Category Archives: Ah the Joy of !*&? Family

Fourth of July

The 4th of July is no longer fun for me anymore.  Living in Southern California fireworks are restricted.  Because we live in a high fire zone AND a “high” “drunk” “idiotic” zone.  So handing them minor explosives isn’t logical! But … Continue reading

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Back! Back… you Nine-Year Old!!

Well, my lovely munchkins are out of school.  And this means I get the joy of bringing them to work and trying to balance out their desire to do nothing but watch t.v. (and my secret desire to let them … Continue reading

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Groomsman Goof

I’ve been enjoying the blog of the brother of Girl, Corrupted.   And like my new Facebook friend Dhilon (who is reading my blog from the beginning.. by the time he gets to THIS one, I’ll have aged a year! lol)  … Continue reading

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“Mom… wait, you’re not Mom.”

So my lovely Sex God came over on a week night because it was the only way we’d get to see each other, our schedules clashing for the past few weekends.  This is no big deal and we’ve done this … Continue reading

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Father’s Day 2011

Tomorrow is Father’s Day.  All the posts on blogs and Facebook are going to be about Fathers.  I’ve seen a few of them already.   Little things like “Lets ALL replace our profile pix with those of our Dad’s in honor … Continue reading

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The Dollar

Driving often provides a wonderful opportunity for my children and me to connect. Today the oldest asked if I collected coins, because he had a Canadian Penny. I answered no and the middle one in the back seat asked what … Continue reading

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Chores Sticks… Introduction to Chance/Fate/God

My oldest was complaining that he always got stuck doing the hard jobs and his brothers got the easy ones.  I listened and came up with a bit of a solution.  The kids are both pleased and NOT pleased.  lol … Continue reading

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Mother’s Day

Contrived holidays are annoying.  I get the feeling they are ideally for those who are NOT dealing with the object of the contrivance on a daily basis.  In other words, if you’re estranged from your parent (or whoever) this little … Continue reading

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Grownups

A quick post because all 7 of the other drafts aren’t ready!  And life is, as always, crazy busy.  Just wait until I start writing again! I won’t have time for ANY new posting! Anyway.. I had Easter dinner with … Continue reading

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Hollywood Magic Castle

My mother had her birthday this month AND she had friends visiting from Spain.  Then she received an invitation to Hollywood’s   The Magic Castle and decides to take her visitors and us to brunch and a show at the castle.  … Continue reading

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