Jinkies, I've been tagged by Dana and I've been jonesing to join in on Believer's pet peeves - not to mention, I'll do anything to avoid thinking about gut rot, or looking at this - so, here ya' go! Seven pet peeves I've discovered, since last Thursday: 1. The phrase, "It is, what it is." - To which I answer, "Yes, but it can ALWAYS be better...damnit!" 2. Rude customer service people - Look, I've serviced plenty of customers in my time...for more years than I'd care to remember, really...I know what you're thinking...trust me...but, would it kill you to... Read more →

How's the weather up there in Joisey, you ask - why, it's Africa hot - can't ya' tell!?!? [hosted by: 5 Minutes for Mom] Boob sweat in September...now, that's just NOT right! If anyone needs me, I'll be upstairs desperately clutching the air-conditioner and wondering just where in the h-e-double hockey sticks is Autumn!?!? [Just so you know, gut rot is when your insides feel like they just puked all over themselves] TTFN Read more →

I have a confession to make - hang on to your hoodies, it's not like that - but, I hesitate to mention my love for hotel rooms, because...well...does anyone else get a kick out of being able to sleep in a gorgeously made up bed (read: crispy white linens and matching pillows) and then come back at the end of the day to find your room cleaned, picked up and your bed ready for some major snuggling!?!? Me, too and - if it weren't for a minor snafu - judging by the inaugural go-ahead-and-hop-your-butt-up-on-there test and the overall fluff-factor, I... Read more →

It's day 3 of Garth's (not his real name) and my adventure into the deep south (okay, as far as I've ever been able to git) and I'm happy to report that we HAVE managed to work AND travel together (without the kids) AND talk about, you know, all sorts of stuff. Other than the kids, I mean. . In fact, my husband says I'm ALL talk and don't be fooled into thinking that we do NOT miss our children - I've called them before school, after and at bedtime...everyday - but, we've been at this parenting thing for quite... Read more →

Well, we've made it - the better part of two days drive and 640 miles, later - and I do believe that I am absolutely in lust with nearly everyone I have met here in North Carolina, thus far. "Hyalldointday?" What? "Kinygit...ya'll?" Here's the thing - I'm not trying to be fresh, or anything - growing up with Hungarian parents, in an extremely ethnic neighborhood and surrounded by more cultures than a pediatrician can wave a stick at, especially during cold and flu season - yes, even she's from...you know...somewhere else - the kids and I have grown accustomed to... Read more →

If you where to ask me - hey, you! - what my favorite day of the week happens to be, I would have to answer...um...what day is it, today and...uh...any day I can get out of bed...without my head hurting and my eyes bleeding puss...or, tripping over a 90 pound dog in an attempt to avoid the cat poop (don't ask) and the kids are NOT sick...well, heck-fart and happy birthday...today just HAS got to be a good one, right!?!? I mean, Thing Two's fever finally did BREAK - after peaking at a balmy 105.2 degrees fahrenheit - but, NOT... Read more →

...is that they are endlessly, interesting. [breathes in deep] Feeling a little sad, today - don't worry, just some after-effects of battling a procrastinating teenager, a frustrated eleven-year-old, an eight-year-old boy who refuses to brush his teeth and totally pissing off a six-year-old by making her change her clothes, twice, and nursing a wicked migraine - if anyone needs me, I'll be in my garden...digging in the dirt. [hosted by: 5 Minutes for Mom] Read more →