Archives - April 2010

grocery store etiquette: rated p for profanity

It is just my opinion, but grocery store etiquette is at an all time low. It is truly beyond me why this post even needs to be written. Have we not been doing this for decades? But. Based on my daily... more please

posted: 04/20/2010

why didn't i think of that

why didn\'t i think of that
Yesterday the whole family was lying out in the backyard enjoying a beautiful spring day when the following conversation took place.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.: We should put in a pool. (Yes. Because money grows on trees. And. You are so welcome we put... more please

posted: 04/18/2010

who would you rather

When a group of us get together and are sitting around late in the evening with our cocktails, we play a game. It’s called “would you rather.” The premise is that someone offers up two celebrities... more please

posted: 04/16/2010

for my local posse...help me help a mama out

for my local posse...help me help a mama out
The first annual KidsFest will take place here in San Diego, Saturday and Sunday, May 1 - 2, 2010. Robin and Tina over at KidsFest have graciously offered a booth to several of us San Diego bloggers. We collectively decided... more please

posted: 04/15/2010

would you know what to do?

would you know what to do?
Five years ago, just before Christmas, 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., 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. and I attended Noah’s soccer Christmas party. We said our goodbyes and headed through the dark parking lot towards our car. As we strapped in the boys were bickering about the gift... more please

posted: 04/15/2010

spring has sprung

spring has sprung
Nothing says it's time to shove my white ass into a bathing suit like the beautiful colors of Spring.  What does Spring say to you?  ... more please

posted: 04/14/2010

an over use of I's and an under use of school

an over use of I\'s and an under use of school
The first night we were in Mammoth it DUMPED snow. Ten inches where we were staying and two feet on the mountain. It was incredible. Until. We awoke to the snow plow. He started at just before five o’clock and... more please

posted: 04/13/2010

oatmeal peanut butter cookies

oatmeal peanut butter cookies
1 cup unsalted butter1 cup packed brown sugar3/4 cup white sugar2 eggs1 cup peanut butter1-1/2 cups all pupose flour1 teaspoon salt2 teaspoons baking soda1 cup quick cooking oatsPreheat oven to 350 degrees. Beat together butter, sugars and peanut butter until smooth.... more please

posted: 04/09/2010