Slightly Sarcastic

Searching for A House

Posted on 10 May 2012 // View Comments

We’ve been looking for a larger house for a while now so while I was walking to the park with my daughter today I was really excited to see a beautiful old house for sale. It’s only a couple blocks from our place now, well made (over 100 years old) GORGEOUS!! So, when we are [...]

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Jip Me, Tramps and Thieves

13 Mar 2011 // View Comments

This post has been brewing for a few days now, since my last visit to Walgreens. Then, after what happened in Japan I felt horrible for wanting to bitch about such stupid, trite pettiness - for about 2 days - but now I've donated ... » Read More

Weird Weather, Crazy Economy and F****d Up Politics

27 Feb 2011 // View Comments

I was looking through a bunch of pictures I have taken over the past year and I kept seeing pictures of my poor car, stranded in different bouts of the weirdest weather. In Norfolk, this year we have (almost) broken a few records. ... » Read More

Puff the Magic Dragon (Not to be confused with puff the one eyed dragon)

20 Feb 2011 // View Comments

One of the great things about being a parent is sharing some of your favorite childhood memories. One of my favorite memories is of my dad (when he wasn't out to sea or working late at the Pentagon) tucking my sisters and I in ... » Read More

Headlines You NEVER Want to See, Especially When It’s YOUR Kids School

11 Feb 2011 // View Comments

"Attempted abduction at Norfolk school" - The kids were out of school yesterday because we got a whopping 2 inches of snow here in Norfolk, VA. When I received an automated phone call from the school last night I thought maybe there would be ... » Read More

No More Gift Cards PLEASE – Just Give Me The Damn Cash!!!!!!!

08 Feb 2011 // View Comments

(front) I hate shopping for gifts... the crowds of people... waiting in lines... (inside) so, I got you this gift card, and now YOU can try to find a parking spot, etc. I have this $40 Gift card from a local spa my brother gave me for Christmas. He's ... » Read More

Blackmailing, Badmouthing Bloggers Giving Blogging a Bad Name

24 Jan 2011 // View Comments

I've been blogging for a few years now and am surprised how fast it became a central part of my life. I ignore my kids and husband if I'm writing a post, use family and friends most embarrassing moments to write some hilarious content ... » Read More

“Mommy, I Learned To Spell Balls Today!”

13 Jan 2011 // View Comments

Laila - "Mommy I learned how to spell balls today." Me - (looking at her and wondering what the hell her brothers did now) "Oh, you did? Spell it for me" Laila - B - A - L - L - S (and then being ... » Read More

Blue Hair Dye – A Tip From Me To You

04 Jan 2011 // View Comments

When you color your kids hair blue don't have them sit in the tub to rinse it out - Of course, the prissy little girl refuses to sit in her brothers butt cheek impressions to take her bath and after two soakings with bleach we still ... » Read More

Kids – You Just CAN’T Give Them Away Anymore

29 Dec 2010 // View Comments

And TRUST me I'm trying. I've offered them to everyone, from the local grocery store as free baggers or shovelers, to our fedex girl to help with the backup. But, for some reason everyone just looks at me and giggles, like I'm kidding, AS ... » Read More

Don’t Try This At Your Grocery Store

15 Dec 2010 // View Comments

I WAS going to write a post about how I was joking with my husband that I was going to divorce him so I could go on medicaid and pay for my kids OUTRAGEOUS medical bills. I've been really stressing over the fact that we ... » Read More

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