Queen of Rambles

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I thought I was going to have a fun LJ play date with Grain Damaged tomorrow, but the poor dear had a panic attack and didn’t make the plane. I think if Mike ever manages to convince me to book the cruise he thinks would be so grand I’d probably have a panic attack and [...]

I’m so glad today is done. It started out on a bad note when the alarm inexplicably began blaring “Toot toot, chugga chugga, big red car!” a good hour before our usual wake-up time. I grabbed it as quickly as I could and slammed it off, but it was too late. Erik heard the Wiggles [...]

There is a naked little boy who needs a big spanking, except I really don’t do spankings unless he runs out in the street or I just totally lose my cool. He’s been half dressed at least four times, but by the time I get the second half on, the first half is off. I [...]

We were supposed to get a major dump of snow last night, but that never materialized. I’m not complaining! I’m afraid we might get the snow tonight. The wind is blowing so hard that the apartment is shaking. It sounds like a truck is about to come through the window and it is freezing in [...]

Thing #4553 I never thought I would do: Nurse Elmo. Erik’s been on an Elmo kick lately, dressing him, brushing his teeth, feeding him and so forth. Today we had to wipe his butt because he was “stinky” and put a diaper on him. Then suddenly it was “Nurse Elmo, mama! Nurse! Elmo nurse!” So [...]

I’ve been waffling on posting this for quite a while, but I think I will just go ahead and do it. If you don’t like it or don’t agree or think it is stupid, that is your prerogative, but maybe it is true and maybe you will help and maybe we will all work together [...]

It’s 11 pm. The house is quiet, with just the glow of the mini-Christmas tree to light the living room. The boys have been asleep for a couple of hours. I’ve been sewing and Project Runwaying (anyone watching? Anyone think this group of designers has really lowered the bar?). It’s time to head for bed [...]

If you have a sensitive stomach or an active imagination, you might want to grab your barf bag before reading this post. It’s nasty. It doesn’t involve any sickness or violence, but it does involve toddler antics. You’ve been warned. So, what’s the worst thing you can imagine your toddler doing (that doesn’t involve injuring [...]

Today was a in late/home late day for Mike, which means my brain is even more fried than usual. I hope none of you decide to surprise me and knock on my door tonight. You’ll be horrified by the state of the kitchen floor. It’s a mish-mash of chocolate chips, peanut butter, Christmas sprinkles and [...]