And just when you think you've gotten out, they suck you right back in again. So here I am, for another short list of Thankfuls. Bet this one'll surprise you. I am thankful my blog (raised on the radio) got hacked. What you say? Are you crazy? Maybe. But the next 3 thankfuls will tell … Continue reading Ten Things of Thankful – The Remembering What’s Important Edition
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It’s Gigantic!
This week, it is my honor to co-host my favorite blog-hop! (Besides mine, shameless plug) When the call went out for new sentences for Finish the Sentence Friday I thought about how much I enjoy the topics that can be turned to the funny side of things. So I offered "Once I saw the biggest..." … Continue reading It’s Gigantic!
Ten Things of Thankful – Pippi Longstocking Edition
This is going to be a teeny-weeny short small little short (oops said that) list. I have about 15 minutes left of freedom while Isaiah finishes watching Pippi Longstocking for the one millionth time. So let's get this show on the road, 10 things of Thankful: -Pippi Longstocking. Duh. If it weren't for her … Continue reading Ten Things of Thankful – Pippi Longstocking Edition
If Isaiah Had a Million Dollars
One of my least favorite games that my sister and I play is "What Would We Do if We Won The Lottery?" We always buy lottery tickets as a team, especially when we are miles away from our home. (We are convinced based on the median income in our specific set of suburbs that the … Continue reading If Isaiah Had a Million Dollars
Indoctrination Into Thankful
My good friend Lizzi over at Considerings started something a while back called Ten Things of Thankful. It's an all weekend show where lots of amazing bloggers participate in taking stock, looking at their life and reminding themselves what they have to be thankful for. I have often wanted to participate, but really struggled with … Continue reading Indoctrination Into Thankful
He Said What? 2013 Top 10 Funny Quotes by my Kid
If it wasn't for my son I wouldn't have a blog. Really. Don't get me wrong, I love to write, I've been working on a novel for 4 years now! I really love to write. But Isaiah is an amazing kid. Through all of his adversity; sensory processing disorder, life threatening food allergies, life … Continue reading He Said What? 2013 Top 10 Funny Quotes by my Kid
I Didn’t Even Know My Kid Knew the Word Crack
Now we don't like to be judgy judgers do we? Great. But if you do, you might want to head on over to some other blog right about now. If you've read my posts you know that my son has Sensory Processing Disorder, butt wiping is one of the last bastions. So I am basically … Continue reading I Didn’t Even Know My Kid Knew the Word Crack
Snickers Melt in Your Mouth and Then Kill You
Imagine this scene: Little kid sweet voice, expectant, happy: Trick or treat! Evil mother of kid: Sorry you can't have that buddy, or that, or... well, maybe at the next house! This is the life of a child with life threatening food allergies at Halloween. Once our parents worried about razor blades in … Continue reading Snickers Melt in Your Mouth and Then Kill You
Why Hulu is Not Safe For Kids and Doesn’t Care
On July 14th I wrote this letter: Dear Hulu, Thank you so much for showing half-naked woman and violence toward women to my 7-year-old. Imagine my surprise today - I decided to reactivate my Hulu Plus subscription so my son could watch The Cosby Show - as he sat there waiting patiently for his show … Continue reading Why Hulu is Not Safe For Kids and Doesn’t Care
Who Are You Calling Special?
So I'm sitting in my bed feeling fairly crabby, and really not interested in writing - although I had every intention of doing so. I am reading people's work, I am considering watching some back episodes on my iPad. Then my son starts hacking. If you know me, then you know my son sleeps with … Continue reading Who Are You Calling Special?