by Mir | Oct 13, 2005 | Job? Huh?
First things first: Get your own delicious, dusty brains here. Now that that’s out of the way, I thought you’d all like to share in the excitement that is today’s letter from my friendly neighborhood Unemployment Office. Remember all those fun...
by Mir | Oct 13, 2005 | Offspring: ecstasy and agony
Monkey: If you love Mama more than apple dumpling cake, raise your hand! *he raises his hand, while his sister stares out the window* Chickadee: I’m not raising my hand. Monkey: Well I am! I love Mama more than cake! Me: You didn’t even LIKE the cake....
by Mir | Oct 12, 2005 | What do I do all day?
It was dark when we got up today. Daaaark. In the morning. I hate that. Also, it’s still raining. Plus: Hey, I can’t possibly be expected to mow or rake in this sort of weather. Minus: I can’t put out the Halloween decorations without a measure or...
by Mir | Oct 11, 2005 | Growing
Sometimes I find myself being impatient with my children when they are slow to change behavior that has already proven counterproductive. To wit: Monkey does NOT like it if he is the last one upstairs on school mornings. You’d think this would compel him to get...
by Mir | Oct 10, 2005 | Offspring: ecstasy and agony
The following is a compilation of conversations and written communication I either have had today or will have tomorrow. Some are completely accurate. Some may change a bit once I think about it some more, but it really depends on how much sleep I get tonight. First...
