So… 2016 officially finito, & Betty White is still alive & kicking it, so there’s that… If your 2016 was the dumpster fire that it seemed to be for most people -based on what I’ve seen via social media, anyway- then you’re no doubt glad to have awoken this morning to a fresh start: the […]
All That Glitters Is NOT Gold
Well, I’m here writing, and you’re here reading, so it looks like we both survived yet another holiday season- yay, us! I love putting my all into creating a special holiday experience for my family; I really do. I love decorating the house so that it feels inviting and cozy. Though I dread the actual […]
To The Parent Volunteers: A Sincere Thank You
As a mother of six children, maintaining my weekly schedule can be daunting at times. In addition to the usual meals, homework, and household routine, a good part of my time is also spent shepherding my kids to and from their various activities. As busy as my week can be, however, I’m genuinely thankful that […]
All Keyed Up
Fun Fact: Did you know that locksmiths make $43 per minute? I know that. Now. With this many people in our family, it can be hectic to leave the house, even if it’s not the entire family departing. With a variety of sports practices and kid meetings throughout the week, I’m constantly flitting to and […]
Quit Clowning Around
We’re going to talk about the clowns, because let’s face it, 2016 has already been a bizarre year, & this particular aspect of it thus far takes the “WTF??” cake. In case you haven’t heard, clowns have been spotted in various towns & cities throughout several states now. Now while this might not seem newsworthy, […]
Movie Night Mayhem
Now that fall is here, life has gotten far busier, and it had been awhile since we’d done something “as a family”. How about a Family Movie Night? Have a Family Movie Night, they said. It’ll be FUN!, they said. (“They” lied.) This activity is more daunting than it may appear: with six kids ranging […]
Curses!
As a parent, you tend to side one of two ways on the issue of cursing: they either try to shield their children from that sort of language, or figure, “F* it! It’s a part of real life!” It’s inevitable that at some point, kids will be exposed to “bad words”. But we try & […]
It’s Always Something
School’s back- 5 out of 6 kids are in school all day now. I love the summer, but I began to look forward to having the kids back in school so that I could finally catch up on everything that had been neglected while I was busy catching up on something else. I wish I […]
Crazy Like A Fox (Or A Raccoon?)
I’ve talked often about other people’s crazy, whether it be my own children or strangers in public… because in my mind, they’re the crazy ones. I’ve always been the fun, behind-the-scenes crazy. Tonight, however, I humbly accept my membership badge into a new society: the crazy IN PUBLIC club. Let me first provide you with […]
Thoughts on 9/11…
(ARCHIVE: Originally posted on September 11, 2014- updated for date accuracy) Obviously, I try to keep my blog on the lighter side of things, sharing anecdotes that are amusing and/or light-hearted. Today, though 18 years later, is not one of those times. Because today is September 11. Before you think, “whoa too heavy.” & click […]
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