from your childhood? Of course you do. Me too. I’ve mentioned previously that I was a total tomboy. I hated all things Barbie. I would occasionally play them with my sister, but only long enough to set up and organize Barbie’s household, then I didn’t want to […]
“There is no charge for awesomeness. Or attractiveness.” – Kung Fu Panda
I was asked by a friend to write down 7 things that make me awesome. 1. I can write a really great “f*** you letter.” I have friends who have had me write letters on their behalf. I am good at writing a structured, articulate letter, dripping with thinly veiled sarcasm and oozing contempt, but […]
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