(Disclaimer: No teenagers were injured during this exchange.) I don’t have a ton of shit. My shit isn’t the most expensive shit or the best shit but it’s MY SHIT. And when I put my shit somewhere, I expect my shit to be there when I’m ready for it. This morning started out gloriously as [...]
Holy Crap. Have you been to the mall lately? With a teenager??? I was privileged to go with my 2 daughters and their friend last night. I was only invited because I have a credit card and, I have a license to drive. My daughter complained she had “nothing” to wear. OH. MY. GOSH. I [...]
Reflecting on our year, in 365 days, we’ve made 636 Facebook friends, wrote 73 blog posts, had 15 dinner meetings with 16 bottles of wine (Diane doesn’t drink) and too many laughs to count. No one sat down to interview us so we decided to do it ourselves. Listen in… What’s your process for writing [...]
There, I said it. I’ve never been a huge fan of my birthday. I’m always conflicted. I don’t want a fuss, but do I? I don’t want it to be a big deal, but kind of.. Anyone else feel this way? I actually don’t like to be the center of attention. Some of you might [...]
My son likes the playground. I don’t . Since Jack’s diagnosis, I have come to loathe the playground. It’s full of “typical” kids and their “typical” parents talking about “typical” shit. It was much harder when Jack was younger because everyone else had kids that talked and developed “normally.” A 12 year old, [...]
I recently took my car in for the 30,000 mile service. So keep in mind that there is nothing wrong with my car. The service light simply went on and I called the dealer to make an appointment. I’m very obedient that way. Don’t most of us live in fear that something will go wrong [...]
It was 16 years ago tonight that I was 208 pounds, a week over due and I hadn’t seen my ankles for a month. I was a bit of a reluctant mom to be. I got pregnant the first month I tried and spent the whole pregnancy trying to get used to the idea. I [...]
Remember my pledge? Well, I managed to survive my 10 days without wine and sweets and it wasn’t easy. Seriously, it sucked big time. I kind of wanted to go to bed directly after work and everyone was ugly. I bet you're wondering, did I lose weight? NO. Do I feel better? NO. I realized [...]
I am currently taking applications for a housewife for my family of 5. A 21st century June Cleaver. I am only considering enthusiastic applicants that are willing to fulfill the below duties. Of course, the job description is subject to change at any time. Apply as soon as possible as I am sure this job [...]
This is the phrase I say every Monday after a weekend of over indulging with food, drink and merriment. I, like many, want to lose that last five pounds. Of course, I forget about that every weekend when I have fun with my friends and family and enjoy. Today I mean it though (another popular [...]
