Archive for February, 2006
Happy birthday to me!
I submitted my resignation letter this morning.
Details to follow.
Updated: I’m not purposely being obtuse or creating false suspense. I’m just stuck in a cubicle, being called a bitch by people who don’t pay their bills. I shall return to the real world this evening.
Thanks for all the good wishes!
Published by mothergoosemouse on February 27th, 2006 tagged Repo woman | 26 Comments »
A conversation with a bored child who hasn’t napped but who thinks that you should
Nap, that is.
After having had two phone interviews earlier in the day, during which I studiously ignored Tacy’s attempts to get my attention, I decided that she needed a little undivided attention. So my laptop and I made the trek upstairs and submitted to the whims of an almost-four year old with the mildest case [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on February 24th, 2006 tagged Kids say the darnedest things, Miss Goosie, Who me? | 12 Comments »
My 80s likeness
Tagged by Kristen last week, I’ve finally resolved my 80s identity crisis.
Since Ferris Bueller’s Day Off came out, my brother has commented more than once on the uncanny resemblance between Jeannie Bueller and me. I’m pretty sure he’s talking about temperament, not looks.
Published by mothergoosemouse on February 23rd, 2006 tagged Bloggy-linky-meme-y | 18 Comments »
A pox on our house
Chicken, not small or cow.
In recent weeks, there had been a few cases at school among children who had been vaccinated. As a precaution, I asked that CJ receive her shot at her 12-month check-up (it can be given at 12 months or 18 months). Tacy had hers back in New Jersey, of course.
I had [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on February 22nd, 2006 tagged Miss Goosie | 12 Comments »
Her kid ate one of my kids’ pretzel Goldfish
I’ve never been able to recognize celebrities. Even in New York, where celebrities abound, I never saw anyone famous. I would walk down the street with Kyle or with co-workers or friends, and suddenly they would clutch my arm and hiss, “Did you see so-and-so?” No, I hadn’t. I AVOIDED looking at other people on [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on February 21st, 2006 tagged Home on the range, Who me? | 28 Comments »
Mean girls
I’ve been thinking lately about the friends I’ve had over the years who really were mean. Not in the typical pre-pubescent way – the catty taunts and silly fights – but who, at one time or another, were deliberately cruel or hurtful. I may have still enjoyed them and considered them to be my friends, [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on February 19th, 2006 tagged Round on the ends, high in the middle, Who me?, Youthful indiscretions | 20 Comments »
Photographic evidence that we’re all on dope
Cheerio…or booger? It’s your call.
Tacy is delirious with joy at the thought of purple ice cream. Kyle LOOKS normal, but he is the one who conceived the idea of purple ice cream; hence, the judgment that he too is on dope.
Kyle worked late, so I was responsible for dinner. Recall that I do NONE of [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on February 15th, 2006 tagged Look at me, look at me!, Miss Goosie, Miss Mousie, The king of beers | 15 Comments »
Ch-check it out
I love Mommybloggers. Hugs and kisses to Jenn, Jenny, and Meghan. Thanks for letting me ramble on about my grandmother.
My little Goosie got a handmade Valentine from our little neighbor boy who is absolutely adorable. Are arranged marriages really so antiquated?
My little Mousie went to the doctor – again. Good news: Not another ear infection, [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on February 14th, 2006 tagged Bloggy-linky-meme-y, Dirtying up other corners of the web | 9 Comments »
Status symbols
I was vacuuming last Thursday, and it occurred to me that my vacuum might be viewed as a status symbol. To me, it’s just a vacuum that works extremely well and was therefore worth every penny. I use it all the time; it doesn’t sit in the closet waiting for the maid to come.
I began [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on February 12th, 2006 tagged Bloggy-linky-meme-y, Daring you to disagree, Who me? | 32 Comments »
Hakuna Matata, Miss Goosie
Tacy is sitting on the kitchen island. Kyle is standing beside it. They are nibbling on peanut clusters. Sort of.
K (to me): She’s biting off a piece, sucking the chocolate off the peanuts, and handing the peanuts to me.
J: And you’re eating them, aren’t you.
K: Hell yeah, I am.
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I’m preparing a dish of peas for [...]
