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football is for girls

football is for girls
As you all know by now, I LOVE FOOTBALL.  If you aren't clear, you can see more of my addiction here and here.Yesterday I set up my fantasy football league on more please

the tipping point

the tipping point
Last week I had this idea that I was going to do a post about all the reasons I wasn’t ready for school to start.  For example, I can't stand making lunches.  It's right up there with cleaning the men’s... more please

yardwork hardwork

yardwork hardwork
I really want to say something about the fact that giving birth to a three year old breach baby with a wheel barrow, while holding a shovel and dealing with a beyond mindless yellow lab looks way easier than any... more please

disciplinary measures

disciplinary measures
A friend of mine came by for dinner on Sunday night and instead of the pile of sugar she usually brings for the kids (apparently my years of bitching have finally sunk in), she brought a science project.  Three two... more please

morning rising

morning rising
It is a rare thing that I enjoy a sunrise.  I typically greet them with a bitter grimace because one of my kids has awakended me and I am so pissed that I don't have those special kids (aka daughters) ... more please

cab for hire

cab for hire
Last Thursday night 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 spent the evening at my girlfriend’s house.  Unfortunately for her she is going through a divorce, but fortunately for me that means I get to go over to her beautiful home with its sweeping... more please

beanpoles are people too

beanpoles are people too
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.
is the one with the ridiculous green shirt hanging out of his jersey.  You all probably know two things by now, one I am a crazy football fan and two Noah is playing football and I am not... more please

my apologies in advance

my apologies in advance
I turned on Noggin this morning and Gabba Gabba something or other was on.  How does this shit get on television?  How does Jack Black end up in orange tights and an orange afro doing a Noggin show?After much consideration... more please
Chicken Soup for the Girlfriend's Soul

Book by
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Chicken Soup for the Girlfriend's Soul

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