On Monday I believe I promised to report back today with a full list of things I noticed about my children in the first half of the week. Since we had a total of nothing to do last night and Monday night, I'm happy to tell you I did not fill the time with extra … Continue reading My weird family
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Post-good-day moody blues
Anybody ever have a day in which you were crushing it, and then have everything come crashing down the next day? I don't know if my expectations are set too high after a really good day, or what. But I suspect it's because life happens, and I get overwhelmed, and I mainly want to go … Continue reading Post-good-day moody blues
No one should be surprised: there are perverts on the interwebs
So this story broke today about how perverts are using Fortnight and other multi-player internet-based games to lure children into God-knows-what nefarious schemes and all I have to say about this is YOU KNOW THAT I'VE BEEN SCREAMING ABOUT THIS FOR YEARS. Not you, relatively-new wordpress visitor. Facebook friends and real life friends in general. … Continue reading No one should be surprised: there are perverts on the interwebs
I don’t like Thursdays
Thursday is Doomsday in our house. I don’t know why, but we’re all on our worst behavior on Thursdays. Snacks and bread run out and children scream about it. I say NO to any more YouTube toy-unboxing videos, and there is more screaming. On Thursdays, I am met with resistance by the 8 year old … Continue reading I don’t like Thursdays
Let’s DIY it but also go to a hotel…
Today, my oldest son said to me, "When are we going to finish the playhouse?" "Someday," I said. "But what day?" "Well, it will take more that one day." "Aww, but I want to finish it in one day." "OK. Should I go and hire a crew of people to help us with this?" "Yes." … Continue reading Let’s DIY it but also go to a hotel…
Letters from Florence, part 5
9-15-2018 9:38 p.m. Dearest, It’s too soon for cabin fever to rear its ugly head and yet I find myself getting annoyed at small things. The co-captain washed his hands in the sink and instead of immediately grabbing a towel, first chose to fling water off himself. “You got your hand-water in my socca batter,” … Continue reading Letters from Florence, part 5
Jenn Is Uncomfortable With This 