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sunday dinner, pulp fiction style or i have lost my mind

We had all just sat down last night for the obligatory Sunday family dinner. By obligatory I mean I demand it and the kids whine because they would rather be with their friends. Every. Single. Sunday. The following conversation takes... more please

who would you rather?

Last week was fun. I think Bender won out, but I am pretty sure some of you answered Bender knowing damn well that in high school you were dating the jock. This week we tackle the music industry. Two men who... more please

hot for teacher, chapter two

If you haven't read Chapter One, you should before you read Chapter Two. Makes sense. Right? The person lying next to Sara twitched and rolled over almost causing her to gasp out loud. Oh God, Sara thought as she... more please

blind date

I have been on ONE blind date. That was enough. About a year after my divorce one of the moms at 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 preschool approached me in her tennis skirt, pony tail bobbing and exclaimed with glee, "I have the PERFECT... more please

who would you rather?

This one will tell me a lot about all of you. I LOVED, LOVED, LOVED The Breakfast Club as a teenager and now as an adult. LOVE. I just watched it with my teenage sons and was reminded of how... more please

martinis and periods

Yesterday I was in the pediatrician’s office.  AGAIN.  Though 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.
’s fever finally broke on Wednesday, he suddenly developed a rash from head to toe which caused all my panic buttons to start ringing and my wheel... more please

what's your dream?

Last night I had a dream that I have had often over the last couple of years. JJJ aka: Depends on my mood.
What I love:He looks good in a cowboy hat or a business suit and wears them both daily. But not together, that would be creepy.
Hobbies: Building furniture, remodeling homes, playing sports with our kids, laughing with me. Seriously.
and I and one of our children (it's a different one every time) are trying to catch a train. We have missed... more please

you're kidding, right?

For the past week I have been hearing my kids complain that they need new lacrosse equipment. Yesterday, I finally found the time to go get everything. With 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 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.
standing next to me, and several "cool" high school boys... more please
Chicken Soup for the Girlfriend's Soul

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Chicken Soup for the Girlfriend's Soul

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