Category Archives: aspirations

The Answer To All our Financial Woes Found at Jiffy Lube

I wonder if all my previous experience will count AGAINST me during the rigorous interview process.

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The Perfect Storm

I over-schedule. I want to do everything and be everything when I grow up. I want to grow my own food and bake bread and make my home a haven of educational bliss, moral perfection and impeccable scrabble playing. I … Continue reading

Posted in all about me, aspirations, domesticality, food, save me from myself, vacation | 41 Comments

The Potty Training Answer Book

This lovely little book about potty training has done a number on me. Just binging up the topic of potty training now that Magoo’s nearing 2 and a half makes me twitch a little. I delight in the fact that … Continue reading

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So Help Me I’m Ready to Toss Everything

It is hot and I want to throw things. Every possession in my house seems to be radiating heat and I feel that most of it must go, mostly the parts that belong to the children. I am sticky and … Continue reading

Posted in aspirations, fun, fun, fun, near-death, save me from myself | 43 Comments

Slump and Whine

So my blogging slump is largely due to the week being dominated by my total lerve of So You Think You Can Dance. I so very much enjoy that show. Jeana can mock if she wants but I’m working out … Continue reading

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Mom: 2003-Present

I spent a good chunk of yesterday writing a proposal for a blogging gig I think I’ve decided not to apply for. Then I took the opportunity to update my résumé . When Dan got home, I gave him my … Continue reading

Posted in aspirations, get serious, women | 37 Comments