Pedometer, Schmedometer

I hate exercise.
I mean it. I really hate to exercise. I don’t mind getting exercise if I’m doing something productive (like shopping) but to do exercises for the sake of exercising is torturous. I don’t like to be sweaty. I don’t enjoy raising my heart rate. I find it mind-numbingly boring.
This presents a problem when [...]

What I’ve Learned

This Meme is part of MommyFest (see my previous post).
What have I learned since becoming a mom?
Well, about myself, I’ve discovered that I’m a basically selfish person who knows nothing about raising kids. (Compared to how selfless and knowledgeable I thought I was prior to becoming a parent).
I’ve also learned strange things about the time-space [...]

What? What?

Shortly after I got up this morning, Mr. brought hot CHOCOLATE to me in this mug of mine:

I can’t imagine why.
I mean seriously, what’s his problem? After 12 1/2 years of marriage, he thinks he knows me so well. Does he think he’s funny? Well, Ha. Ha. Ha. So funny I forgot to laugh. Whatever. [...]

Stress, What Stress?

This explains why I can’t get enough chocolate.

Theme Thursday - Self

When I first got my MacBook, I discovered, to my delight, a fantastic program called Photo Booth. My kids and I played with it, taking self-portraits.

We went crazy when we found the special effects!

It was comical.

And surprisingly sweet.

We had such tunnel vision that we played until we were blue in the face.

It was scary.

But definitely [...]

Ode to Gluttony

I try to teach virtuosity,
But the world is against me.
Only in this overindulged country
Do they reward kids for gluttony.
Eating much is the name of the game
To get your picture on the wall of fame.
Many others have done the same,
But I only have myself to blame.
For my daughter’s desire for the award
Of getting her face on [...]

Is There Reason for Concern?

I’m watching NCIS. I just love this show. It’s one of my favorites. It’s in my top few along with CSI, Law & Order, and Criminal Minds (#1). I’ve recently added Dexter (CBS version) to my repertoire of regular viewing. I like it almost as much as Criminal Minds. They’re both about serial killing. Mr. [...]