A friend gave me this hutch a few months ago. She had been using it in her son’s room, but he had outgrown it and she didn’t want it anymore. It’s a cute little piece, but that knotty pine isn’t for everyone. I gave it to my dad and he got right to work. I […]
Your Daily Dose
Are you FiLIPPING kidding me?
Here is my philosophy regarding cell phones and kids. Until they are old enough to be somewhere on their own, without any adult supervision, um, they don’t need one. My 8-year-old does not need a cell phone. My 7-year-old does not need a cell phone. My 4-year-old sure as hell does not need a cell […]
Last Night’s Dinner Conversation
Number 4: “Mommy, Number 6 keeps saying What the H-E-L-L.” Number 6: “No I don’t!” Number 4: “Mommy! Number 6 keeps saying What the H-E-L-L!” Number 6: “NO I DON’T!” Number 4: “MOMMY! Number 6 keeps saying WHAT THE H-E-L-L!!!” Number 6: “NO! I! DON”T! Mommy, I don’t keep saying What the H-E-L-L! I KEEP SAYING WHAT THE HELL!” Oh… that’s […]
7 Things Every Swimmer Does (But Might Not Admit to Doing) That Are Actually Interesting
Yesterday as I was scrolling through Facebook, I saw a link on a friend’s page: 10 Things Every Swimmer Does (But Would Never Admit to Doing) I clicked on it. It was pretty lame. I mean, number 1 was Planning what you’re going to eat for dinner during afternoon practice. Oooooooh. You crazy, dinner-planning swimmer, you. […]
A Star is Born
I think I have PSOMSD. Post Sound of Music Stress Disorder. This past weekend we ventured into uncharted territory, and Number 3 and 4 performed in the high school’s musical production of The Sound of Music. 5 shows. It was our first experience with this kind of thing. And while I am exhausted and grateful […]
Good vs. Evil
Today we have our 5th, and final (thank God) production of the Sound of Music. The show is kind of long, and the children’s ensemble waits in the gym until it is their turn to perform. Except for yesterday. For yesterday’s matinee performance, the kids got to sit in the audience. They watched all the […]