Tag Archives: parenting

Moo & Beethoven Go Way Back

Posted on December 8, 2015 by joey

I’ve told many a story about the antics of Moo, so those of you who’ve been reading me a long time are aware that the care and keeping of Moo has always been challenging for us. Moo was a colicky … Continue reading →

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When He Shops for Her

Posted on December 5, 2015 by joey

I hadda go to the bloody buggery Walmart because my daughter asked for a Lalaloopsy birthday cake, and they carry the kits. I really try not to go to the bloody buggery Walmart, but they make up for certain products my … Continue reading →

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One-Liner Wednesday — Clash of Generations

Posted on November 4, 2015 by joey

When we stopped at the light, I said to Sassy, “I see you are not rocking the casbah.” She cried out, “I cannot rock the casbah, I don’t even know what a casbah is!” One-Liner Wednesday is brought to you by LindaGHill

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One-Liner Wednesday — On Censorship

Posted on October 7, 2015 by joey

When presented with objection to my children listening to certain songs, I said, “If Moo announces her presence by sayin, ‘Yo motherfuckers, what’s up?’ then I may consider censorship.” One-Liner Wednesday is brought to you by LindaGHill

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One-Liner Wednesday — That Wasn’t a Sneeze!

Posted on September 30, 2015 by joey

I turned to Sassy to ask what was with all the sloshing noise, “Is Moo doin dishes or givin herself a sink bath?!” “I dunno.” Sassy sighed and then tilted her head back and barked as loudly as she could, “Moo-Mae!” “Bless … Continue reading →

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One-Liner Wednesday — Strange Wisdom

Posted on September 23, 2015 by joey

When The Mister and I were gettin serious, I asked my friend Mick if he thought I’d do a good job raising children that weren’t my own. He asked me, “Can you make a delicious baked potato if you’re not … Continue reading →

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Learning To Ride a Bike

Posted on September 18, 2015 by joey

You know those memes about first kid, second kid, etc? Here’s one: People who take care of smaller people all day do like to utilize their intellect for something, and may well perform psychological experiments on the job. Over the years … Continue reading →

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One-Liner Wednesday — Moo Words

Posted on September 16, 2015 by joey

When Moo was seven, she carried a cantaloupe into the living room and asked me to make her some cattermelon. One-Liner Wednesdays are brought to you by LindaGHill

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Stuff I Know

Posted on August 30, 2015 by joey

The Mister and I have this crazy idea that the goal of rearing children is to create productive adult citizens who help make the world a better place. As people send their kids off to college for the first time … Continue reading →

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One-Liner Wednesday — On Raising Honest Children

Posted on August 19, 2015 by joey

When asked why she poked her brother in the eye, Sissy said, “Because I wanted to.” One-Liner Wednesdays are brought to you by LindaGHill

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