Monthly Archives: April 2008

I Don’t What To Think About This

Posted on April 29, 2008 by admin

Still “down in my back” as they say around here, so Nana came over to watch Pumpkin while I walked up to get Monkey at school. On our way home we saw, and heard, something rather disturbing: a boy of … Continue reading →

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Time-outs for everyone!

Posted on April 26, 2008 by admin

Only I’m not calling them time-outs. It is now Relax Time at the House. Everyone who has spent a whole day, from start to finish, with a child will know exactly what I’m talking about. You know that special time … Continue reading →

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My Humiliation Is Complete

Posted on April 25, 2008 by admin

I threw my back out today. Actually, as much as it hurts right now I wish I could throw it out in the dumpster sitting in my driveway. But, alas, one cannot live without a spine, lest one become a … Continue reading →

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Happy Earth Day-Where’s My Electric Car?

Posted on April 22, 2008 by admin

Some things the House does right: 1)We bought an existing house, 2)We walk Monkey to school in all but the very worst weather, 3)I quit taking the daily paper, 4)Reusable grocery bags! 5) Buy local food when available, 6) Don’t … Continue reading →

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The Captain Has Left The Building

Posted on April 21, 2008 by admin

Sesame Street, Zoom, The Electric Company, Mr. Rogers, Captain Kangaroo, and Saturday morning cartoons, these were the children’s programs I grew up watching. And I can’t leave out a local favorite: Uncle Zeb’s Cartoon Camp. There are so many children’s … Continue reading →

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Liberal Mama

Posted on April 18, 2008 by admin

I really want to get my kids these books, mainly because they need to learn more about my politics than what they hear me grumble about everyday. As a mom, I find it absolutely essential to be politically active. We … Continue reading →

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Outrage

Posted on April 14, 2008 by admin

This post reflects my opinion on recent events concerning the polygamist cult raid in Texas. The thoughts and opinions herein expressed are my own and in no way reflect those of the idiots who want to frame these events as … Continue reading →

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The House Eats Out-Pepper’s Grill at Utica Square

Posted on April 11, 2008 by admin

Pepper’s Grill-1950 Utica Sq Tulsa, OK 74114 (918) 749-2163‎ Yesterday, while Monkey was in school (shame on us!), Hubby and I took the Pumpkin out for lunch. We went to Pepper’s Grill at Utica Square. We could’ve been seated right … Continue reading →

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It’s a Worm-pocalypse!

Posted on April 10, 2008 by admin

We have had rain the last several days, boy howdy have we had rain. The tornado sirens went off in the early hours of Tuesday morning and Monkey couldn’t go back to sleep in his bed so he stayed with … Continue reading →

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The House Celebrates!

Posted on April 9, 2008 by admin

Yesterday was Pumpkin’s 3rd birthday! Here she is wearing one birthday present (Mama said “no” to wearing it to bed) and watching another. What do you wanna make a bet she wears the backpack all day today.

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