Archives - January 2010

ooph in the New York Times

About two weeks ago my blogger pal Shannon over at Show Me The Mom sent me an email saying she had referred me to a writer at the New York Times. They were looking for mothers of teens and... more please

posted: 01/30/2010

always sometimes

Yesterday I was driving ColtonColton aka: Moose, Duece, Colt, CJ
Age: 3
Favorite Word: Fart
Hobbies:  Playing in the dirt, setting off fire alarms at preschool and bossing people around.
Best Qualities:  The sweetest disposition this side of the Mississippi. and his friend to school. The two of them were in the backseat discussing Colton’s new Thomas the Train rain boots. “Oh they are so cool,” his friend said. “Thanks,” Colton replied. “They’re just like... more please

posted: 01/29/2010

week six winner

week six winner
  Inside the card: Although the neighbours were friendly, Tarzan just didn't fit into Jane's world. Outside the card: We will miss you.... more please

posted: 01/25/2010

no means no...unless

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. lost his xbox privileges this weekend because he failed to turn in several Spanish assignments last week. He did them all.  I know because I took the time to check them. Then he got to class and made the... more please

posted: 01/20/2010

actual weather

actual weather
In the process of remodeling our house I came across a photo of rain chains. Instead of the traditional downspouts coming off of your gutters, you use these beautiful chains and the water runs down them.  I couldn't WAIT to... more please

posted: 01/19/2010

file under p.a.t.

It's another fabulously passive aggressive text from my mom. The humor in these texts is endless. As long as she doesn't stumble upon my website of course.  So DON'T tell her. I was feeling guilty on Friday because I haven't heard... more please

posted: 01/18/2010


Week Six. In case you missed it.  Every week on Ooph I am going to post a "bad taste" photo. You, my VERY witty and clever readers, will come up with captions for the photo as if they were being... more please

posted: 01/14/2010

daisy girl

daisy girl
The most under appreciated member of our family is this sweet dog. Look at her face.  That line up the middle of her nose just makes me want to squeeze her up. I have intentionally left out her body in... more please

posted: 01/13/2010