Kindergarten Time Teller
This morning before school, my son was fumbling through the “junk” drawer (one I’d just organized a few weeks prior and have kept neat, I …
Elementary, My Dear Volunteer
The volunteer task for the elementary school seemed simple enough – break down twenty-three workbooks and sort them. Rip. Each. Page. Out. Of. 23. Books. …
Adventures in School Drop Offs – Who Needs Morning Coffee Anyway?
Do you know what’s fun? Navigating four school-children to 3 different schools, with two little kids in tow. In rush hour traffic. On- and off-post. …
Alls Fair in Love, Tea, and Toddler Demands
“I want tea!” She beckoned to me. She was holding a cup already full. With water. “What’s wrong with your water, baby?” “I want tea!” …
Ridiculously Exhausted
We’re all better, here at the Douglas household, yet, there’s that aftermath. You know that we just got over being sick and now we’ve got …
On the Highway to Smell
See that guy? That guy right there? He’s not a happy guy. You see, it seems our children, in attempting to help us the other …
I Want to Throw Up
School is already causing so many headaches for me, I don’t even know what to do anymore. (Side note: thank you so much to the …
Losing My Mind
Yesterday I was practically not online because all I did was tear apart this house, piece by piece, trying to find our car’s title to …
Facebook Privacy Woes
Do you Facebook? I usually love it, but lately, things have been getting a bit weird for me. First, there was drama regarding Facebook and …
Is Ditziness Contagious? ‘Cuz its Spreading…
First it was me. I have apparently given it now to my daughter. My 7 year old, who has attention “issues” (to avoid the label), …
Adult comments in children’s movies
You’re sitting there, enjoying the popcorn, soft drink and occasional Milk Dud while watching the new children’s movie and all of a sudden, a comment …