I've mentioned our '97 Suburban many times. My love for that SUV is a special kind of love. As a chronic "hauler" of both stuff and children, it meets my needs like no other vehicle ever has. But I don't know that I've mentioned much about our other vehicle. And how it's also a '97. Yep, we have a pre-millenial Toyota Camry as well. As I … [Read more...]
What the Grandmas are Talking About
This is what the Grandmas are talking about. Y'know, the well-meaning Grandmas who (when I complain of my messy home) assure me that I'll miss the mess someday? I know their hearts are right and they're speaking out of wisdom gained from experience, but I do doubt that they truly understand what "messy" means to me. I absolutely will … [Read more...]
A Day in the Life of a Slob Blogger
Simply Rebekah is hosting her annual "Day in the Life of . . . " link-up for 2012 today. I saw it last year, and it looked so fun! When she mentioned it in January, I asked her to remind me. Because remembering really isn't my thing. So here it is (my life last Thursday): (Warning: Seriously scary haven't-looked-in-a-mirror-yet-is … [Read more...]
Happy New Year!
We're staying at home tonight. I'm just not willing to wear the kids out when school starts on Monday! I'm planning to make black bean soup and have nachos for the kids. Fun food plus a night spent playing all the board games the kids got for Christmas sounds waaayyyy more fun to this mama than a night on the town! Last year at this time, we … [Read more...]
The Bell Tolled
I'm not generally a confrontational person. I speak truth when beneficial, but I don't go looking for trouble. And I try to be a good neighbor. I instruct the kids to not play outside until after 8 a.m. and not to sing with gusto while standing on top of the Jungle Gym . . . until after 9. Confused about all the defensive statements? Last … [Read more...]
Calculating Someone Else’s Undie Supply
I have mentioned that opening my big mouth and inviting my Sister-in-Law over "anytime . . . seriously" has motivated me to try to get the house back in order this week. That motivation was good and all, but the real fire was lit when Hubby casually mentioned that his mom had casually mentioned that his sister had casually mentioned that she was … [Read more...]
When Clutter Hatches Its Own Evil Plan
Today . . . my clutter fought back. My best friend came down for the day, and I informed her that we were going to purge the clothes in my closet. That's another post coming soon. Likely titled, "How Best Friends Can Be Helpful and Scary at the Same Time." Since yesterday was Laundry Day and the clothes were actually all put away, we … [Read more...]
And Then the Doorbell Rang . . .
I'm in a MUCH better mood today. Not that I've cleaned my house. Yes, I know I need to. Yes, I want it to BE clean. But the busy-ness hasn't stopped, and my excuses work just as well when I'm smiling as when I'm frowning. I did run the dishwasher that I filled completely but forgot to start last night when we got home at 10:30 from … [Read more...]
Things I Never Knew I Needed
In the months before I began this blog, as I was reaching a breaking point, I stopped going to garage sales. I didn't know what to do with the stuff that was in my house, and I knew that every time I went "garage saling" I came home with more stuff. I remember when I tried to do the Flylady thing, I was most horrified when she said that … [Read more...]
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