*[Ed. note: written for my aunt’s requested Christmas Theme: a memory that occurred in their house, meaning the one my great grandparents and grandparents lived in — the one they now inhabit.] ___________________________________ I have been ransacking the 8mm reel films of memories in my head, trying to come up with the best memory, the […]
Monthly Archives: December 2008
I should just run a tape recorder at family gatherings
Steven’s grandfather: “Come on over here, Lydia, and sit in my lap so we can take a nap together.” Steven’s grandmother: “Where is your lap?!”
I’ve come to the realization that people see me, first and foremost, as a woman
I really never thought that this would be a problem, or at least one that would irritate me. As a girl, I was raised to believe that girls are TOTALLY AWESOME and can do as much, if not more than, boys. Back then I thought it was great that while us girls could wear both […]
can’t win for losing
This year I made a change in my present-wrapping material to derail Renton’s nutty habits. Tecnically, you could say it worked — he hasn’t been caught munching under the tree once. The problem, again, is Hermione. She seems to have a taste for raffia. Once again I am faced with presenting gifts encrusted with a […]
no vulgarity around the taco
The Husband and I thought that once Lydia arrived, our more swarthy habits would phase out on their own. That has proven to not be the case. After a particularly loud burp while holding the girlie, we decided we should do something to curb our habits. The ‘quarter in a jar’ trick was quickly ruled […]
hypothetically speaking, of course
Steven: “Hypothetically, if we filled up a vacuum cleaner bag, where would I find more?” Me: “Sears.” Steven: “No, I mean in the house.” Me: “Oh, the utility closet.” Steven: “Hypothetically, if there weren’t any there, then where would they be?” Me: “Then hypothetically, we would be out. Hey, what if, hypothetically, you were to […]