On the left side of the sanity bell curve
When Cara was around eight weeks or so, the Crazy family attended a birthday party for the daughter (I’ll call her Sara) of some friends of ours. The friends are young [because you know, I’m so ancient] and Tucker and I don’t always [pretty much never] agree with their parenting style. Being the amazingly tactful… Continue reading Baby Monitor Dirt
Dear Blue Floral Shirt Lady in line at Starbucks around 2:30 today, Thank you so much for allowing me to hear your entire phone conversation. Every time your phone would make that obnoxious “beep-beep” noise, I waited with bated breath for the next tidbit to spew forth. I am really glad that your phone has… Continue reading Dear Blue Floral Shirt Lady
I really like to cook. I also find tons of horrible recipes. Luckily for you guys, we eat the crap so you don’t have to. I figured that I would toss out three more gems for your dining enjoyment. This is going to be a long one, but it’s worth it. I promise these recipes… Continue reading Recipes that Don’t Suck
Why has the child decided to start waking at 5 am? Does anyone have any ideas because I’m at a loss. Oh well. I’m not being a “martyr mommy” or anything and I did go to bed last night at 8:30 pm. I think I got enough sleep. Around 7 am, she started to drift… Continue reading Sleep Baby, Sleep
When I was eight months pregnant with Cara, I took Sophie and Beck out back to go pee. The grass was dewy and the two idiots were tip-toeing around like the wet grass was going to eat them. As I was cussing at the duo to get down to business, an itty bitty Sheltie came… Continue reading Other People’s Kids
*This list is not “ranked” in any particular order #1 I am happily married and Tucker really is my best friend. #2 I’m afraid that Cara will be alienated for being “special” like Tucker and I were. #3 People think my dogs are mean but they’re not. #4 I really like to read. #5 I’m… Continue reading Best Damn Random List in the World!
We’ve all done it; judging. Whether it’s casting an disapproving look at the mom whose kid is screaming in the store, or the parent who “lets their child run wild”, everyone has those moments where you can’t believe what you’re seeing and there’s no way that you would let that happen. I’m that person…a lot.… Continue reading Mrs. Judgy McJudgers
It’s early. I’ve been up for a while. I woke up before Tucker did this morning. Cara woke up before I did. She still has diarrhea and her little butt is very raw. Poor baby. Ugg. Sorry about that; I’m better now. I just haven’t had enough coffee yet. I made that turkey last …
I just changed a dirty diaper for the fifth time today (thanks Cara). My child does “#2″ maybe once every three days so I know something’s up. Since she still has a low-grade fever, I’m going to go with a stomach bug. She’s acting fine, but these dirty diapers are about to kill me. To… Continue reading Red Baby Ass and Cleaning Tips
I live my life based on a bastardized form of Karma. A self-serving version really. I try not to do mean/bad things to people with the hope that they will reciprocate. Maybe that’s a crap reason to be nice, but hey, if it keeps me from being a heinous bitch then I figure it can’t… Continue reading Scaredy Cat Karma
As I might have mentioned once or twice, Cara’s birthday was last weekend. In preparation for the blessed event, my mom and in-laws had been quizzing us on what presents they should buy for the rugrat. Initially, [as in several months ago] we said, “Get her anything! She really likes kitties, but we figure she’ll… Continue reading Buy Her Wood
I have been a busy little beaver today (hence the picture). Normally around this time I’ve just gotten Cara down for a nap and am catching up on the blogs that I read and maybe checking my email. Not the case today. Since Cara woke up around 6 am , I’ve had plenty of time… Continue reading I’m Getting Crap Done and Taking Names!