This week the trees are really in bloom and the pink magnolia in my front yard has had Sweetness in awe as it begins to bloom. It’s the first year she’s really noticing the changes in seasons and it’s like watching them for the first time again through her eyes. Mr. Man’s vocabulary is taking […]
2011
U-Haul is hiring. Luckily, you don’t have to know how to spell to work for this fine establishment. (Sadly, no April Fool. This sign has looked like this for TWO months now. Two months. I kid you not. What kind of people are running this joint anyway?) Tweet
I feel like a boob. A great. Big. Hairy. Boob. You might remember I was laid off the beginning of the year, thrust out of my part-time dream job and into the cold, harsh reality of sudden SAHM life as I dealt with the loss of my professional identity and income. It was a nasty […]
So it was time. My little dude was looking a little shaggy. He sported his own toddler mullet, complete with hair growing over his ears. It was time. So I hauled the little dude into the bathroom, gave him a toothbrush to play with, slapped on an old bib and went to it. Soon delusions […]
I worked with Amy McCready of Positive Parenting Solutions last summer to bring a free webinar to Heligirl readers. I’m such a deep believer in positive discipline and Amy’s advice, support and great tools for working with kids of all ages have been such a big help in my busy, messy life. As I rely […]
I’ve found a new boyfriend. He’s short, squat and boy can he cook! He’s my brand new rice cooker. I’m not a cooking fiend by any means. I can hold my own and after a few shots might get a recipe right. Gourmet cooking is for those with patience. Thus, it’s not for me. That’s […]
He decided to give up cuteness for lent. Another resolution crushed in 2011… Tweet
