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Reverse Psychology… NOT!

Reverse Psychology… NOT!

by | Jan 17, 2011 | Laughter

I had a friend ask me the other day if I’m really in the car as much as it seems. Sadly, yes. Even though we are activity minimalists, one cannot avoid the car when parenting five children. And the truth is… most conversations (at least with a teen) only...
MOAT Sightings

MOAT Sightings

by | Jan 10, 2011 | around the house, Laughter

As we sink into our manner efforts, I’ve been enjoying a few fruits of our labor. Getting in the car on Sunday, TTO graciously opened the door and actually let his sister sit in the front seat – all without a single word from me. … I could barely...
Maw-cupational Hazards

Maw-cupational Hazards

by | Jan 7, 2011 | ...on family, Laughter

Sometimes we moms get caught in the crossfire of on the job “Maaahhwm-cupational Hazards”. Here are a few from this week: Hazard #1 – Stress On Monday, I headed down yet another avenue that I hoped would lead to some relief from the pain in my...
Halloweenie

Halloweenie

by | Nov 1, 2010 | ... on life, around the house, Laughter

Heard at a neighbor’s door tonight: “Oh, we have a pirate, a volleyball player … and, who is this cute little S.W.A.T man? “Halloweenie,” responds the little guy. “Well, are you a police man?” “No … I’m...
Operation Ping Pong

Operation Ping Pong

by | Oct 14, 2010 | around the house, Laughter

Well… If you’ve ever wondered whether I’m telling the truth about my recovery program (you know, the recovering enabler, controller, grammar hacker, the list goes on)…or possibly thought I just might be exaggerating… my tardiness in...
That Nagging Calendar Thing…

That Nagging Calendar Thing…

by | Sep 24, 2010 | ... on life, around the house, Laughter

My CMD (Calendar Mismanagement Disorder) has been flaring up this week. Plagued by this relentless disease (disability, disorder… whatever), it’s amazing I get anything done. Monday was Teen Take-Out’s orthodontist appointment. When I’ve said...

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