Archives - November 2009

the beauty of family time

the beauty of family time
Last night J, Colt and I were sitting upstairs watching a college football game and it occrred to me that KeenanKeenan aka: Kman
Age: 14
"Special" Qualities: Door slamming, stomping and eye rolling (can do it all in one impressive motion).
Best Qualities: The softest kindest heart, hysterical and quite charming when he tries. was downstairs and it would be really nice if he joined the rest of the family for a bit. ... more please

posted: 11/11/2009

gratitude

gratitude
I woke up this morning with the intention of writing a post of gratitude. A giant thank you to the men and women who serve this country and allow me the freedom of hugging my children daily, being angry at... more please

posted: 11/11/2009

the newsletter is now out

the newsletter is now out
The much anticipated first ever monthly Ooph Newsletter went out today.  If you didn't sign up, why the heck not? It isn't too late.  Just mosey on over to the left side of the page and enter your email address.... more please

posted: 11/09/2009

if you give a kid a root canal

if you give a kid a root canal
Please read with the same sing songy tone you use while reading If You Give A Mouse A Cookie. A hallucinogenic drug or perhaps a good fever wouldn't hurt either. If you pick your kid up from school and his tooth... more please

posted: 11/09/2009

quippy

Raising teenagers is like trying to nail Jell-O to a tree. Author Unknown... more please

posted: 11/09/2009

martinis and periods

martinis and periods
Yesterday I was in the pediatrician’s office.  AGAIN.  Though NoahNoah aka: Mac Daddy
Age: 12
"Special" Qualities: Holds a grudge for longer than you can remember the offense. Talks nonstop
Best Qualities: Wakes up with a smile every day and walks to the beat of his own drum.’s H1N1 fever finally broke on Wednesday, he had suddenly developed a rash from head to toe which caused all my panic buttons to start ringing and my wheel... more please

posted: 11/06/2009

laughter is the best medicine

It has been one hell of a week here at the Mullens.  Cough, oink, whine, vodka.  Cough, oink, whine, vodka.  It is my motto that when times are tough, there is but one thing to do after you pour a... more please

posted: 11/06/2009

shrimp tomato pasta

shrimp tomato pasta
This recipe is one of our family favorites.  I made it for JJJ aka: Depends on my mood.
What I love:He looks good in a cowboy hat or a business suit and wears them both daily. But not together, that would be creepy.
Hobbies: Building furniture, remodeling homes, playing sports with our kids, laughing with me. Seriously.'s birthday this week per his request.  Peeling and seeding the tomatoes is a little fussy, but so much better than canned. I find it's best done with... more please

posted: 11/05/2009