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Snarky

Snarky

by | May 12, 2011 | around the house

Snarky – not to be confused with barky. …which would go along with a dog and we know that action ain’t happening in our home … Although, we did make a little car trip this weekend to see a puppy. Oh yeah – loaded up all the kids and drove...
Short Term Pain… Long Term Gain

Short Term Pain… Long Term Gain

by | May 9, 2011 | ...on family, around the house

  Friday marked my crossing the last of my least favorite roads – the four-year-old check-up at the doctor. I’ve dreaded it almost since the day Future Hoarder of America was born. For readers who might not be familiar with this monumental day, it’s the absolute worst...
Pajama Driving Day

Pajama Driving Day

by | Apr 28, 2011 | around the house, Laughter

I should have known the minute I walked out of the door in my pajamas to drive carpool… the day promised adventure (if you call it that). At least I had a full tank of gas and wouldn’t be walking that embarrassing road again! I was wearing my pajamas because I...
Keep on Keepin’ On

Keep on Keepin’ On

by | Apr 27, 2011 | around the house

  “I am NOT washing the dishes.” defiantly balks one of the able bodies in our home. “It’s just not fair.” Seeing that we ate on paper plates (surprise, surprise!), I can’t quite grasp why the kid thinks dish washing duty is of...
The 3 B’s

The 3 B’s

by | Apr 1, 2011 | around the house, Laughter

This morning as we waited on one of our four culprits who keep dragging their feet in the morning, taking us to the wire of the tardy bell and stressing their mother out, I dug in my heels – determined to stick to my guns. Why I care I just don’t know....
Wintry Mix

Wintry Mix

by | Feb 10, 2011 | around the house

Welcome to yet another day of “Wintry Mix” in north Texas. Which means no school. Which means cramped spaces. Which means personal space invasion. Which means screaming. In our state, there’s a phrase we often hear, “Don’t Mess with...

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