Experienced Bad Mom

Not Just a Bad Mom, But an Experienced Bad Mom

Order up!

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The other day I was eating breakfast with Will and Sydney. I was eating my usual cold cereal, while Sydney and Will were enjoying waffles (the frozen kind you toast, not homemade!) After we had been eating for a while and were almost done, Will looked at me and said, “Mom, I ordered another waffle.” [Read More]

An Apology to the Princesses

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We’re back from Disney and we had a great time. The highest of highs and lowest of lows, as all parents of small children who traipse through amusement parks can relate. I do feel I owe an apology to the Disney Princesses. Once upon a time, before I had a daughter, the princesses annoyed me. [Read More]

Off to Disneyworld!

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Tomorrow we leave for a trip to Disneyworld!  We will eat and sleep all things Disney for 4 nights and 5 days. Stay tuned for tales of our adventures next week!

Experienced Bad Dad?

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I normally don’t chide my husband for his bad dadness. Lord knows I have enough stories of my own bad momness to share! But this story from last week deserves a shout-out. When I left for work, I asked my husband to do 2 things:1) turn the crock pot on low2) pack Will a snack. [Read More]

Experienced Bad Grandparents

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It turns out there is a genetic component to bad parenting. That’s right, I inherited my bad parenting skills from my own parents! Here’s the story: A few days ago, my parents sent each of my kids a Valentine’s Day card. How nice. Except that Will’s card was scandalous! And disgusting. Here is the front: [Read More]

Valentime’s Day

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Happy Valentine’s Day! Or, as my son Will pronounces it, Happy Valentime’s Day! His first grade teacher recently sent home instructions about Valentine’s Day. Every kid gets a card, if you buy candy, read the labels for allergies, etc. BUT – the note also declared “Please have your child write out the Valentine’s. It means [Read More]

Makeover!

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Both of my readers may notice something new upon visiting my blog. That’s right, I got a blog makeover! Many thanks to Krystyn at Krizzy’s Designs for helping me get my Blog on. She was great to work with and gave my blog a fun look (to match all the funny things I share!) Interested [Read More]

Fish Sticks, Schmish Sticks

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I saw a commercial over the weekend that sent a message–loud and clear–that you are a bad mom if you serve a certain brand of fish sticks. It’s a commercial for Van de Kamp’s fish sticks. A little girl, maybe 3 or 4, is served fish sticks by her mother. The little girl notices somehow [Read More]

Martha and Murray

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Yesterday I asked Will, age 6, what he learned about in Sunday School. “Martha and Murray,” he replied. I giggled. “Who?” I asked, trying to make sure I heard him right. “Martha and Murray,” he answered again. Now I know he meant “Martha and Mary”, the sisters who were friends of Jesus. I think it’s [Read More]

Tooter Time

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We were in the car the other day when we drove by Tutor Time childcare center. “Look!” cried Will. “It says Tutor Time! Hee hee!” “Sydney,” he continued. “That sign says Tutor Time! Toot toot tutor time!” “Tooter time!” shouted Sydney. Then they dissolved into hysterical laughing. I tried to turn it into a teaching [Read More]

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