My husband walked into the room, looking dejected. “You must think I’m a horrible man.” “What?? Why?!? You’ve been unbelievably helpful this week.” “I found your shopping list.” “Oooooh. Yes. Is this about me not asking you to buy pads?” “Yup. You asked me to pick up everything else on your list – except that.” […]
Carnivorous Creations: The Meat Bouquet.
Originally posted September 1, 2009. And still one of the stupidest things we’ve ever done for a blog post. Chris has consistently sent me gorgeous flowers throughout our relationship. I have always greatly appreciated this, but have always been burdened with a good bit of guilt at each occurrence of said delivery, because there’s nothing […]
The Lyrics That Will Kill Us All.
Today was the day that I realized my two-year-old was a musician. Not because he’s ever touched an instrument, but by watching his face. As we were driving home, just the two of us, he kept asking insistently for me to put on “Seven Bridges Road.” I finally did, and turned it up. Then happened […]
Wedding Crashers.
This post is supported and endorsed by two wedding planners. We need to talk about an alarming trend that is spreading like Kardashians and certain to bring doom to our nation if not addressed. Slovenly Dressed Wedding Photographers. At the last several weddings I’ve attended, I’ve been horrified by cutoff shorts, yoga pants, t-shirts, holey […]
Bad Answers to Good Questions: Christmas Edition.
Sometimes my kid asks me a question for which I have no answer. I vaguely speak a bunch of hogwash and then change the subject, hoping she’ll move on. But my mind cannot. It is a continuity issue that must be addressed. And so it spins in the background, using up my RAM memory and […]
When Santa Traditions Need to Go.
It took Ali six years to work up the courage to actually speak to Santa, so this year, she eagerly prepared for her second visit to The Man, The Mystery, The Legend. She began early to work on her Christmas list. Then she trashed that list and started over. Because one can never revise their […]
Big Bang Theory MBTI Chart.
I can’t stop. Making and discussing the Downton Abbey MBTI Chart was so much fun that I decided to give my other favorite television show a try, The Big Bang Theory. (Despite my fears that there wouldn’t be enough introverted types to go around for such a geekfest of a show.) (But in fact, there […]
The Shot Heard ‘Round the State.
I originally wrote this post in February of 2011, after a particularly crazy Alabama fan poisoned a couple of old, important, and sentimental Auburn trees. Yes, he killed historic trees. Because of football. I thought it would destroy our state, but miraculously, the two teams rallied together, and Alabama raised money to help fix Auburn’s […]
Kiosk Warfare: A Guide for Survival.
Originally Published October 27, 2010. If you decide to go shopping this weekend, may the odds be ever in your favor. The mall is a glorious place for Moms of young children. Akin to an indoor playground for both Mother AND Child, it is full of glee-filled places such as Toy Stores, hot dog trucks, […]
Downton Abbey MBTI Chart.
There’s one for Star Wars, and one for Harry Potter. But alas, no MBTI personality chart for Downton Abbey. Not one to shy away from helping out in the need for Downton Abbey graphics, I felt it was my duty to step in and solve this problem. I pondered each character, researched the personality types, […]