After the psychotic terror of last week’s escapade, I think I was due for some good luck. And what’s luckier than someone else cleaning your house? NOTHING! I’ve always [since 1988] been excellent about keeping a room/ bed/ secret-detective-office, etc/ decently clean. I still do. But there’s just something about that one area of the bathroom/kitchen/couch that always needs cleaning. And you always clean it. But every now and then (say, every five months or so) that you have an {Read More}
Not for the faint of heart.
February 22, 2010 By 23 Comments
Remember that hilarious post about the rats in the wall? And how they’d soon “take care of themselves?” Optimistic homeowners are completely blitzed on stupidity. Lemme paint another picture: Friday night= fabulous! Had a good friend over for some tacos and baby-snuggling. Mario Kart Wii was involved, as was The Soup, a lovely Zinfandel and a minimum of scratching in the walls and floors. Saturday= just as grand. Breakfast, home renovations, more baby-snuggling, some quality television and again, an absence {Read More}
I didn’t even mention all the poosplosions.
February 18, 2010 By 7 Comments
Oh my stars, 10,000 hits on the ol’ Bob Loblaw’s Law Blog! (Or, you know, this one.) Let’s see who the lucky reader is! Okie doke, someone from Wells, Maine. Hello! So happy to meetcha! And you got here via a search for…the top 10 songs about narcissism. Welcome. This morning upon waking I discovered that all of the feeling in my arms, hands and fingers was missing. There’s a distinct possibility that this was because I slept on my {Read More}
Oh, fine, THIS makes me uncool?
February 15, 2010 By 12 Comments
I love Valentine’s Day. I LOVE Valentine’s Day. Back in grade school, I used to love the holiday so much that it physically made me sick from excitement. I’d pick out my fanciest, sparkliest, flounciest skirt and/or whimsical animal top and spend possibly too much time choosing necklaces, bracelets and earrings (after second grade) that screamed hearts. Okay, I still do. Back then, I’d painstakingly craft Valentines for every member of my class, every teacher, librarian and Room Girl. (Did {Read More}
Reluctant parrots, Double bears & Nekkie wombats
February 11, 2010 By 6 Comments
Nora and I are currently on Day 4 of a four day work week. Granted, compared to my past schedules that used to total 50+ hours a week, it’s positively relaxing- but we’re used to the One Day On One Day Off workaday life. This kinda feels like bootcamp. (However, as I type this, 2-year old Lil is stirring in her bed for the day and Nora Jane is snoozing in her car seat, clutching Otto the otter like a {Read More}
Sigh.
February 8, 2010 By 4 Comments
Sundays are fabulous. Sunday mornings at my house are a study in perfection. Seriously. A glimpse, if you will: 7:45am: Nora rolls to her side and pokes me in the face until I wake up. (Yes, DCFS, she still sleeps with us in the mornings. Please do not remove her from our home- she has tons of things here.) When I do wake up, she gives me an appreciative grin that makes me wonder why I didn’t wake up hours {Read More}
I suppose putting something like "Lost" spoilers…
February 4, 2010 By 10 Comments
…in the title would drive up page views as well. But that would be unethical. I also draw the line at “Jersey Shore.” Everyone should. So, apparently there’s a plethora of incredible shows currently on the air. Despite all of that, I have my own line-up. (Or ‘My Programmes,’ as they are referred to in our house.) I don’t know how this happened. I’ve always loved TV, sure, but I’ve never had a weekly schedule. Other than TV Guide. But {Read More}
Clearly, I need a hobby.
February 1, 2010 By 10 Comments
Yes, I realize it’s Monday. No, I’m not confused (about the day.) I’ve decided to go forth and blog TWICE A WEEK. AT LEAST FOR THIS WEEK! We’ll see if I can go, say, for two weeks. I dream big. It turns out, I have waaay more questions than can be asked in a once-weekly posting. Such as: Why, oh why is the most common email or chat smiley the wink? Why do we do this? WHEN was the last {Read More}
