Who knew that birthday gift aftermath is just like Christmas gift aftermath. Our living room is a sea of ridiculously bright wrapping paper, twisty ties and various sizes of plastic and cardboard. Just seeing it this morning made me want to turn around and go back upstairs to hide under the covers. Both kids need [...]
In Which Midland, Texas Keeps Me up Late.
February 1, 2008 By Leave a Comment
Restoration
September 17, 2007 By 2 Comments
Nothing restores my sense of inner peace/tranquility/countless moments of zen better than a weekend spent with the girls. This past weekend I did just that. Restored? Yes. Tired? A wee bit. A whole day walking around my great city traveling by foot or tunnel makes for a tired Mummy but a happy contented one. Countless [...]
The Nine- An Update
August 11, 2007 By 1 Comment
mm’shpphh Schleepy
July 13, 2007 By 1 Comment
Scene- Our house, birds just chirping early. I come downstairs for the nectar of the lost sleepers. H:”If someone is tired today, I don’t want to hear about it.” Me: Yes, Daaaad. (What I was thinking) What I really said: “I knooowww.” Girls Night in our ‘hood last night. We welcomed the new neighbor and [...]
No Rachel Ray’s Allowed
June 8, 2007 By Leave a Comment
The air is thick with humidity today. As I stepped out on the front steps this morning, somehow the concrete managed to feel damp and spongy. Thankfully my mind is clear. My outlook better today. I have possible sticks or long branches or whatever in the fires. Thursday night. Girls Night on my block. I [...]
GNO-Old School Style
March 28, 2007 By 1 Comment
Last weekend H had his annual fantasy baseball draft. It’s part of the reason I chose that weekend to head to my parents, beyond the extreme curiosity about their new place. I don’t like being home when he shuffles in partly hungover and whining about all the crap food he ate all weekend. That and [...]
Long Live GNO!
March 16, 2007 By Leave a Comment
Yippiee!!! It is with great pleasure that I wish to announce that I got out of the house last night!!! At long last. I’m sure some of you out there know what I mean. I get out of the house usually everyday be it the gym, errands, or a playdate, but Girls Night Out is [...]
