It’s the last day of January, which feels very strange given that, with the exception of about ten days wherein I had that feeling of doom that I would never be warm again, it has been mild. The snow is almost melted in my backyard, which is odd. Perhaps the apocalypse is upon us? I […]
Give your mother a kiss or I’ll kick your teeth in.
January 25, 2012 by 10 Comments
Happy Robbie Burns Day! I was telling the boys about Robbie Burns Day today, explaining the celebratory nature – in a modified way – and about their Scottish ancestry. Jake was getting more and more agitated and more and more defiant about it, when he burst out “We are not in Scotland, Mom! We are […]
Are you feeling sad? It’s Blue Monday!
January 16, 2012 by 11 Comments
My very good friend reminded me this morning that today is Blue Monday, the saddest day of the year, and yet I’m not feeling sad. That’s a win! I am, however, feeling cold; our mild, springlike winter has suddenly ended. The dog keeps looking at me balefully, probably trying to telepathically communicate to me his […]
Don’t throw me down, Clark! Is your house on fire, Clark? Oh. That was fun. I love riding in cars.
December 18, 2011 by 11 Comments
It is ONE WEEK until Christmas and the mood around here is a mix of mellow and excited. Yesterday was our open house and – although the basement looked like a Lego bomb went off and also like twenty-five children dropped crackers on the carpet and then stepped on them vigourously, which is probably exactly […]
The very best way to spread Christmas cheer is by singing loud for all to hear.
December 11, 2011 by 10 Comments
I went out for a few hours, came home, and found that my husband had wrapped all the Christmas gifts! It was the best Christmas gift ever! It instantly made me feel like giving HIM a big Christmas gift, if you know what I’m saying. Voluntary gift wrapping is even sexier than voluntary dishwasher unloading. […]
I’m so excited! And I just can’t hide it! I’m about to lose control and I think I like it!
December 2, 2011 by 11 Comments
I’m a whirling dervish of excitedness today because it’s my husband’s work party tonight! Squee! I have a new dress and everything. I know a lot of people hate going to their spouse’s – or their own – work parties because, yawn, boring. And don’t get me wrong, I’m sure this party will also be […]
Movember Madness
November 30, 2011 by 11 Comments
Yesterday as I was driving the kids to school, Maneater came on the radio. You know it’s going to be a great day when Hall and Oates is on the radio! Oh oh here she comes. Watch out, boys, she’ll chew you up! Oh oh here she comes. She’s a MANEATER. Now THAT’s what I […]
