Archive for the 'Olliepop' Category
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Don’t fear the tax man
Our tax returns were filed today. Both the IRS and the Colorado Department of Revenue got to raid our checking account.
But it wasn’t the prospect of a tax bill that kept me from gathering up our documents on February 1 and dialing up our accountant for his earliest appointment. No, it was the prospect of [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on April 15th, 2009 tagged Bwahahaha!, Olliepop, The king of beers, Who me? | 6 Comments »
The best kinds of fun are unscripted
When I told the girls we were going to Disneyland, they were thrilled to pieces. “We go to Cal-ee-fornia?” CJ asked. “We see Mickey Mouse?” When I confirmed that’s exactly what was in store, she literally jumped up and down and clapped her hands, cheering “Wheeeee-hooooo!”
Tacy, of course, was a little more chill, but still [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on April 1st, 2009 tagged Daring you to disagree, Miss Goosie, Miss Mousie, Olliepop, The king of beers, Who me? | 8 Comments »
He’s a weanee, and I’m a weenie
Updated below – I’m guest posting at MamaPop today!
It was agreed a few months ago – by the adults in this house, anyway – that my trip to Mom 2.0 would be Oliver’s designated weaning period.
That was, if he hadn’t already self-weaned by then. Which, ha. Ha ha ha ha ha.
The boy is, and forever [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on February 18th, 2009 tagged Dirtying up other corners of the web, Olliepop, Who me? | 12 Comments »
Truffles, yes. Candy hearts, no.
He had behaved perfectly the entire time we were in the store: Didn’t grab anything off the shelves, hardly made a peep, and only dropped my car keys on the floor once.
As I removed the items from our cart and placed them on the counter, he looked at the racks of gift cards and shiny, [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on February 13th, 2009 tagged Daring you to disagree, Olliepop, Who me? | 7 Comments »
The luckiest mommy in the world
Dear Oliver,
Tomorrow is your first birthday.
Nope, I can’t believe you’re already one. But, as I’ve commented lately to friends, considering that I spent most of my pregnancy with you in a state of shock, it’s not surprising that I still look at you and shake my head in utter disbelief that you’re actually here.
Sometimes I [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on January 30th, 2009 tagged Look at me, look at me!, Olliepop | 27 Comments »
In breastfeeding, feeding is the operative word
[Edited below]
I’d been thinking about reactivating my Facebook profile.
Yeah, I know. I railed against them – many times and in many places – for removing pictures of breastfeeding mothers while continuing to allow pro-ana groups. But it had been a while, and I heard my high school graduating class had a group on there, and [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on January 6th, 2009 tagged Bloggy-linky-meme-y, Daring you to disagree, Olliepop, Who me? | 11 Comments »
No hangover. Definitely a good start to the New Year.
I know that yesterday I was supposed to be all introspective, being the last day of the old year, and today I’m supposed to be looking forward to the new year ahead – setting goals and making resolutions – but honestly, I’m just glad for the status quo. If, at the end of 2009, I’m [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on January 1st, 2009 tagged Miss Goosie, Miss Mousie, Olliepop, The king of beers, Who me? | 15 Comments »
It’s the most wonderful time of the year
I try not to put too much pressure on myself at the holidays.
We stay at home. Want to come visit us? Great! Want us to get on a plane or in a car and come visit you? Are you MAD?! Not even if you bought plane tickets for all five of us. Sorry.
We make what [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on December 18th, 2008 tagged Bloggy-linky-meme-y, Dirtying up other corners of the web, Look at me, look at me!, Miss Goosie, Miss Mousie, Olliepop | 12 Comments »
Get off the gravy train
Oliver had his nine-month check up this week (a month and a half late, I realize).
I was profoundly grateful that, unlike at CJ’s nine-month check up, the doctor did not discover a double ear infection. I was proud that, unlike at any of CJ’s or Tacy’s check ups, he barely noticed the needle being jabbed [...]
Published by mothergoosemouse on December 12th, 2008 tagged Daring you to disagree, Olliepop, Who me? | 17 Comments »
Thankful for three
I’m thankful for so many things this year, especially given the state of the union (which is most definitely NOT strong). Sure, I’ve got plenty to worry about, but there’s so much that’s going very well.
We’re gainfully employed and able to pay our bills. We’re all healthy (and we have health insurance too). We have [...]
