I thought applying for a job (and being unsuccessful) was the biggest way to feel like a loser. I was wrong.Selling stuff that you have made yourself at a Saturday market when nobody wants to buy it? Thats the biggest way to feel like a total waste of Earth-space. L O S E R.Last night… Continue reading Booty Shakin’ at the Market.
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"Im sorry" is over-rated.
I dont know if its a man thing or what, but HRH doesnt like to say he's sorry. He finds it difficult to VERBALIZE such an emotion. It used to drive me nuts that the man couldnt and didnt like to say the two most important words in the English language. Especially since Im an… Continue reading "Im sorry" is over-rated.
We Have a Winner! Or Two.
Its the end of the craziest month of the year ( when all the craziest people are born) and a huge thank you goes out to all those who FOLLOW this blog...or LURK in its dark corners...or stop by for a quick peek once in a while... Ranting, raving and contemplating on here helps keep… Continue reading We Have a Winner! Or Two.
What books are in your Bomb Shelter?
I idolize Laura Ingalls Wilder.I just hooked up with a neat book review blog called 'Starting the Next Chapter.' And while Im trying to figure out how to put a blog link into this post (since I'm a witless nitwit when it comes to techno stuff) I thought i would take on one of her… Continue reading What books are in your Bomb Shelter?
Words to Live For.
The Nicest Things my Children have ever said to me.1. I love you more than all the rubbish in the world.2. You're not fat mum. You're snuggly.3. You're the most beautiful mum in the world. Can I have some more dessert please?4. I read your book and I forgot that you had written it. I… Continue reading Words to Live For.
I Hate School Holidays.
School holidays. They are -a. Hugely expensiveb. As exciting as watching my eyebrows grow.c. More exhausting than an all night pub crawl ( not speaking from experience or anything...)d. All of the above.Yes, its that time again. When parents the nation over are gripped with the dreadful conundrum of...What can we do with these children?In… Continue reading I Hate School Holidays.
LIAR, LIAR
Lies I have told my children. That I am going to hell for. Lie - "I loved your performance! You were one of the best dancers in the whole group! I've never seen such a beautiful Samoan siva before." Truth - I got to the Culture Day show late. Too late to catch any of… Continue reading LIAR, LIAR
Warrior Breasts of Steel
She's bad... She must be a Mum.Breastfeeding - all the health professionals agreee its the very bestest thing on the planet. It makes babies healthier, smarter, more germ resistant, and better looking. ( okay so i made the last one up). It even makes mothers healthier, more cancer resistant and better looking. (I definitely made… Continue reading Warrior Breasts of Steel
Boys who dont like you
There are some questions that are really tough for a mum to answer. Like when your nine yr old daughter comes to you and asks, "Mum, did you ever like a boy who didnt like you back?"Oh did I ever...I gazed into her troubled eyes and struggled to find the right words. For this daughter… Continue reading Boys who dont like you
Sweet Talk.
... Do you want cookies with that book?Are you a blog lurker? A person who stops by for a quick read every now and then and then tip toes away without a sound?! - So am I. I frequent several different blog spots where i can read, laugh, think and go Hmmmmm... But do I… Continue reading Sweet Talk.
Lani Wendt Young 