Archive for May, 2007
Put a sock on it
Tacy has been caught sucking her thumb again.
J: You’ve got until the count of three to put a sock on your hand.
T: One of Daddy’s stinky socks?
J: No, your own sock will do.
T: Why not Daddy’s stinky sock?
J: Because I’m the nicest mommy in the whole wide world.
T: Um…I think Daddy’s probably a little nicer.
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Operation [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on May 30th, 2007 tagged Kids say the darnedest things, Miss Goosie, Who me?, Youthful indiscretions | 18 Comments »
“This is the greatest day of my LIFE!”
As shouted by a little boy as he burst through the gates and hurtled toward the pool, which opened for the season on Saturday.
Our subdivision has two pools. We usually go to the one that is farther away because it is almost always less crowded and, despite the absence of an actual baby pool, it [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on May 28th, 2007 tagged Home on the range, The king of beers, Who me? | 17 Comments »
Mmm…mmm…mmm…just like Mom used to make
Is (was) your mother a good cook?
I’m unequivocally on the record as a craptasticular cook. I make really good cookies – or at least I did until I moved to a place where “high-altitude directions” apply (and don’t always work). And I make really decadent chocolate mousse. But there are some nights that I can’t [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on May 26th, 2007 tagged The king of beers, Who me? | 21 Comments »
Differences and firsts
Finally, as promised – our first Different Kinds of Parents feature over at Parent Bloggers. You won’t be disappointed.
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Between Cheryl at Red Pens and Diapers and Smiling Mom at Beneath the Mask, I’m on the hook to reveal eighteen things about myself. Eighteen NEW things. Considering how much dirty laundry I’ve aired [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on May 25th, 2007 tagged Bloggy-linky-meme-y, Dirtying up other corners of the web, Who me?, Youthful indiscretions | 12 Comments »
Atheists can behave like tools too
It’s not just Falwell and his pack of fundies whose necks I want to wring.
Witness “The Brights” – a group that includes many people whose thinking I typically admire greatly. But not when they’re wasting time making up new descriptors to differentiate themselves from others.
Published by mothergoosemouse on May 24th, 2007 tagged Daring you to disagree, Dirtying up other corners of the web | 3 Comments »
I tode you, I’b SICK
I hab a code. Owah ahwehgeez. I’b dot shuh.
Go weed what I wote at De Sockah Mom Vote. Iyuh be back tuhmahwoe wid a WEAL post.
Published by mothergoosemouse on May 24th, 2007 tagged Dirtying up other corners of the web, Who me? | 4 Comments »
The indiscreet eavesdropper
I’m home with Tacy when the phone rings.
It’s a business call for me – a soft-spoken woman. I have to concentrate and listen hard to catch everything she’s saying. Gradually, I notice the sound of the Disney Princess computer game in the background. Tacy has picked up the other extension and is listening.
I attempt to [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on May 23rd, 2007 tagged Kids say the darnedest things, Miss Goosie, Who me? | 24 Comments »
Are science and faith mutually exclusive?
Last week, I had the pleasure to be a guest on the Motherhood Uncensored Blog Talk Radio show, discussing my thoughts on raising children without religion. In my post here, I mentioned the challenges of raising children to be critical thinkers. Jen, from Get In the Car!, left a comment noting that I seemed to [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on May 22nd, 2007 tagged Bloggy-linky-meme-y, Daring you to disagree, Dirtying up other corners of the web | 18 Comments »
I always get up on the right side of the bed
Raise your hands – how many women (whether you’re a mother or not) sleep on the side of the bed closest to the door?
In every single bed I’ve had, ever since I was a child, I’ve slept on the side closest to the door. I’ve always slept on the same side of the bed, but [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on May 20th, 2007 tagged Miss Goosie, The king of beers, Who me? | 20 Comments »
Free to good home
Anybody want a 25 year old mattress and box spring? Gently used, except for all the bouncing done by Tacy and CJ.
Today’s the annual garage sale held throughout our entire subdivision. CJ has been using the clothing rack next door as a jungle gym, and Tacy’s been browsing up and down the street, batting her [...]
