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My life as a stay home mom - the good, the bad and the laundry. I'm a Christian and a happily married stay home mom of two in sunny Southern California.
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It’s Too Loud ‘Cause I’m Too Old
Have you ever read a funny post and commented “LOL” only to notice that you’re not really laughing? You know you have, and here’s a chart to back up my claim. (As EVERYONE knows, EVERYTHING on the internet is true, and if it&...
The Kids Get an Upgrade, Too
Since I’m going to the trouble of “upgrading” my husband’s blog name, I decided to give the kids an upgrade as well. We really do call my 8 year-old Miss Boo at home (and have since she was born) but I’ve noticed that Bo...
Saturday? More Like Scattered Day
Aren’t Saturdays supposed to be…oh, I don’t know…kind of restful? I mean, we usually hit the ground running during the week and I so look forward to a lazy Saturday morning. Not so today. Both girls have projects due Wednesday...
The Magic Schtick
While blowing bubbles outside, Little Sis decided to treat me to a magic show. To a six-year-old, a bubble wand and a magic wand are pretty much one in the same. She climbed up onto the front step, and waving the wand high in the air she proudly made...
“Writing” Wrongs Blogger Style
My 8 year-old came home from school feeling hurt and angry. One of her little friends had been mean. I provided the listening ear, soft shoulder and yummy snacks while she poured out her tale of woe. That usually does the trick. Not this time. Lat...
Never Fear, Imperfect Mom is Here
I was on the phone with my mom, who had been sick for over a week. We suspected she had pneumonia so I was relieved to hear that she was off to see the doctor. When I hung up, both girls were staring at me with their big, blue eyes. I could tell the...
Would You, Could You in a Box?
It’s been three days since we gave the girls those GINORMOUS boxes to play with, and they’re still going strong. The kids, not the boxes. Definitely NOT the boxes. It’s looking a little shaky here. Notice all that junk inside? The...
Thinking Outside the Box
This weekend we replaced our old, worn out patio furniture. It had been showing its age for the last couple of years, but the final death blow was dealt last summer when the glass tabletop exploded. Or imploded. We’re not really sure what happe...
Fight the Frump - Attitude Adjustment
Fighting the frump is part fashion know-how and part attitude. Sometimes that attitude is in serious need of adjustment. Once a month (when Estro Jen is in da house) I declare it Home Spa Night. I make sure dinner is ready and waiting when B gets hom...
I Was Speechless. Really. That’s Rare.
I’m rarely at a loss for words, but this one really threw me for a loop: Miss Boo: Mommy, am I inconceivable? Me: Are you WHAT? Miss Boo: Am I inconceivable? Okay, I wasn’t at a total loss. The smart aleck in me wanted to say, “Well...
A (Past) Tense Situation
The following conversation was overheard in the Crazy Kitchen: Little Sissy: Mommy, remember when we goed to Overpriced Colorful Plastic Blocks That Snap Together Land Legoland? Me: When we GOED? I really struggle with correcting her. She’s my ...
Savin’ the Drama for Mama
Over the weekend a minor tragedy occurred in our home. A prized possession of Miss Boo’s had been broken. I could tell by the loud THUMP that came from her bedroom upstairs it was serious. I could tell by the loud crying and arguing that both g...
Now I Feel Like Stinky Pond Scum
Leaning over to kiss Miss Boo goodnight, I noticed she smelled all minty sweet and toothpaste-y. Me: Good night, fresh-smelling-breath girl. We both laughed. Miss Boo: You’ve never said that in all my life. The child has a flair for the drama. ...
Chuck E. Cheese in the Temple of Doom
If I was a kid, I would so love Chuck E. Cheese. My kids do. Plus they have skeeball and I am a Skeeball Superstar. I could play it all day long and keep handing my tickets off to any child standing by. I don’t need no stinkin’ tickets. I...
Failure to Communicate
I need to learn how to speak Childese. Plain old English is just not getting through to my kids. To borrow a quote from one of B's favorite movies, "What we've got here is a failure to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for full ...
Reality Check, Please
I try so hard to deny that my kids are growing up. They're still my babies. Weren't they just born? If I close my eyes I can see it. Tiny sweet babies. *Heavy sigh* Then along comes something that... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web...
The Good, the Bad and the Embarassing
I'll start out with the bad just to get it out of the way. This comes from the insanity that is my home state of California. (We aren't called the Granola State for nothing. Nuts, flakes...you get... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi...
I Write Duh Songs
I realize this is going to seal my fate as a Complete and Utter Dork, but here it is: I like Barry Manilow. Not personally of course. I just have fond memories growing up to the tunes of the man who... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web...
A Cinderella Story
My little girls' lives are filled with fairy tales and sprinkled with pixie dust. Their imaginations are boundless as they transform our home into an enchanted castle and themselves into beautiful... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi...
Like a Box of Chocolates
Overheard yesterday in the Crazy Kitchen: Miss Boo: Mooooom? Me: (distracted, cooking dinner) Yeah? Miss Boo: Is Hillary going to win? I took a deep breath and DID NOT say, "Oh dear God I hope... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs...
My Sweetie Girl's Prayer
Miss Boo and I have been working on her Bible project for school that's due tomorrow. I've enjoyed helping her with it for two reasons: 1) She's finally old enough to do most of it herself; and 2) It... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we...
There's a Party Goin' On Around Here
Both of my daughters have summer birthdays. Late summer birthdays. The part of summer that's hot, hot, HOT. If I'd been the plan ahead type, I doubt I would have planned it that way. We left it up to... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we...
Bad Words, Bad Words, Whatcha Gonna Do?
The Stupid Police live in my home. By that I don't mean we have dumb law enforcement officers taking up residence, although the Dumb Police live here, too. Sound a bit "Who's on First" to you? I... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website...
Get It While It Lasts
Little Sissy woke up this morning with Valentine's Day love in her heart and a bad case of bedhead. She was so excited about her class party it was hard for her to be still as I turned her hairdon't... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my web...
The Waaa-my Award
This morning I clicked on the TV, hoping to catch a little news before switching over to Curious George. You know, something for grown ups. Something to make me feel more like an informed citizen and... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my we...
The McNuggets Speed Reading Course
The following note was left out in Plain Sight, therefore I'm assuming it was fine to pick up and read: Read 4 min. every day after homework. (Little Sis) needs more practice. We will practice 24... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my websi...
Say What?
The following conversation took place in my home yesterday during the Super Bowl: Miss Boo: "Mommy, what's a Dumb-crat?" Me: (trying not to laugh) "A what?" Miss Boo: "I think that's how you say... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my webs...
Germ Overload
Poor Miss Boo is sick today. She is not happy. She does NOT like being kept home from school. So, I ran down the checklist: Fever? Check.Headache? Check.Sore throat? Check.Loss of appetite?... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website for ...
You Say Junk Like It's a Bad Thing
I drive my girls to school each morning as they chatter away over the background noise of a.m. radio. I'm used to hearing silly comments from the second row, so it barely registered when I heard... [[ This is a content summary only. Visit my website...
