Tag Archives: Sissy

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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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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SoCS — Not Now

Posted on July 9, 2016 by joey

“Not now.” “Can’t. Makin gravy.” “Can’t. Typin.” “Can’t. Foldin laundry.” “Can’t. Paint all over me.” “Can’t. Gotta pee.” “Not now.” Things I say to my children while they follow me around for hugs. Despite what my family says about me … Continue reading →

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She’ll Be Bastin Big Fat Turkey When She Comes

Posted on June 14, 2016 by joey

You’re probably reading this while my parents are here. I said they could come over at a reasonable hour, like 9am. I don’t think they classify 9am as morning, but I do. *yawns* I’ve been clever, and prepared 98% of … Continue reading →

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I Do Not Cry Wolf!

Posted on June 4, 2016 by joey

No matter what’s going on in a scene, I always identify with the character no one believes. Like when Rachel’s date kept yelling at Ross? Poor Ross. No one listens to Ross. No one listens to their Joey, either. These … Continue reading →

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T — True Moves to the Big City

Posted on April 23, 2016 by joey

True is a friend I made when we were both in Ft. Stewart, Georgia. Our husbands were in the same unit. I met her at my first FRG meeting. (That’s Family Readiness Group, which is supposed to provide support to families of … Continue reading →

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Christmas Postathon — Day 10

Posted on December 10, 2015 by joey

Day 10 asks if I’ve sat on Santa’s lap. Yes. I think the picture says it all, don’t you? Yeah. Now, we don’t do Santa, which you can read about here, but I did let the children sit with Santa if … Continue reading →

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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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Christmas Postathon – Day 1

Posted on December 1, 2015 by joey

For some of this month, I’m going to participate in Nancy’s Christmas Postathon. I think it will be fun. I can tell already that I’m going to enjoy reading her stories. Maybe some of my readers will enjoy reading mine, … 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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