by Mir | Feb 17, 2005 | Offspring: ecstasy and agony
(Or, My Words Often Come Back to Haunt Me.) (Or–better still–The Reason I Put All My Spare Change Into the Therapy Fund.) “Look! I wasn’t raised by wolves today; see how I turned the light off when I was done?” “I know, I know,...
by Mir | Feb 16, 2005 | Job? Huh?
A lot of you have been asking for more information about this job thing. Even those of you who recognize the need for some discretion have begged me to “just tell us your position” or “give us some hints at least.” And then there’s the...
by Mir | Feb 16, 2005 | Offspring: ecstasy and agony
Chickadee: Mama, how many days until vacation? Me: Well, let’s see. You go to school the rest of this week, and then next week. Then you’re off for a week. Chickadee: How many days is that? Me: Hmmm… 9 days until no more school. Chickadee: And then...
by Mir | Feb 15, 2005 | Offspring: ecstasy and agony
It is very difficult to continue dancing with your daughter and belting out a heartfelt “I love everybody / Especially you!” while your son keeps bending over and backing into you while giggle-demanding “Smell my butt!” Can you feel the...
by Mir | Feb 15, 2005 | Health is overrated
So, uh, sorry about that entry last night. I’m having a wee little problem that sometimes occurs when your hormones are outta whack. No, I’m not talking about the PMS-ish mood swings (many thanks and big smooches to those who were unfortunate enough to...
