The spoils of the spoiled

Quentin's Room

So hubby and I aren't sure if we should admit to this one or not. We're sort of stuck between high-fiving each other and a bit of guilt. We made a slightly "extravagant" purchase for our 2-year-old. However, "extravagant" is a relative term in this case. Let's just say that after we set it up, we both felt the need to exclaim, "I never had anything this cool when I was a kid!". Is that a 19" HD LCD TV and DVD player? In a 2-year-old's … [Read more...]

Bringing the awesome

Ok people, no dramatic commentary from me today. Not that there's a shortage of bitching in these parts, just that I'm about to head out to have lunch with my BFF and ex-work buddy (Wassup Moe-zilla?!). The boys are going to Mary's so I can do some errands and hubby can immerse himself in touch up paint & wall hangings (as we attempt to spiffy up the house in preparation for the MIL's visit). So instead, I'm leaving you with some internet … [Read more...]

Patience is a virtue

I'm in a serious funk! My energy & mood levels are down, my impatience & irritation is up. Oh no! I'm failing the SAHM test! Already?! I called my girlfriend Mary and kinda unloaded via voicemail (sorry girl, love ya!). By the time she called me back, I was totally over it. How did I get over it so quickly? I took the kids to Target and I spent money. BEST DANG THERAPY IN THE WORLD! But seriously, let's just say that today was "one of … [Read more...]

Keeping us busy

I'm that Mom... Who has to bribe her kids with candy to get them to behave in IKEA, or in any store for that matter. (All her sanity is owed to DUM-DUM's.) I'm that Mom... Who's lame enough to think she can take her toddlers to a pool party without actually getting in the water herself since she doesn't even own a swimsuit because OH NO! THIGHS BE JIGGLIN'! (But hello, 117° degree weather, not so smart is she?) I'm that Mom... Who is seriously … [Read more...]

“sahm bitching during toddler years”

My my, times they have changed... so maybe 7 years ago a night like this would find me currently at a bar, partying/drinking myself into oblivion. Then (sometime after bar closing) chatting online until god-knows-when-in-the-morning... three or four chat windows open, in a couple chatrooms, sending reply emails left & right... Tonight? Circa 2009? 9:00PM. Husband asleep, kiddos asleep, looking up recipes for "Banana Nut Bread" in order to … [Read more...]