Parentalparody

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• Wishful Thinking

  

  I started writing this post a while ago, but it got lost in my Drafts folder. So I’ve pulled it out and finished it off, for posting while I’m getting drunk... Read more

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

• How to Manage the Kids in My Absence

  

  Dear #1 Hubby As I piss off to Vietnam for 2 weeks, leaving you with the feral threesome darling offspring, I thought I'd give you a few pointers on how to... Read more

  Posted on 02 August 2011 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Home Care Horror Monday : Part 10

  

  Miscellaneous craptastic crappy gadgets today. Get your credit cards ready, because these things are just too good to refuse *cough*. Read more

  Posted on 31 July 2011 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• I'm Outta Here!

  

  Only two days left until #1 Hubby returns from his annual company piss up conference. I don’t begrudged his alcohol fuelled freebie trips. And the only time he... Read more

  Posted on 29 July 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Shopping for 2 Vs. Shopping for 5

  

  Yesterday I went shopping with a friend - a D.I.N.K (Double Income No Kids) friend. I had managed to offload the kids for a couple of hours, so we figured we'd... Read more

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

• Home Care Horror Monday : Part 9

  

  Another pre-scheduled post. Rest assured, I am trawling the markets of Vietnam as you read this, snapping away at any craptastic goods I spot, so that they too... Read more

  Posted on 24 July 2011 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• I'm an Adult and Can't Dress Myself for Shit

  

  My name is Parental Parody, and I can't dress myself for shit. I am 32 25ish, and this is a totally new revelation for me. I've never claimed to be fashion... Read more

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

• Wedding Vows

  

  I was watching The Real Housewives of New York, and one of the ladies was renewing her wedding vows. So it got me to thinking about my own vows, which were you... Read more

  Posted on 19 July 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• Home Care Horror Monday : Part 8

  

  I thank the Home Care peeps for affording me such a wealth of craptastic material, as I've managed to write a number of posts for while I'm on holidays.... Read more

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

• All Hail the Zhu Zhu Pet

  

  School holidays + Winter = Shitsville. The kids' in-built weather beacons have alerted them to the fact that it's too cold and/or wet and/or gale force windy... Read more

  Posted on 14 July 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• School Holidays Hell

  

  Oh. My. God. School Holidays....yes I know I've already ranted and raved and complained about them. But I have more whining to do. Okay? So this last week, #1... Read more

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

• Home Care Horror Monday : Part 7

  

  This week we look at dumb outdoorsy shit. I consider most outdoorsy stuff dumb, unless it involves a swim up bar and an inflatable floatation device to ensure m... Read more

  Posted on 10 July 2011 DIARIES, FAMILY, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• School Holidays : Doing Parental Time

  

  School Holidays start at 3pm today, so I thought I would write a post about what I like to refer to as "doing time", parentally speaking. Read more

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

• Birthday Party Budgeting

  

  Miss5 will become a Miss6 in October. Months away, yes sure. But it’s time to start planning her birthday party. Already. Why, you ask? Because it is time to... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION

• It's #Winning Time Again!

  

  That's right, it's time to announce some winners Not you this time Charlie. Go find yourself a new porn star wannabe, fame craving girlfriend, ok? Sorry Charlie... Read more

  Posted on 05 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Home Care Horror Monday : Part 6

  

  Home security is a big deal. Most people have a home alarm system. Big shout out to one of my neighbours in the street behind. Read more

  Posted on 03 July 2011 DIARIES, SELF EXPRESSION

• Monday is My Friday

  

  It’s Friday Friday Fridayyyyy Monday Monday Mondayyyy Every week I chant this in my head, to the tune of that really crap Rebecca Black song that she released o... Read more

  Posted on 30 June 2011 DIARIES

• Parental Olympics

  

  After a bottle of wine (ok, that's a lie...it was more like at least a bottle's worth of wine from a cask) and some vodka Mojito's, #1 Hubby and I solved the... Read more

  Posted on 28 June 2011 SELF EXPRESSION

• Home Care Horror Monday : Part 5

  

  This post is dedicated to idiotic post-genius-invention inventions.Sound confusing? Not nearly as much as these items. But, let me explain.You know how awesome... Read more

  Posted on 26 June 2011 HOME

• Home Care Horror Monday : Part 4

  

  Wow, this segment is really getting a lot of interest. Thank you to those who have suggested items for future issues. I promise, I am definitely going to... Read more

  Posted on 20 June 2011 DIARIES, PARENTING, SELF EXPRESSION