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!
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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
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
Twisted MixTape 35 – And A Thanksgiving Surprise
It's 5pm on Monday night and I just realized I haven't done my mix tape, so I'm gonna crack open a bottle of wine and tell you a story. Someday my son will probably disown me for this. And if you are one of the 5 people who decide to join me this week, you're … Continue reading Twisted MixTape 35 – And A Thanksgiving Surprise
Genesis 1 – In the beginning I was Jewish
This is what I remember. We only ever had a Christmas tree when my brother was living with us. He was half and half. That's what we called it. I don't know at what age you actually understand what having a half-sibling means. To me it meant my brother hated my Mother and that he … Continue reading Genesis 1 – In the beginning I was Jewish
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
It’s a Good Thing We’re Not Real Survivalists
Here's a lesson I learned a while back tonight, about what would happen if the apocalypse came tomorrow. I learned that I would have no one to count on but me and my super-high-powered LED flashlight from Wal-Mart. Yeah my husband talks the talk and walks the . Well what can I … Continue reading It’s a Good Thing We’re Not Real Survivalists
Extreme Parenting: What the Books Never Prepared Us For
Yea! Today is a great day. A bunch of my blogging mama friends and I have decided to regale you with some of the unexpected stories of extreme parenting. We were all chatting about the bizarre, scary, amazing and sometimes just plain crazy things that we have experienced since becoming parents. No one ever wrote … Continue reading Extreme Parenting: What the Books Never Prepared Us For
Dear Babysitter, Special Needs is Not All Sweetness and Light
Dear babysitter who thinks because my son has special needs that means he's sweet and easy. When I told you about my son's issues during our interview, I don't think you were listening to me. You were so perky and shiny and a tad bit condescending. "Oh yes, I worked with special needs kids in … Continue reading Dear Babysitter, Special Needs is Not All Sweetness and Light