http://swimminginlaundry.wordpress.com Thoughts and Observations While Navigating the Laundry Room of Life Tue, 20 May 2008 23:05:24 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I'm not sure what, if anything, they "fixed", but they sure had a good time. It's fun to watch them mimic their daddy. The Pilot is so sweet with them. He shows them the tools and how they work. He explains the importance of a full ... http://swimminginlaundry.wordpress.com/2008/05/20/gear-heads/ The local gym (yes, we have ONE) is co-located with the local McDonald's (yes, we even have one of those).  That's job security for ya! http://swimminginlaundry.wordpress.com/2008/05/19/not-quite-right/ As you might remember, I was in a car accident two years ago this month. I can't believe it's been two years. I am still in pain, daily; and I am still fighting with the insurance company. Contrary to what the marketers want you to you believe, ... http://swimminginlaundry.wordpress.com/2008/05/14/back-in-the-saddle/ By William R. Mattox Jr.  (a member of USA Today's Board of Contributors) Twenty years ago, I found myself in the kind of situation every first-time parent fears the most.  It was 3 a.m., and I hadn't had a good night's sleep in the eight weeks since Allison's triumphant entry into ... http://swimminginlaundry.wordpress.com/2008/05/11/night-vigil/ What is it? http://swimminginlaundry.wordpress.com/2008/05/09/yardening/ "This is your present. I can't tell you what it is. It isn't soap." Bigweld The boys were kind enough to unwrap my Mother's Day gifts 3 days early. They made soap "with flowers" at preschool. They were very excited about it. I wonder how ... http://swimminginlaundry.wordpress.com/2008/05/08/its-your-present-mom/ Never use marshmellow cream as a substitute for marshmellows.  There is a distinct difference in how the rice crispy treats turn out.  The end result is rather disappointing. I fancy myself a baker, but I have to wonder what kind of a real baker has marshmellow cream AND actually admits ... http://swimminginlaundry.wordpress.com/2008/04/24/attention-all-bakers/ This was the view from my back door this morning: I'm all for a good snow shower in, say, JANUARY. I enjoy one or two snow falls per year; and I only enjoy them until the snow gets dirty, the cocoa runs out, or we lose a glove. ... http://swimminginlaundry.wordpress.com/2008/04/20/april-showers/ I was met with, 'Hi! I'm Belinda!' This perky clipboard carrier smiled from ear to ear, tilted her head to one side and crooned, 'All I need you to do is step into this room right here, strip to the waist, then slip on this gown. Slit in the front. Everything ... http://swimminginlaundry.wordpress.com/2008/04/14/sign-me-up/ If you drove through "down town" yesterday, I was the woman sitting on the side of the road with two little boys who indeed look a lot alike. We make for a great audience when repair men come to town. We especially like when they use heavy equipment. ... http://swimminginlaundry.wordpress.com/2008/04/12/its-been-a-long-5-days/