Tag Archives: parenting

Kid Math: It Doesn’t Even Matter

Posted on January 13, 2017 by joey

Long ago, in what seems like a distant galaxy (our apartment) I had The Towhead Twins, Bubba and Sissy. Most weekdays, I also had my nephew and another child his age. When you have two kids, more children are actually helpful. … Continue reading →

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One-Liner Wednesday — Well, He IS 23, so…

Posted on December 28, 2016 by joey

Sassy and Moo think Bubba is our favorite child because, I quote, “You treat him differently,” and “You treat him like an adult.” One-Liner Wednesday is brought to you by LindaGHill

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One-Liner Wednesday — Who’s to Say?

Posted on December 7, 2016 by joey

The Mister said, “We must the best parents ever. Our children never want to leave us…Or, they’re afraid if they leave us alone, we’ll make more of them.” One-Liner Wednesday is brought to you by LindaGHill  

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Choose Your Lies Carefully

Posted on December 2, 2016 by joey

Over at Dramatic Momolgue (Best titles ever, by the by) you should see the incredible Tooth Fairy-Saving design she’s come up with. I was totally jealous and immediately thought of climbin up the freakin bunk bed and diggin around under … Continue reading →

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Vodka Mixed with LOLZ

Posted on November 25, 2016 by joey

One of the perks of having children is that everything old is new again. Like when it’s 2012 and they tell you they want that new BonJovi song “Wanted Dead or Alive.” At some point this summer, the boy one … Continue reading →

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Yesterday was My Tuesday

Posted on November 22, 2016 by joey

One day, probably a Tuesday, I woke up in a foul mood. I have no idea why. I contemplated my mood briefly and found no reason for it. Of course, once you’re already in a bad mood, it super easy to … Continue reading →

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Real Life is Scary Enough, Thanks

Posted on October 28, 2016 by joey

For the last four years, I’ve joined some of my writery friends and their friends in writing a story for 13 Stories Til Halloween. This year, I struggled. I kinda always struggle, cause scary, creepy, eerie is not my thing. … Continue reading →

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One-Liner Wednesday — Scaredy Cat

Posted on October 26, 2016 by joey

“If you wanna go to haunted houses, Daddy will hafta take you. That stuff scares me. I got scared at the children’s museum haunted house, and that’s for kids! The Snow White ride at Disney World scared Mama. That witch … Continue reading →

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Baby Food

Posted on October 7, 2016 by joey

For as long as Moo has been eating table food, I’ve admonished the other children, “Don’t take food from the baby!” Little Moo was underweight, so this “Don’t take food from the baby!” phrase had been well, crucial. I had enough trouble … Continue reading →

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SoCS — And Now This?!

Posted on September 24, 2016 by joey

Moo recently discovered that the local elementary school, the girls’ former elementary school, no longer allows walkers. Even the kids whose homes are literally across the street. No matter how close, no walking! I imagine this has to do with … Continue reading →

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