Derailed – the Syndrome
This week started off so strong and then about halfway through completely foundered. On Monday I was ahead of the game. About Wednesday I got behind on my list of [...]
The Things They Don’t Tell You in Lamaze
The Official List - As usual I invite any additions for the list of the things no one warned you about or any unexpected things that you found irksome, disturbing, [...]
Beauty vs The Beast
I’m guest blogging today over at Beauty vs. The Beast, a humorous “he said, she said” site started by the Phoenix and Siren. Check out today’s post discussing the merits [...]
Another Milestone – the Sporting Event
I’m pooped today. I was going to attempt to meet the playgroup for a walk this morning, but Chance went to his first hockey game last night (and late night [...]
A Little Scared
I’ve been looking into playgroups recently, for my sanity and Chance’s socialization. There is this neat organization locally that puts together moms (and dads) and kids by age group and [...]
24 – Cue the Music
I’ve been catching up on my Tivo this weekend. I had quite a backlog going. So I just finished watching the second 2-hour segment of 24. I know this show [...]
Machine go vroom
Oooh, I just ordered me a Roomba! *cackle cackle – wrings hands together in glee* For those of you unfamiliar with the Roomba it is a robotic vacuum. It will [...]
Parental Hearing – The Oxymoron
"Having children is like having a bowling alley installed in your brain."-- Alan Bleasdale (b. 1946), British playwright, novelist These are the sounds I’ve become accustomed to: crash clank *Da [...]
A Couple More
So. I am continuing the “Things They Didn’t Tell You” list even though it occurs to me, since I only got one comment, that I have rather rotten timing considering [...]
Great Moments in Absurdity
Me, running through the house after Keen yelling, “Damn you, EAT MY MUFFIN!!” And then, in fact, shoving a freshly baked muffin at his mouth. - wg