Queen of Rambles

I need to high tail it to a Clinique or Lancôme counter STAT! I have not taken care of my skin in a very long time. In college I was Miss Perfect when it came to make-up and hair. I was so disgusted with my looks that I tried to hide behind […]

You ask, I deliver. Several people wanted the recipe to the Swedish cake and it is now time for me to come clean and admit that I cheated quite a bit and made a Carrie version of a Swedish classic. You will want to make this the day before so the flavors really […]

My dear, sweet husband got even older today. My mom called and harassed him about aging sperm. She knows how to be subtle. At least she wasn’t here to pinch his nipples as she demanded another grandchild. Don’t you wish your mother-in-law pinched your nipples? It’s special.
As a special birthday […]

I think I need to dust off my waitress apron and beg our favorite Mexican restaurant for a job. They are a new restaurant, but have the best Mexican food I’ve ever tasted. We love it. We eat there every week. I carefully examine the menu, then order steak nachos. […]

I am not sure about this flickr thing. It’s been very convenient for uploading and sharing pictures, but it feels much more dangerous than a blog or livejournal. I have never been concerned about posting pictures on the web, not even of my child. I guess I can understand some people’s concerns, […]

Who knew getting out of the house was the cure for teething blues? I didn’t want to take MisterE anywhere because I don’t like to make a spectacle of myself. A screaming baby tends to be a spectacle. I should have known getting out and showing him the sights would improve his […]

If you’re a teacher (or former teacher) read this and shout amen. If you aren’t a teacher, read this and gain valuable insights into the lives of teachers. I feel like jumping on her bandwagon, but she’s said it all so well that there’s nothing left for me to do but repeat her […]

I’ve heard the rumblings and complaints about teething. I don’t live in a cave. I know what other people say, sort of. True, I don’t hang around parenting boards or even many parenting blogs, but you’d have to have your head in the sand to not know teething isn’t fun.
Isn’t fun. […]

I really don’t have the luxury to procrastinate anymore, yet here I sit avoiding writing the Mosaic Minds articles that need to be written (btw, the deadline is passed but we could still use stories!). MisterE is sleeping but does that matter? Noooooooo. I can’t get my butt in gear.
I went to […]

Mike is in trouble. Big, big trouble.
When we had Erik we decided to co-sleep, mainly because I couldn’t stand the screaming. I know there are stronger women than me who have their babies cry it out and they learn good habits, but I am a wimp. I’d hear his banshee cries and […]