School needs to be done. Now. Why? Because I am done. Kids are antsy for school to be over. School-year activities are mostly done. Two of the kids stopped getting homework this week. I’m struggling to keep the younger two…
Category: Musings on Family
Get ‘er Done
Wells. Septic. Underground pipes. No waste disposal. Clogged toilet. These words/phrases sum up my plumbing woes. As we tromped around the property before we had even built our home, we discussed having a well and a septic field. My husband…
We’re Revving up for Cars 2
Are you like me? Do you remember everything about your child’s first movie experience? Did you fret over whether your child was ready for a movie in a theater? I’ll bet you waited until your child would sit still for…
100 Cars for Good
I have a teeny tiny problem. I leave a ton of posts in draft. Some I come back to. Others I delete. A few will be unedited. Why do I do this? What is it about a post that guarantees…
Pretending To Be a VIP [Review]
“This is not the way other people ride rides at amusement parks!” I said this as we were ushered on to the Simpson’s Ride at Universal Studios. I felt compelled to explain to my son that our VIP access was…
Got Your Milk Mustache?
I never understood the power of influence until my son was about 18 months old. He and I were alone during the day while my husband and the older kids were at school. For lunch I would make him “toddler”…
How Green Is Your Valley?
A local friend posted about green. She asked how each of us interprets “going green.” I kind of wrote a novel…so I’m posting it here. Recycling As far as green goes, we’re doing a little. We recycle, which is way…
The United States of Twizzlers
A road trip? Sounds good to me. Just getting in the car and driving and seeing where the fancy takes me. Uh…one problem…I have four other people in my family to account for in my road trip fantasies. And therein…
FIOS? What Would I Do Without It?
We’re ditherers here in the Musings from Me household. Well, I should clarify by saying that depending on the issue one or both or all us will dither and cogitate and mull over an issue. If it is kid-related, I…
KaChow…Kung Fu Panda 2 [Giveaway]
As a child, I did not love Cracker Jack. I thought it was sticky. Chewy. Gooey. Too sweet. And generally blech. BUT, I loved the little tiny toy jammed down in to Cracker Jack box. I would dig my fingers…
