I’m so confused

When I say “What did the dog just eat?” I really mean “Stop feeding the dog people food.” When I say “Did you hear that noise?” I really mean “Please go check the house.” When I say “What have you done to this room?” I really mean “Clean up this mess.” When I say “All […]

ew ew ew, Mr.Weatherman

Could you please explain why our forecast says the air quality is good when there is a mucky haze hanging so low you need your headlights just to drive during the daytime. I guess it was okay to breathe it today.

The air quality today reminds me of a Hank Williams Jr. concert in the 80s. Cough gasp wheeze — ================================================================== This mobile text message is brought to you by Cingular, now the new AT&T

married to Juan Epstein

Me: “Would you please help YOUR daughter move the desk back to the wall.” Doug: leans over and looks “No, she has unplugged everything and it will take too long. I’ll do it later.” Me: “When?” Doug: “Maybe tomorrow.” Guess who reconnected the plugs and moved the desk back to the wall?

parenting Vinnie Barbarino

Me: “Amy, why is the desk in the middle of the room?” Amy: “What desk?” Me: “The only desk in this room.” Amy: “That desk?” Me: “Yes, the one in the middle of the room. Why is it there instead of against the wall.” Amy: “Blanket.” Me: “You had to move it to get your […]

too many clues

And yet again, we return to the ongoing saga of the mystery neighbors. Someone else in the cove found a baggy of the substance we suspect is being processed or distributed (how many steps are there in that process), in the street in front of the neighbors’ house. Since nobody saw how the bag got […]

word of the day

Caveman Sunscreen – The layer of dirt and filth that covers my children after a mere moment outside. Mom says: “I don’t care if it’s your summer vacation, you still have to bathe.” AND “Playing in the sprinkler is NOT the same as taking a bath.”

how I spent my summer

Tommy’s room organizing and cleaning seems to have become one of MY summer projects. If I have to do it, you are not allowed to complain about what gets packed away, given away or thrown away.

murders and ice cream

Since Doug works downstairs and I am only downstairs to empty and refill the washer and dryer, Doug and I communicate with instant messenger. Throughout the day, he sends me links to articles he finds interesting. He usually includes a one sentence commentary on the article. Shhh, don’t tell Doug, but I don’t always click […]