So I did a really bad thing. I taught my son something I can't seem to undo. I taught him China doesn't care about us. The thing is, and sorry if I am about to offend anyone, I really believe big corporate China doesn't give a rats arse about us and I'm pretty sure I … Continue reading Sorry China, It’s Not You, It’s Me. No, It’s You.
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Birthday Week Re-Cap
Ok, well it hasn't been a whole week since my birthday. And although we do get birthday weeks here on this side of the interweb, (My house, the other side is your house) my week has been cut short for a variety of reasons: Husband went out-of-town to drive his mother home from Florida. She … Continue reading Birthday Week Re-Cap
I Know Why I Started, Now How Do I Stop?
I had dreams you know. Dreams of having a baby that would sleep in a crib; happily cooing at its mobile, living in the beautifully serene room I had decorated. A baby who might sleep through the night after 8 weeks (lies). We have a first floor master, a good friend whose twins were 9 … Continue reading I Know Why I Started, Now How Do I Stop?
Man Smart, Woman Smarter
"Let us put men and women together, and see which one is smarter. Some say men, but I say No! Women got the men like a puppet show." ~ Harry Belafonte Here is something I have learned since becoming a wife and a mom. I, as the woman, am the keeper of all knowledge. I … Continue reading Man Smart, Woman Smarter
Mojo vs. The Evil Dragon Lady
This freakin' weather! Not everyone has the pleasure of living in the midwest. I am aware of that. And I am acutely aware of the fact that many people live places were the sun shines at least, oh I don't know; once every 4 days? Wow, that would be heaven. That would be like a … Continue reading Mojo vs. The Evil Dragon Lady
This is the Story of Billy Joe and Bobby Sue
My sister and I don't use the word "Aunt" in our family, we prefer "Queenie." When our kids were born, (well my kid, 'cause my sister was "waiting"), we were trying to decide what our son should call her. "Aunt" just seemed so meaningless to us - it seemed every friend wound up being … Continue reading This is the Story of Billy Joe and Bobby Sue
Professor Isaiah and the Dynamite
Have I told you that my son is a pyromaniac? Oh, no? My son is a pyromaniac. Actually, lately, I realize I might be wrong. Apparently part of the definition of pyromania "is repeated association with fire but without a real motive". Well my son has motive, his motive is to set a fire. He … Continue reading Professor Isaiah and the Dynamite
Poppy Doesn’t Drink Juice, and Other Famous Euphemisms
Once upon a time there was this kid. His name was Isaiah. Everybody thought he was really funny; everyone thought he should be in comedy or on stage. Isaiah did not want that. Isaiah does not want anything other people want him to want. Isaiah's mommy has learned that the hard way, so she does … Continue reading Poppy Doesn’t Drink Juice, and Other Famous Euphemisms
What?! Me Messy? You must be confusing me with someone else.
Here is the link to the actual show which aired March 21, 2013. Click this 🙂 What? Me messy. OK, maybe a little, but don't tell me, I don't want to know. I actually am a fascinating combination of OCD and sloth. I know, I know, sounds impossible, but trust me. This week I am being interviewed … Continue reading What?! Me Messy? You must be confusing me with someone else.
Yes, I had to put my fish down….
I'm not much on writing prompts. I basically write whatever's stuck in my head because writing is the only way to get it out. However, yesterday I got an email in response to a comment I made on someone's blog, this was the email: Comment: OK, Jen, I am intrigued. You just left a comment … Continue reading Yes, I had to put my fish down….
Jen Kehl 