Archives - March 2010

change has come

There are some oophtastic changes going on around here and I, for one, am excited. If the thought that just popped into your mind was, who cares, this would probably be a good time to exit. The best part of... more please

posted: 03/17/2010

beauty in my backyard

beauty in my backyard
I awoke last week, rounded the corner to face ANOTHER rainy day here in southern California and came face to face with this. Is there anything more beautiful than a rainbow? They always make me think of new beginnings. Speaking of... more please

posted: 03/16/2010

my eight year old convict - the conclusion

I checked the boys out of camp and loaded them into the car. As I pulled out of the parking lot, I made a left instead of the usual right.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. asked, “Where are we going?” “We have to go to the... more please

posted: 03/15/2010

my eight year old convict: part deux

In case you missed it. Read this first. Part One. The voice answered, “Encinitas Police Department. Non emergency line.”“Um. Hi,” I stuttered. “I know this is going to sound really stupid and I am so sorry to waste your... more please

posted: 03/12/2010

my eight year old convict

During the summer of 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.’s eighth year of life I sent him to summer camp. The second week of camp as we were eating dinner, he casually said, “Mom I need twenty dollars for tomorrow.”Confused and wondering why the camp... more please

posted: 03/11/2010

name that dog

name that dog
Isn't she cute? It's a good thing. There is something so special about waking up to a pile of puke in the middle of the living room that Daisy has left for me. Last week her puke contained a plastic bad,... more please

posted: 03/10/2010

that didn't come out right

that didn\'t come out right
I am doing a segment this morning with some other mom bloggers on Fox News. So here is an oldie but goodie. On Saturday I was trying to convince 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. to get outside and practice lacrosse.  He had tryouts... more please

posted: 03/09/2010

living life on the edge

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.: You need to lighten up.Me: If by lighten up you mean pounds, that’s insulting. Keenan: (eye roll) You know I mean that you need to lighten up more. Live a little and quit being so overprotective. Me: I am... more please

posted: 03/08/2010