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Better Left Unsaid*

Posted on December 30, 2006

“I cannot even believe that you just said that.” I said indignantly. Stunned silence and then, “Great, just great. That’s going to make the blog isn’t it?” “No, honey. It’s fine. I won’t put that up. I don’t want you to feel like you can’t say anything.” “Too late.” “Honey. I’m sorry. I promise, ok? But you have to admit, that’d be some funny shit. Tell me you wouldn’t laugh or say Poor son of a bitch.“ He gave me a “touché” smirk. A couple of days passed. I can’t remember exactly what happened, but it involved some serious antagonizing. “Going to put that on the blog?” He taunted. “No.” I said with the inflection and petulance of a 14 year old. “How about…

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Small & Mighty my ass

Posted on December 30, 2006

No, this is not a post about the size of my ass, though I did just get a pair of jeans ordered from Bluefly that fit fantasstically! Now, if I could just afford to also buy this, I’d be making Stacy & Clinton proud. No, this post is about a little product I bought to aid me in my seemingly futile attempts to stay on top of the laundry situation in our house. I have the sneaking suspicion that this family has snuck into my home and is tricking me into doing their laundry, as it is the only explanation for the fact that no matter how many loads of wash I do, no matter how many jugs of detergent I buy, there is…

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New Year’s MEME

Posted on December 29, 2006

1. What did you do in 2006 that you’d never done before?Gave birth to a second daughter.2. Did you keep your new year’s resolutions, and will you make more for next year?Didn’t have any. Won’t make any.3. Did anyone close to you give birth?Myself, our friend Sara, our friend Liz.4. Did anyone close to you die?Thankfully, no.5. What countries did you visit?I chose to enjoy my country of origin.6. What would you like to have in 2007 that you lacked in 2006?Ummm, cash and free time?7. What dates from 2006 will remain etched upon your memory, and why?May 14th and May 15th. The former being the last night I spent alone with Briar and the latter being the day that finally brought us Avery.8.…

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