Are differences the things that make us or break us?

So I’m watching HGTV-HD, been watching all afternoon since I appropriated the TV from the last person who was watching it.  I don’t even remember who, it’s been so long.   In my defense I did take a break and clean out the refrigerator, which looks spiffy, if I do say so myself.  Oh, and I [...]

The Mommy Moments

So I never wanted this blog to turn into a “HEY!  LOOK!  I HAVE A KID and A BLOG!!! YAY ME!!” but more about “look, I got some stuff to say and look there’s at least 4 people who might want to read it” but anyway….  I have a kid AND I have a blog, [...]

Heroes and Hormel

Season 1 – I was hooked.  I couldn’t wait to see the next episode, I couldn’t wait to see what happened next.
Season 2 – I was crushed when the writer’s strike came, and my season was cut short.
Season 3 – I barely remember to watch.
What started as such a good show with such promise – [...]

Oh, no. Not yet. Stop the presses! I’m not ready yet.

TheKidlet just got a phone call.
From a boy.
SHE BLUSHED.
I am so not ready for this yet.

“Use your words, sweetie.”

A phrase on a television show that I’m watching as I’m … enjoying…. a sick day catches my ear.  We tell our toddlers and young children (and in my case, occasionally my husband, self and TheKidlet) to use our words rather than our hands or whining or whatever non-verbal communication is taking place.
But sometimes there [...]