I am a hermit.

For those of you who don’t know me in real life, this will come as a surprise, I think. I’m forever hunting the vast and mighty blogosphere for new stuff to read, new people with whom to interact, etc. etc. etc. I’m an active participant in a chatty e-mail loop. (Oh, how I love that [...]

We are living in a material world…

…and I am a material girl. OMSH posted this on her blog, and I went and took it. Sadly, there are no surprises here. I hope Bill takes this, though, so we can see if we’re total opposites. (Hint to Bill: That was a not-so-subtle hint for you to go take this when you can.)
I [...]

The Betty Crocker recipes list.

Here it is, at last. The list of the recipes from my Betty Crocker’s Cooking Basics cookbook. Please note that I said I’m going to make all of this, not that everyone in this house will actually eat all of this.

Juicy Hamburgers - Three Ways

Broiling
Grilling
Pan-frying

Meat Loaf
Mexican Beef and Bean Casserole
Chili
Quick Lasagna
Great Steak - [...]

We know, Lenna. We know.

So, I’m not just a bad parnt. I’m apparently one of the two worst parnts EV-e-ER. See? It says so in this note that Lenna left on her door.

Boy, sometimes I’m really, really sad about that hysterectomy because I really need about three more kids.

Waaaaiiit a minute here.

Earlier, I deleted a couple of comments from my blog. I then deleted a post I wrote. Why, you ask? Because I was afraid of the repercussions. I was afraid it might hurt someone’s feelings or make someone mad. When I sat and thought about that for a moment, I got pissed.
This is my blog. [...]

And I WANTED kids?

I let Matt have the eensiest bit of freedom today, and he reminded me why that’s a horrible, horrible idea. I let him make his own lunch. First, I’m lazy like that, and second, Tricia was being a poophead. So I told him he could go make his own frozen pizza. (Don’t [...]

The difference between 24 and 34.

Or maybe it’s the difference between non-moms and moms, or maybe it’s just the difference between Sarah and me. I’m not sure, but yesterday’s edition of fwimsoup has left me feeling more than a shade irked but also amazed at how utterly differently Sarah and I view the most recent events in my household.
I really [...]

My poor horoscope writers…

…just really suck at their gig. From today’s horoscope…
Different forms of communication could take up most of your time today, Stephanie. Expect a lot of letters, phone calls, e-mails and/or faxes. You might also attend a social event or group meeting in your neighborhood, involving the discussion of a lot of different ideas. You might [...]

I’ve calmed down a bit.

Plus, I’ve had a kazillion e-mails and comments about this which have all made me feel better. I love you guys like whoa. Seriously.
So, here’s the plan, at this point — Matt is being taken out of school, and we’re homeschooling. It has nothing to do with the quality of our school system and everything [...]

Steph + Parenting = Fail.

Since I don’t care to rehash this yet again, I direct you to today’s edition of fwimsoup. I’m sure as I calm down, I’ll be ready to go into more detail. Until then, please pray/send positive thoughts/whatever that I manage to continue to refrain from abusing my oldest child, please?