It’s a week for friendship

At church we are doing a “friendship week”. Everyone who is interested is given a secret family similar to theirs (in other words, some little old widow isn’t going to get stuck with us and our six kids) that they are to do nice things for all week (“nice things”… 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 21, 2009

If you’re afraid of messes, please avert your eyes

Whew! I survived the Christmas gauntlet! Yes, the actual holiday hasn’t happened yet, but all the crazy stuff is over; the only thing that’s left is run-of-the-mill present wrapping and grocery shopping. Because I’m an absolute idiot I decided to make the presents for my mother-in-law, sister and sister-in-law. 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

December 9, 2009

The ultimate gift

It was Mister’s birthday last week. The poor guy is just dying because he is in his forties. I know! It’s super old (just kidding. I’m only a year and a half from the big four-oh myself). I wanted to make his birthday really special so I gave him the best… Read More

October 21, 2009

Chores = sad

This may or may not be my housework creed: By Hildie | Filed under Good Things, I'm Not So Great 6 Comments Share

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

August 19, 2009

Were you trying to be polite?

Thank you everyone at Michelle’s baby shower for not telling me that my shirt was inside out the entire time! By Hildie | Filed under I'm Not So Great 12 Comments Share