In an effort to lighten things up around here, I’m starting a new category of posts….”Backseat Conversations.” What are backseat conversations? I love to evesdrop on my kids, they say the most interesting things that sometimes have me laughing for days. Often as not, these conversations take place in the backseat of the van when … [Read more…]
It started out innocently enough. “You’ll never guess what I saw in the produce department,” Middle child casually mentioned as we unloaded groceries. “They had a bunch of exotic fruit…dragon fruit, starfruit, and something called a Buddha hand.” We went on to discuss the odd assortment of fruit as we put away our (tame by … [Read more…]
Laundry…oh, laundry. Laundry and I have had a love-hate relationship since I was sixteen: Laundry loves to accumulate at a rapid rate in my closet, and I hate to do it. I’ve long told my kids that if ever we hit the jackpot and become suddenly wealthy, the one thing that I will change … [Read more…]
One of the things I love most about being a parent is that it really challenges your idea of what is “normal”. There are times when the things that come out of my mouth just really cause me to sit back, shake my head, and marvel. All three of the kids have had their moments, … [Read more…]
This…. Is how you know your Youngest and Middle Child both have had enough time doing nothing and are now ready to start the school year. Can you see her? The girl holding a bouquet of red roses and walking her Teacup Poodle? Yep, we have finally achieved enough solid Boredom Time that school is … [Read more…]
Over at High Calling Blogs they’re celebrating Marcus Goodyear’s new book of poetry, Barbies at Communion: and other poemswith a bit of a Barbie-fest. My first thought was that I couldn’t possibly join this party, not me. Not with my tragic, Barbie-less childhood. But then I realized…my Barbie-free childhood makes great grist for the mill! … [Read more…]
Godzilla is all ready for Christmas, with his own set of lights. What’s the story behind Godzilla Cam? Hubby put Godzilla up on our grandfather clock and periodically surprises us with new poses. Check out some previous Godzilla Cam posts here…
Hot dog photo and food art by Isaiah, last month some time Ok, I had to throw this one in because I just love the way my kids think. Here’s a lovely bit of poetry that is completely off the wall. I think it’s hilarious, but then…. I’m biased ;o) Turkey Dogs (a collective effort … [Read more…]
Deluxe Jesus action figure, with loaves, fishes and glowing hands. Glowing hands?!? I don’t care if it rains or freezesAs long as I’ve got my plastic JesusGlued to the dashboard of my carYou can buy Him phosphorescentGlows in the dark, He’s pink and pleasantTake Him with you when you’re travelling far -George Cromarty and Ed … [Read more…]
This is what happens when you leave your dog home alone to go to a homeschool co-op, and you return one hour later than expected.The green marker was non-toxic. The green marker was not washable. This is what happens to the carpet, when the dog chooses to eat a green marker. This is one of … [Read more…]
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