I know which of my children this is!!! It took me a couple of seconds to figure it out. Here is the clue: Only one of my boys wears a hat! Unless, of course, both of them wear a hat. I am 99.9% sure that this is Bigweld.
So Glad It’s You And Not Me August 21, 2008
Recently, a friend had twins.
This seems like such an innocent sentence; but once you know what having twins is really about, nothing is innocent. She brought her now 3 week old babes over yesterday. I was immediately thankful that mine are 4 YEARS old.
I thought I knew what being a mom was all about after the birth of my daughter, but I was very wrong. I was still showering daily, brushing my teeth twice a day, and wearing fresh and stylish clothing. These become luxuries after the boys were born.
Good Luck, dear friend.
Why My Mother Thinks I Might Be Insane… August 20, 2008
…and she might be right.
1.) Last week, my computer mouse just quit working. I took it apart, cleaned it, and yelled at it. It would not work. I was so irritated. The Pilot was, of course, gone so I couldn’t even make a late night run to buy another. Then the mouse did something strange. It vibrated in my hand, and that’s when I realized I was trying to use my cell phone as a computer mouse.
2.) I let the boys play with a rope (a hammer, some nails, and lots of tape).
3.) I’ve been known to put the kids into the bath tub to feed them dinner just because I can’t bare to mop the kitchen floor one more time. I haven’t convinced The Pilot to install a garbage disposal in the tub…yet.
Anatomy: 101 August 7, 2008
Yesterday, we took the kids, their bikes, their helmets, and only one bottle of water down to the middle school. We were looking for some fun in the shade. And, we almost found it.
Of course, I reminded the kids to use our clean toilet before we left home with an aire of “do as I say, not as I do(n’t)”. So, again with my bladder. I was quickly in need of relief. Herbie pointed out the bushes. I commented that it wasn’t that easy for a girl, and that led the family into a discussion about girl parts versus boy parts. Violet brought clarity and rapid end to the discussion with “You’re a stick shift, and I’m an automatic”.
Class Dismissed.
Got Dirt? August 2, 2008
This picture was taken in The City, last summer (2007). I think it’s Bigweld but have no concrete evidence to support that thought.
Hiatus? August 1, 2008
Apparently, I needed a bit of a blogging break. It wasn’t intentional, it just happened…come to think of it, that’s how most of our disasters/adventures occur. Anyway, all is well in our laundry room… or at least as “well” as a full laundry room can be! Have you noticed that a lot of little boy clothes are white this year?
Two days ago, I went to a Chris Isaak concert. I really tried to plan ahead. I limited my liquid intake for hours before we left, and I allowed myself one root beer while at the concert. I am convinced that my bladder is out to get me. I hate port-o-potties. Actually, I hate all public toilets. I really hate co-ed public toilets. The line was short. The aroma was mild. I was off to a good start. And, then, I had to make a decision. Use the last two squares of toilet paper on the seat or save it for my personal use or stand in line again. Standing in line again did not occur to me until after I had rolled up my too long pants so as to avoid cleaning the wet off of the floor. I was left standing there, trying to decide if my balance was good enough to squat over the seat without touching the dribble. When I finally emerged, I got too much soap and had to rinse forever in the low-flow, foot pumped sink. Next time, I think I’ll invest in a catheter or just stay home.
As I sit here, I’m listening to Sara Evans. She is playing at a venue close enough to my house that I can hear the music and use my own clean toilet!
Did you miss me? Aren’t you glad I’m back?!!!
