Archives - August 2010

making sense of the senseless

I have been trying to write this post for well over a week.  I am sure you have noticed that I haven’t posted much of anything along the lines of real writing in quite some time.  Today I realized that... more please

posted: 08/31/2010

teenagers and driving or i can't breathe

This past weekend 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. came into my room and asked if he could go to the gym with a friend of his for a quick workout. “Sure,” I responded. “What time do I need to drop you off?”And then? He... more please

posted: 08/30/2010

the almost ending of the story that ends in shit

First? My apologies. I am so sorry this damn story won't end. Really? I am. It just isn't good enough to be four parts. But? I can't seem to write well enough to shorten it. Again. My apologies. If you missed... more please

posted: 08/29/2010

who would you rather

Wow. It's been a while since I have posted a who would you rather. And, thanks to my good friend Erin, this one is shaken, not stirred. Who would you rather of these 007 hotties? Sean Connery. Roger Moore. Pierce Brosnan. Or? Daniel Craig. Which sexy 007... more please

posted: 08/27/2010

men will be boys

On Monday, I shared a “boy gene” conversation with you. Today? Another one. Only this one is about my husband. And? It is proof that no matter how old they get, they never grow out of being boys. Yesterday, while... more please

posted: 08/25/2010

teens...they can't help it

I was reading the news the other day and, to my surprise, I learned that when my 17-year-old son acts like an imbecile it's not his fault. It's biology.This was actually kind of a relief to me, but... more please

posted: 08/24/2010

it's a boy thing...right?

Yesterday 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 I were driving home from the grocery when I heard, “bang bang.”I turned around to see him holding his two hands in the standard “boys are born with it” gun position.“Look mama,” he said, “I have two... more please

posted: 08/23/2010

back to school contract or zip it

Want your teens to become perfect little angels who never argue and do everything you tell them to do? Yes? Then don’t have children.But. The contract below will get you closer to that lack of reality.With just two weeks left... more please

posted: 08/19/2010