A Twitter msg I received from Blue Sloth: “*sigh* I remember the days when you were such the wide-eyed optimist…then a pragmatist…now a fatalist.” Hmm. I always thought I was a pragmatist, but I had to let that one simmer for a while. Then, Newscoma tossed this gem out there: Sometimes, being apathetic is the […]
This is not a “motivational” post. If it was, the topic would be the rising cost of heat and the hole in the wall. Or, the amount of time it takes for a can of paint to ruin versus the relaxation effect of a master bedroom with completed walls. Maybe even the benefits of completing […]
Stickers leave glue everywhere. They’re impossible to peel off some surfaces and damage others. They tear and make children cry. Once you become a parent, you quickly realize that stickers are e-vil. Band-aids peel off anything easily. They are colorful and come in a variety of characters and sizes. They are sturdy and don’t crumble […]
I added a PayPal button to my sidebar way back when “everybody was doing it” even though I know there won’t be any celebrities wandering by here looking for something to do with all that money that they can’t possibly spend. A button that would make sense would be a “cup of coffee” button. If […]
After Friday night’s football game, Sarah and I watched Buffy the Vampire Slayer. I’m just doing my part to make sure the children know the classics. While watching, something kept bugging me about Principal Murray. Ohhhhh, that’s why his voice seemed wrong in Buffy.
Monday – Asperger’s Support Group & Boy Scouts (work on troop’s online photo album) Tuesday – Multiple meetings scheduled to rally school board to do the right thing & Climbing Meet Wednesday – Kindergarten “Turkey Trot” and meal (make enough corn pudding for 20 people) Thursday – Thanksgiving (I think we need to buy groceries […]
There are two bars of soap beside the sink. I vaguely remember unwrapping them. One package claimed to be gentle facial cleanser. In my mind, that sounded like a soothing way to end each day. The second soap claimed to be antibacterial. After every bio-hazard that Evan creates, I NEED strong soap. One soap is […]
I try to be aware of how my representatives vote on issues. I may care more about some issues than others, but I still try to follow the overall tone of what is happening. I vote. I am polite and respectful to my elected officials. I try to choose my battles wisely and if I […]
I don’t play the “how long was your labor” game with other moms. I’m content allowing myself to do what mothers are supposed to do. Forget the bad and remember the good. I will play you a game of “my child is a terrible sleeper” anytime. For example, MY 2-year-old was saying “Thank you” over […]