by Mir | Sep 17, 2004 | Offspring: ecstasy and agony
This is Mir. This is Mir wrangling children on a school morning before she’s had some caffeine. Any questions? Me: Put that Polly down and get yourself downstairs to eat right now! Her: But she wants to come too! Me: FINE. But get down here. Him: Vitamin!...
by Mir | Sep 16, 2004 | Job? Huh?
Even a really fulfilling Target run can only carry a girl so far. Is the entire world populated with idiots, or do they just all congregate in Human Resources? I know some perfectly nice, decent human beings who work in HR. But I am beginning to suspect that they...
by Mir | Sep 16, 2004 | Retail Therapy
Last night was rough. As predicted, the “magic call” never came, and once the kids were in bed, it was just me and the apple crisp. And, truth be told? I’m kinda all apple crisped out. This morning I decided I needed a little TLC from someone who...
by Mir | Sep 15, 2004 | Haven't been hit by lightning yet!
I’m supposed to be over at church, right now, watching a video presentation about “Bad Girls of the Bible.” It’s the first session of a new study group, and even women who won’t be able to attend regularly (which I will not, because I am...
by Mir | Sep 15, 2004 | Offspring: ecstasy and agony
So tired. Need more tea. And sleep. But sleep is unavailable, so I’ll make do with tea. Went to bed too late. Fell asleep; woke to a small boy at my bedside. “I’m poopy! Clean my butt!†I am so using that against him when he’s a teen. Cleaned, changed, and...
