Category Archives: That’s just gross

She just doesn’t get enough credit

And if this isn’t an advertisement for Golden Retrievers as family pets, I don’t know what is. It’s also an advertisement on the un-tastiness of fur. Like we all needed a video to figure that out.

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At least it’s a dry heat

This was around two in the afternoon on Sunday. We were facing the southeast if that makes a difference. And this is tonight around 9 p.m. (traveling south by southwest) This is the drought map. We’re right smack in the … Continue reading

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Rite of Passage

It’s nothing to people who live here, but this was our very first sighting of a scorpion…. in the house.

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Wanna see something cool?

It’s May doing an August impersonation. Maybe cool isn’t the right word.

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Cautiously Optimistic

I started potty-training on Monday. I had a well-thought out plan and was extremely prepared. On Sunday night, I realized I only had 3 diapers in the entire house and I wasn’t planning to go shopping until Thursday. So, I … Continue reading

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The History of Black Friday…according to me (part three)

(I had no idea this would be three parts when I started.) So the infamous Black Friday shopping trip was never supposed to be. I think we were both completely certain that there was nothing that any store could offer … Continue reading

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What you can’t see won’t hurt you.

Mr. French went out to the car last week and made a little discovery. He had his suspicions. Just to make sure it wasn’t the boys, he brought them out for a consultation. He asked them if they had or … Continue reading

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You said that already.

I can’t remember when it became obvious, but J does not like chocolate. In fact, we’re almost convinced it makes him sick. And by sick, I mean it makes him want to empty his mouth of the stuff. Once Mr. … Continue reading

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When being the parent doesn’t mean you always say the right thing.

Or, When are the real parents going to get here? So the other night, C threw up. Unexpectantly. On the couch. With no movement towards the bathroom whatsoever. Besides being annoyed that he’s eight years old and should know better, … Continue reading

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Seven Silly Snakes or something like that.

S is 7 years old.  He asked for a “snake cake”. I used this site for inspiration. And then I added a mouse because I know what boys get excited about. Happy Birthday, S!

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