by Mir | Feb 9, 2005 | What do I do all day?
My alarm went off at 5:45, and believe it or not, that was one of the highlights of my day. At that point, I still believed myself a capable human. It was a good–if brief–belief. This morning I was a paragon of organization. I ordered Chickadee to TAKE HER...
by Mir | Feb 9, 2005 | Offspring: ecstasy and agony
Him: *pad pad pad* Hi Mama… I heard your alarm… but I think you need a snuggle. Me: Hmmm? Oh, okay, baby. Him: *climbing under the covers and folding himself into the space between my knees and my chest* I had a bad dream but I did what you said! Me:...
by Mir | Feb 8, 2005 | Friends
I am exhausted. I am physically exhausted, because I’m not sleeping enough. Funny how a job can cut into your nap time, and how having become accustomed to staying up til the wee hours makes it hard to get to bed early even when you have to get up at...
by Mir | Feb 8, 2005 | Job? Huh?
I will never understand how/why it is that people could take everything I say so seriously. I mean, yes, I’m so very serious here on my blog, I can see where the occasional less-than-earnest statement might just slip right by someone. Hi, my name is Mir, and...
by Mir | Feb 8, 2005 | Offspring: ecstasy and agony
You, too, can enjoy 10 easy steps to dryness! Because I said so! 1) Sing the joys of the potty to your toddler. Celebrate every time older sister uses the facilities. 2) Throw a party every time said toddler deigns to park his tush on the seat. 3) Buy toddler a...
