Ever since Beck’s post about music yesterday, I’ve had the following child-inappropriate songs stuck in my head:1) Wasn’t that a party, by some obscure band in the late 70’s. You know the song: “Could have been the whiskey, might have been the gin, … [Continue reading]
The reason I’m turning out to be a bad soccer mom
May 12, 2009 by
It has been pouring rain all day, and it's four degrees outside. The sky is dark, but I'm strangely happy...because that means that the soccer practice will be (OMG, hopefully) cancelled tonight!I hope.Every soccer night so far this year has been … [Continue reading]
Monday morning, you sure look fine
May 11, 2009 by
You know the kind of Saturday evening where you nobly encourage your husband to golf nine, after all he is supportive of all your yogic pursuits, but after you pick the kids up from their afternoon birthday party they are insane with post-party … [Continue reading]
Nicole’s Book Club
May 8, 2009 by
I don’t know what your favourite books are, but I can tell you what mine aren’t: Scooby Doo Early Reader Mysteries. I made a grave error in ordering a package of nine (nine!) from Scholastic Books and as a result have been reading the most boring, … [Continue reading]
My whining post
May 7, 2009 by
Here is what has been happening since my husband left for a business trip:I took the dog to the groomer’s, and found out his adult coat is coming in and matting with his puppy coat. Exceptionally fluffy dog is now shaved, and as a result is acting … [Continue reading]
Mommy Makeover
May 4, 2009 by
Have you ever heard of a “mommy makeover”? There is a plastic surgery clinic in Los Angeles that caters to “mommies”. Remember my (strange, non-maternal) aversion to the word “mommy”? It is NOTHING compared with the revulsion I feel at the marketing … [Continue reading]
Meme Deflowering
May 2, 2009 by
I was a meme virgin, but I was tagged by Beck (okay, I asked her to tag me). Here we go!8 Things I'm Looking Forward To1. Spring - it's kind of here, many of my plants are starting to poke up. IT'S ABOUT TIME.2. Having a glass of wine tonight. But … [Continue reading]