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• ER Featuring Dr Ross Mentions, but Not Actually That ER.

  

  So I wasn't entirely sure about posting this. A few reason - 1. If I read the same story, I would assume someone affected by this affliction (*cringey typing*)... Read more

  Posted on 25 September 2011 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Table of Plenty...until I Get to It

  

  Get ready for the spam bots and Google search engine hits people…. I HAVE FOUND THE SECRET TO GUILT-FREE SNACKING! I’m a bit bummed that I couldn’t think of a... Read more

  Posted on 20 September 2011 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Game On!

  

  #1 Hubby's competitive nature came to the fore at Miss5's recent school sports carnival (the full exposé can be found here). It reminded me of another occasion... Read more

  Posted on 18 September 2011 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• We Interrupt Your Regular Sarcastic, Tongue-in-cheek Ramb...

  

  We interrupt your regular sarcastic, tongue-in-cheek ramblings for a more serious post. September is Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, and for the first time,... Read more

  Posted on 15 September 2011 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Beware the Crazy Woman at the Park

  

  It's me. I'm the crazy woman at the park, yelling. At least, I was earlier this week. On any given day it's not necessarily likely to be me - but that's... Read more

  Posted on 13 September 2011 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Don't Expect to See Me at the School Assembly

  

  In my day – oh so recently – we had a school assembly once a term, barring any special events or circumstances (like the time I created enough fake medical... Read more

  Posted on 12 September 2011 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• #Winning at the School Sports Carnival...

  

  I just saw the first TV ad for the new Two and Half Men. Ashton Kutcher, you are pretty, there's no denying it. But you are not Charlie Sheen. Only Charlie can... Read more

  Posted on 08 September 2011 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• The Non-Fathers Day That Was

  

  Sorry Dad, but hey - at least you're in the top 10! About a month ago, #1 Hubby said he really didn't want anything for Fathers Day...just in case I was... Read more

  Posted on 06 September 2011 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Home Care Horror Monday : Part 15

  

  Part 15. I still can't believe one single catalog afforded me so many sarcastic posts. I seriously need to buy all the sale crap from this catalogue, and put... Read more

  Posted on 04 September 2011 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Solo Vietnam Voyage

  It was with great excitement angst that I farewelled #1 Hubby and the sleeping children. No, really. I actually felt sick to my stomach as I jumped in a taxi... Read more

  Posted on 01 September 2011 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Home Care Horror Monday : Part 14

  

  This is the grand finale for the first Home Care Horror Monday catalog - in 2 parts. Before you cry hysterically, I said it was the first catalog. Read more

  Posted on 28 August 2011 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• An Open Letter to Ikea

  

  Dear Ikea No, not you Sales, Customer Service, weird grocery and food items area, or various departments of furnishings etcetera. I'm talking to you, Ikea... Read more

  Posted on 26 August 2011 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• My Parental Escape

  

  Okay, so everyone knows by now that I'm not exceptionally talented on the parenting front. I adore my kids like nothing else. But I'm not a natural at the... Read more

  Posted on 23 August 2011 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Home Care Horror Monday : Part 13

  

  Lucky number 13! To honor this, I'm going to dedicate today to handbags.... Read more

  Posted on 21 August 2011 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Beware the Grandparents!

  

  I write this post while seething. In between yelling at the twins and saving plants and flowers from sudden death, I type. I think my parents are finally... Read more

  Posted on 18 August 2011 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Heartfelt Homecoming

  

  So I arrived back from holiday in the wee early hours of yesterday morning. Around 5am, to be precise. Did you know people are actually awake and functioning... Read more

  Posted on 17 August 2011 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Home Care Horror Monday : Part 12

  

  Hello interverse. By now, I am a mere couple of days from the end of my Vietnamese casino and bar tour. I will have wasted all of our life savings, and the kids... Read more

  Posted on 14 August 2011 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tile Grout + Lycra = Big Night out Part 2

  So if you read my last post, you'll know I was mid-preparation for a big night out. I was all in a panic over Glowless arriving at Parental Parody Palace, and... Read more

  Posted on 11 August 2011 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Tile Grout + Lycra = Big Night out Part 1

  Again...from the vault. Sort of. Most of this post was originally written the day after the night before - the night of which I have previously blogged here. Read more

  Posted on 09 August 2011 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Home Care Horror Monday : Part 11

  

  Grooming. Essential stuff, right? So essential, I feel it is my duty to dedicate two issues of Home Care Horror Monday to it. Because we all like to look good,... Read more

  Posted on 07 August 2011 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION