Thank you my not at all ordinary friend

Thanks to an incredibly thoughtful and generous friend, we are having a delicious feast tonight. It’s no secret that we are poor economically, but our family is wealthy beyond measure in love, friendship and family. I have a husband who I love with all of my heart who is also my very best friend. We […]

run, it’s a meme

Okay, I don’t like memes. I avoid them, ignore them and pretend they don’t exist. The last time I did one was something like April 2005 but, since you asked very nice and you’re one of my favorite people, here goes the Christmas meme: 1.Wrapping paper or gift bags? I use wrapping paper for children […]

celebrity fluff

You two need to focus your time and money on things that matter. I can’t believe I won’t see you again until January. He should have been person of the year instead of the wimpy choice that was made. If interactions with police get your character killed, what will interactions with the fire department do […]

I’m easy.

Yes, we checked Sarah out early so she could go ice skating on Market Square for her friend’s birthday.

Mid-week Christmas music

Pounding headache + every child in the neighborhood in my house = [audio:http://domesticpsychology.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2006/12/03-jingle-bells.mp3]

hair envy

Amy: “Is my hair straight yet? I want to make it straight and pretty like Sarah’s.” Sarah: “I hate my hair. Why did Amy get curly hair instead of me?” Update – I once walked in the bathroom unbeknown to Doug. He was taking a shower and singing. I don’t think I can do it […]

Doug vs. squirrels

It’s time for round three of Doug’s war against the squirrels. A quick recap of previous battles of wit had Doug nailing a board over the entrance the squirrels chewed into the attic which the squirrels promptly chewed through again. Doug-0 squirrels-1 Doug then tossed an entire box of mothballs all over the attic, which […]

Third place speller

Today was the elementary school spelling bee. It started with the children on stage behind a curtain. As the curtain opened, the flag pole fell over and clonked Noah on the head. Noah was shaken, but with the students and parents watching, he fought back the tears. Noah lasted until the ninth round when there […]