I used to blog at theweirdgirl.com. All of that writing lives here now.
Activities and SPD
Combating Chance's constant energy and craving for social interaction can be exhausting. He will come home from school, chill for an hour, and then, after being with his friends all [...]
30 Days of Truth – Day 06
Day 06 - Something you hope you never have to do I'm just refusing to do this one on principle. I'm a parent. I think this one is pretty obvious [...]
Craft fallibility, big time
Oh my god, people, I have issues! I seriously cannot work a sewing machine. It is really sad. I couldn't figure out why half my crafts would turn out fine [...]
Hygiene schmygiene
I present to you... SOCKTOPUSSY!! ... stuffed with panties! Because really, two things that end up in landfills are socks and undies. And you know, some of those things were [...]
Jeopardy question: How to turn the science fair into a life lesson
Also accepted: How to scare the bejeebus out of your children with education. Me, typing on the computer and peering at the Science Fair Handbook (capital letters, please): "So [...]
30 Days of Truth – Day 5 (on resolutions)
I'm not one for resolutions. I think they're kind of a setup and for those of use who can't turn off the "what have you achieved" voice in our heads [...]
There are no new messages
My computer just told me, "We're sorry we cannot accept this data." Who the hell is "we" and how many of them are in my laptop? Last day of the [...]
Seriously people
If it wasn't for all you other fine foks online - the friends, the writers, the blogging visionaries, everyone who shares a little bit of their personal time to connect [...]
S-L-E-E-P!
Hands down, the best thing about school winter break? I don't have to drive anywhere! And that is a HELL to the YEAH! Sure, there's the Christmas stuff to finish [...]
I don’t get the elf thing
I keep seeing elf references everywhere. In homes, on mantels. (You know what? Apparently, I can't spell mantel. I just had to go look it up.) Dancing electronically. I think [...]
Before I congratulate myself…
I almost forgot about this year's family newsletter! Here I thought I was so slick getting ahead on gifts and wrapping. Anywho, here is last year's letter while I start [...]