Monthly Archives: January 2008

Supernatural Clumsiness

I obsessively check the stats on both of my blogs. The stats I have set up over at Tales From The Burning Prairie let me see what visitors “Google” that directs them to my site. I love that feature, and … Continue reading

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I just said what!?

It is a forgone conclusion that, as a parent, you are going to be saying certain things you otherwise would not. “Not in my house you don’t. Because I said so. Don’t put that in your nose.” And the like. … Continue reading

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Outnumbered

First, lest you begin to think otherwise, my husband is a wonderful father. Second, the kids adore their time with Daddy. Third, I love my children but I have no illusions about them, they can try the hardiest of souls. … Continue reading

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Sick

My oldest baby, Monkey, is sick today, poor kid. He got up at 6 o’clock this morning, which is very odd for him. But even stranger is the fact that I got up 5:30. I try to eke in as … Continue reading

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Don’t let me scare you, at least not too much

Night School is a haven of working adults and parents, a time to spend with other adults, learning exciting, new things. Last night was our first test and some of us finished very early, including me. We gathered upstairs outside … Continue reading

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Why I won’t get new carpet right now.

Caution: The following post is about potty-training and the word “poop” will be mentioned. You have been warned. I am in the belly of the beast, my friends. My 2-year old has entered the terrible phase that resides between a … Continue reading

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This is Me

As some of you may know, I am incredibly busy. Just how busy? Let’s see: Monkey is 5 and started school this year, Pumpkin is 2 and the less said about that the better, I’m taking 11 hours in school … Continue reading

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Bad Mama

Everybody congratulate me, I have been declared a Bad Mama by my 5-year old, Monkey! Last night he said to me, “You are a Bad Mama and I’m never gonna love you again. And I’m never gonna like you again. … Continue reading

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Night Flying Solo

Ok, I realize that I am the all-time champion Queen of the Dorks. It’s not like they had a contest, but if they had, I would’ve won it. And as their Queen I am frequently called upon to set the … Continue reading

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Night School-The Aftermath

Just a quick update to my earlier post. As some of you may know, I am gracefulness-challenged. Well, now my entire class knows, too. With my hip and back issues, I find sitting in school desks for extended periods to … Continue reading

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