by Mir | Jul 13, 2004 | What do I do all day?
Our house is infected, so I’m afraid you can’t come over today. It wouldn’t be safe. You don’t want to catch it, do you?? And here I sit in the middle of it, guilty. I’ve infected my children. I thought I was taking all the proper...
by Mir | Jul 12, 2004 | Health is overrated
I know that I have been concealing my post-hysterectomy hormone issues so well that you are all shocked and amazed to learn that estrogen–or the lack thereof–is a major issue on what is left of my rapidly-failing, hormone-deprived brain. Nonetheless, for...
by Mir | Jul 11, 2004 | Haven't been hit by lightning yet!
After my earlier post, I realized that I was in dire need of some rest and rejuvenation. Okay, if you want the truth; I sat down on the couch and while “helping” Monkey with a jigsaw puzzle (a complicated task, considering he shrieked at me any time I...
by Mir | Jul 11, 2004 | My name is Grumplestiltskin
1) Taking the kids to a playground and then for ice cream because “all we’ll have to do is sit there and watch them” is more strenuous than it sounds, no matter how well-meaning and sympathetic the friend with this idea may be. 2) Quickly-melting ice...
by Mir | Jul 10, 2004 | Offspring: ecstasy and agony
Me *opening the blinds*: Oh, it’s a beautiful day outside! Him *digging in the pantry*: Yes! It’s a beautiful day for Sponge Bob Bubble Berry Poptarts!!