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Things I don’t get

1.  What possessed my son to spit on the bathroom floor tonight.  (In his defense, he did it without thinking and was almost as horrified as me.  “I’m so sorry, Mom!!”  Tell it to the gypsies, kid.) 2.  How someone walked off with my car keys after leaving the child care at the gym and […]

Movie review – G.I. Joe: The Rise of Cobra

I managed to talk N into watching G.I. Joe with me, even though after the debacle that was Crank 2 he was sort of a tough sell.  (It’s okay, I told him, just pretend it’s Basilisk: The Serpent King – a made-for-TV cinematic gem we watched recently.  He seemed fine with that.  Like I’ve said […]

I should not laugh, but oh, I do

Last night at dinner, the conversation went a little something like this.  Unfortunately for him, N was outside putting the new license plates on my car and missed the entire thing. Miss T: ROWR!!  I a LION!  I scare you! AE: [giggling] Miss T: ROWR!  ROWWWWWWWWWWWR! Me: [laughing] Eat your food please. Miss T: I […]

Overheard in the workplace

As I was in the breakroom, getting a cup of coffee. Coworker 1: So I hear you just got back from visiting the kids and that new grandbaby! Coworker 2: Yes, I did!  I’ve been trying not to gush too much unless people ask…I’m sure it’s annoying. Coworker 1: How was the trip?  I’m sure […]

Onward!

Guess what?  As if I didn’t already have enough going on, I’ve booked another trip this summer!  But this one’s work-related.  In July, I will be flying to a conference in…wait for it… Providence, Rhode Island. Please, try and contain your excitement.  You’re scaring the children. I’m actually really looking forward to the trip.  I’ve […]