After running some errands this morning the kids and I were discussing where we should stop for lunch. “Can we go to Freddy’s?” Sam asks. “We are nowhere near Freddy’s,” I reply. “Yeah, but can we go to Freddy’s?” he asks again. “Baby, we are nowhere near Freddy’s!” I repeat, a bit exasperated. Sam dramatically […]
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kitchen complaints, episode fifteen
“Thank you for grilling the chicken,†I said to Steven as we cleaned up after dinner. “Thank you for starting the coals,†he replied. “Thank you for putting on the wrong kind of sauce,†added Sam, who was not a fan of my marinade.
true dat
kitchen complaints, episode fourteen
This dinner is already not going well because Manwich saw fit to make a Bourbon Barbeque version of their Sloppy Joe mix in an uncannily similar package. Why would you do that to me, Manwich?? This exotic flavor is summarily rejected by the kids. “Oh hey, I forgot to tell you,” I mention to Steven, […]
christmas eve update
Times the cat has launched off the tree skirt and irritated Mom: 12 How many ornaments the kids have broken: 1 How many ornaments Mom has broken: 0, ha! How many cookies Mom has made: 428 How many Godzilla ornaments are on Sam’s tree: 4 How many fully decorated trees are in the house: 4
the tree, 2018
Last year was the end of the road for our Tree. He was with us for 14 beautiful years. I am notoriously picky about Christmas trees, so this year we ended up borrowing my dad’s tree. Same height, same width . . . but more branches. I knew this would be an interesting lighting setup […]
give me a squeeze
This morning I found myself reading up on some blog posts from ten years ago. The ten year anniversary of electing one of the most awesome presidents ever will do that to you. Anyhoo. I came up on this amazing post from December of 2008, which I had totally forgotten about. Ten years ago, Steven […]
a ten year old bullet
Ten years ago today we were dealing with a constipated cat. Renton eventually gave birth to one of his children at the vet. Later that night my sister gave birth as well. Happy Tenth, Elizabeth! (I stole this pic from Cathy’s Facebook, since I am stranded on vacation without my computer)
kitchen complaints, episode thirteen
Last night we had tacos for dinner. Taco Tuesday! Sam began to sing one of his more frequent songs: “It’s raining tacos! From outta the sky! Tacos! No need to ask why . . . . . Why??” After the third time through, I hit my daily limit. “Sam, I’m done with that song. Eat […]
kitchen complaints, episode twelve
Another day, another breakfast. This time Lydia opts to take a shower first, which means they weren’t eating at the same time. Thank goodness for small miracles. Sam is just finishing breakfast when Lydia makes her way from the shower to the kitchen. A few minutes after he goes into the bathroom to brush his […]