Daily Ramblings

Go, Dog. Go!

by Heligirl on February 19, 2011

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I remember the first time I saw a play. I was a little girl, about 8 years old, and my mom suddenly started taking me to these plays aimed at adults in the posh Fifth Avenue Theater in downtown Seattle. A two hour drive from our mountain home on the North Cascades Highway, the theater […]

Wordless Wednesday: Initiative

by Heligirl on February 16, 2011

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When I went in to get sweetness yesterday morning, this is what met me. A fully made bed with all her bed buddies tucked in. Yeah, they do learn in time! Tweet

Preschool Letdown

by Heligirl on January 27, 2011

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Today I took Sweetness to a new preschool. It was a disaster. At least in my mind. I’ve been researching some different preschool options now that I’m unemployed and unable to afford childcare for one while I’m with the other in co-op preschool. It makes more sense to spend the money on the school. I […]

Bun in the Oven

by Heligirl on January 20, 2011

in Beyond Mommyhood,Daily Ramblings,Helicopters

I’ve not been highly responsive in the blogging department and I apologize. I’ve been a little preoccupied with my self pity, lust and future planning. Maybe I should explain myself. My visit to Phoenix was a little more productive than a simple rest and relax. It gave me some time to step back and think […]

Cabana Boy Chronicles In a tip of the hat to my new title of “bored, frustrated housewife in search of a cabana boy,” I continue a new writing project, the Cabana Boy Chronicles. These could very well be stories completely contrived for your entertainment by a bored, frustrated housewife (who maybe wishes they were true). […]

Yesterday was my official first “work day” of unemployment. No nanny, no job, no idea what to expect. I was pleasantly surprised, but cautiously optimistic things will generally be this positive. The day started with me waking to Hubby’s alarm. I can’t remember the last time I slept through the night, unaided by chemistry of […]

Comfort Zone Withdrawl

by Heligirl on December 30, 2010

in Beyond Mommyhood,Daily Ramblings

Being ripped out of your comfort zone can really do a number on you. I had a rough day Tuesday, feeling melancholy most of the day, even crying a few times. I had to return to the office to record my “never back in the office” voicemail and write the permanent bouceback to my e-mail. […]

Watch Out Lady GaGa

by Heligirl on December 29, 2010

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Mr. Man decided to bust his moves yesterday as we got our groove on to Lady GaGa. Tweet