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There Are Worse Things

A father passing by his son’s bedroom was astonished to see that his bed was nicely made and everything was picked up. Then he saw an envelope, propped up prominently on the pillow that was addressed to ‘Dad.’ With the worst premonition, he opened the envelope with trembling hands and read the letter.
Dear Dad:
It is [...]

Timeless Humor

I am amazed whenever I hear my 7 and 5 year olds tell me jokes that I was telling as a child. Sometimes I let them tell me the joke, and other times I say the punchline and ruin it for them . . . then I have to explain to them that I told [...]

Mushrooms and Marshmallows

Hubby: Hey - does anyone want tea or hot chocolate?
Jason: Yes, please. I’d like some mint tea.
Keira: Oh ya! Can I please have some hot chocolate?
Hubby: Sure.
Jason: Thanks - this is yummy!
Keira: Oh yummy! Thanks for the whipped cream on top! But I can’t see inside. Are the mushrooms in the hot chocolate?
Hubby: Yes, Keira. [...]

The Next “Survivor” Series

Any Survivor fans out there?
Six married men will be dropped on an island with one car and 3 kids each for six weeks.
Each kid will play two sports and either take music or dance classes.
There is no fast food.
Each man must take care of his 3 kids, keep his assigned house clean, correct all homework, complete [...]

Life Decisions

Life decisions that people make are never simple. The importance of the initial decision should always be examined over the long run. Memories made and cherished are sure to be tempered along the way. Consider the following two choices…
Should I Get A Dog

Or Have Children

Friday Funny

At my expense . . . hey, it’s good to be able to laugh at yourself and admit that you’re a dumbass!
ACT I/SCENE I
The Setting:
After a 4 hour whirlwind tour of homes with yellow lab puppies for sale, a tired family of 4 rides silently, but happily, toward home in their Jeep. It’s late, it’s [...]

Holiday Eating Tips

I’m sure we’ve all read these tips before, but with the hustle and bustle of the Holiday season upon us, sometimes we forget. So here is your friendly reminder
1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave [...]

Something Happened To My Toothbrush

After playing our gazillionth game of Battleship, I sent Jason in to get ready for bed. About 30 seconds after he enters the bathroom I hear “Hey Mom! Something happened to my toothbrush!”
Um, what? What possibly could have happened to your toothbrush between 7:00 a.m. and now? We were all gone at school and work, [...]

Free Dessert

This past weekend, I took the kids to Rotelli for dinner. I wasn’t in the mood to cook and I was in the mood for pasta. Now I must brag and say that my children are well-behaved in restaurants - most of the time. There have been incidents where they’ve lost privileges, but we’ve never [...]

Wordless Wednesday - Another Toy Recall