My 14yo told me I sound mad in my texts to her. Apparently putting periods at the ends of my sentences makes me sound mad.

Guilty confession: I'm considering rewashing two items that I didn't hang soon enough, to avoid ironing. 

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Why would my child rather split firewood than write a couple of paragraphs about Ivan the Terrible? sigh

I'm thinking a housework club might be more motivational than a book club, at this point. Anyone want to join? :D

I am going to be a MIL! That is all.

Ever wish you could tell someone IRL that you're having a JAWM moment?

If your appendix was removed 10 days ago, you would recognize that dodgeball was a contact sport, right? That's because you are not a 17 yo boy. Arrgh.

All FB friends reposting GMO rants with logical fallacies have been removed from my news feed. Ahh, I feel so much better now.

Going to try working out with the new puppy. Should be interesting.

The next big invention should be some sort of vacuum-assist lint trap for dryers. My very dusty laundry room would be so grateful!

The same USB drive that went through the vacuum cleaner just went through the washer and dryer. Still works! That things has nine lives.

Reading Middlemarch. Eliot's penetration is making me wince.

My son's BF is hosting a birthday party with his school friends. His mom keeps posting pictures of all the fun on Facebook. My kids often look over my shoulder when I'm on FB. Guess I have to block her for the weekend. sigh

Accidentally vacuumed up one of the kid's USB sticks. Was able to perform an easy rescue because of the new-fangled Shark vacuum cleaner.

Great big thanks to those recommending Self-Reg (Shanker). I'm adding this keeper to my mental list of best parenting books.

Gah! Making chutney, but added lemon juice at the beginning of the cooking time, instead of at the end. Hope it still turns out!

I'm trying to smile because it happened, not cry because it's over, but regular sessions cleaning out the homeschool cupboard leave me nostalgic and weepy.

Snarky admissions people. :p

so happy when My Content is working. :-)

BPA-free canning lids have made it to my locale and I just noticed. No wonder I'm having such an unusually difficult fall with lids not sealing.

14yo ds is watching a nature documentary. Apparently raccoons who spend a lot of time with their mothers as kits are considered more intelligent. Interesting. :-)

There is a bunch of new-to-me stuff in My Content this morning. Yay!

I saw this cartoon on Facebook today and thought of you. I see your post has disappeared, but thought you might enjoy it anyway.