This morning my five year old son told me that he needed to take his lunch to school in a shopping bag instead of the $30 Bakugan lunch thing I bought for him because that is what all of the “cool kids” were doing. Then he said that he knew he was a cool kid [...]
5 Unusual Things We Have Had to Ask Our Children to Stop Saying
February 24, 2010
The following is an incomplete list of things that my husband and I have had to ask our children to stop saying in the past month or so due to either repetition or content. 1) “fancy getup” 2) Wylie Dufrense 3) “a-s-s” He was just spelling it over and over. I have no idea why. [...]
Ride The Wienermobile
February 23, 2010
When we walked down to the lobby the concierge said “Can I help you ladies?” I said: “Yes. This might sound strange, but I am looking for the Wienermobile.” All three of us stifled back some laughter and he said “Actually, I know exactly what you are talking about and it was parked out front [...]
Life Is Just Funny
February 22, 2010
On Saturday I was on a panel at the Mom 2.0 Summit in Houston. The moderator, Holly Buchanan, asked me how I found funny things to write about all of the time. Of course I am paraphrasing, but I said something along the lines of “Life is funny, and I am easily amused.” Just to [...]
An Incomplete List of Things I Do Not Understand
February 15, 2010
1. Why a couple would share a facebook account 2. Lady Gaga 3. Calculus 4. People who think Keanu Reeves is a good actor 5. What is going on in this picture 6. genital piercings 7. the lure of Scientology 8. Why anyone would want a snake for a pet 9. How my son can [...]
Reading Teacher of the Year, Right Here
February 12, 2010
I don’t think I told you about it here but I’ve been doing Hooked on Phonics with The Goon Squad. Since they started Kindergarten I have been sort of neglectful. Their teacher have been doing a great job and they have both been making huge leaps in reading and writing. Since the weather gods have [...]
Snowpocalypse Now
February 11, 2010
Yesterday my husband came in from shoveling and knocking huge icicles off of our roof. Him: I just talked to all of our neighbors. Me: Really, what is everybody doing out there Him: Janet is cursing in her driveway. Me: That sounds pretty good. Maybe I’ll go out too. Him: Well, she was shoveling. You [...]
The Forecast Calls for 10 More Inches of Snow
February 9, 2010
Because we need more snow like I need more dirty laundry.
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