Allow me to introduce the Stink-Finder

The Stink-Finder can be found on various pet websites. It’s nothing more than a fancy black light. Those who are familiar with the C.S.I. oeuvre know that it enables a person to see traces of blood. It also enables a person to see traces of urine so it’s perfect for… Read More

January 19, 2010

Lunch duty

I went and had lunch on Friday with Finn (our school is happy to have parents come and eat with their children. Ugh. That means I actually have to do it sometimes or my children feel left out and neglected). I’d been shopping at Costco so I brought him… Read More

January 17, 2010

Oh, not this again!

I gave up caffeine last week. Mountain Dew and I were getting a little too carried away in our torrid affair. We just need some time apart. You know how it is. Here’s the funny thing, though; it’s totally not a big deal, this giving up caffeine. Do you want… Read More

January 5, 2010

2010: “The Word”

What is it this whole “theme for 2010” that is going around the blogosphere? Last year a few people were doing it: coming up with a theme word for their lives in 2009. Stuff like “excellence” or “positivity”. This year it seems like everybody is jumping on the bandwagon. I… Read More

December 17, 2009

The hills are alive

At different points in motherhood it’s necessary to admit that the idea of what your family would be like–the one you’ve had stored up in your head since you were ten years old–will not be happening. One particular fantasy of mine came crashing down on Sunday. Our family was asked… Read More

December 15, 2009

Help! My family doesn’t like spaghetti!

I’m seriously in need of some culinary help. I need some quick and easy dinner recipes. Actually they don’t even have to be easy. All I’m asking for is quick. I’ve been baking and decorating up a storm, not to mention spending most evenings at Christmas events, and my poor… Read More

December 10, 2009

It’s the most wonderful time of the yeeeear

During this magical time of year I have several thoughts that keep running through my head. Most are not important (natch) but they must be shared. Consider it my Christmas gift to you. “Jingle Bell Rock” makes me want to slit my throat. “Jingle Bells” is almost as annoying; fortunately… Read More

October 26, 2009

Just let me make it through this week without killing anyone

This week is red ribbon/spirit week. It’s the week when the kids at elementary and middle school wear themed clothes every day. In case you didn’t know, wearing a sports team jersey, dressing like a nerd and having a wacky hairdo are all ways to keep your kids off of… Read More

October 20, 2009

Oh, they wobble all right

I asked for this one year for Christmas. I mean, who could resist that monorail? Or those teacups? But I didn’t get the whole set. I only got the Mickey Mouse Weebles themselves. Maybe it was out of spite or maybe just curiosity, but I shortly found out what happens… Read More

October 19, 2009

Pass the earmuffs

One of the constants in my marriage; one of the things that never wavers no matter how many times we move or how many babies are born is this: Mister is always hot and I am always cold. It has been thus as long as we have known each other.… Read More

September 21, 2009

Computers can just bite me!

It started out so simply: I gave India an itunes gift card for her birthday. She has a snazzy blue ipod that she bought all by herself with her babysitting money. So what a great gift, right? I’m tired of having her music on my computer (Happy Feet soundtrack anyone?)… Read More