An Answered Prayer
"Hi, mom!" #1 Son was chipper for having just come in from work, so i thought something might be up.How's everything? i asked, trying not to seem to excited."Oh, it's great! Guess what! I don't work...
View ArticleFeline Friday: Puzzle
Feline Friday was started by Steve, The Burnt Food Dude, and i'm going to believe it's because he likes cats. It's easy to participate in Feline Friday, just post a cat picture and link up!This picture...
View ArticleMcYummy
"Mom, is it okay if I bake something?" Little Girl asked.All day and half the night, i answered. You know you are welcome to bake whenever you want."Yeah, but I just wanted to make sure you weren't...
View ArticleSilly Sunday: Shut Eye / Shut Mouth?
Silly Sunday is hosted by Sandee, of Comedy Plus. It's easy to do, Laugh and Link Up!#2 Son was tired after work and decided to take a nap in the big chair in the library. He asked me not to let him...
View ArticleAwww Monday: Caught!
Awww Monday is hosted by Sandee, of Comedy Plus. It's easy to play along, just post a picture that makes people say, "Awww!" We can all use that at the beginning of the week.Our adult cats like to...
View ArticleAnd it never did rain.
Because i am a tightwad, i don't use the clothes dryer unless i am desperate. Instead, i use the back fence, and let the stuff air dry. If i can't hang things outdoors, i either skip doing a load...
View ArticleWhere You Left Them, Of Course.
"Where in the world are all of my socks! I don't have any socks!" Sweetie turned in frustration from his sock drawer to look at me. "Do you know where any of my socks are? Are there any in the...
View ArticleCalling Art Linkletter
For the past two days i've been cleaning a house besides my own, for pay. That's what i do, i'm a janitor/housekeeper/babysitter/diaper changer/nose wiper/kitten feeder.The wonderful family is in a...
View ArticleFeline Friday: Playing With Your Food
Feline Friday was started by Steve, The Burnt Food Dude, and i'm going to believe it's because he likes cats. It's easy to participate in Feline Friday, just post a cat picture and link up!The first...
View ArticlePatience, Grasshopper.
This coming Monday is Sweetie's final day at work. As of Tuesday, he is retired.Knowing this was coming, he has been keeping on the look out for another job. Two other possibilities fell through, but...
View ArticleSilly Sunday: Kids in Church
Silly Sunday is hosted by Sandee, of Comedy Plus. It's easy to participate, just laugh and link up!Yesterday, i was listening to my favorite Saturday afternoon radio show. It features oldies that...
View ArticleAwww Monday: Brother From Another Mother
Awww Monday is hosted by Sandee, of Comedy Plus. All of us could use a little Awww to start the work week, so find a cute picture and link up!Applebloom loves her big brother, The Lorax.Snuggle...
View ArticleSquared.
Sweetie and i have a favorite restaurant that we go to once in a great while as a treat. We always go during the "Happy Hour" when certain menu items we like are half price, and we sit at the bar so...
View ArticleHow far in?
"Mom, we had an exciting day today!" Bigger Girl came in from work and school ready to share the fun."First, last year they inseminated one of the mares, and they forgot! They were supposed to remove...
View ArticleIndignity.
So i was asking Grandpa, the retired Ob/Gyn, about the recently published study that says healthy women don't need routine pelvic exams.His take on it was the same as probably most physicians who've...
View ArticleOur Own Independence Day Superhero!
Introducing: SuperLorax!SuperLorax!His special super power? Making sure all naps get taken, mostly by him!To those in the USA, Happy Independence Day! After you eat your BBQ, go take a nap! By...
View ArticleTypical Holiday Madness
At the cat shelter, of course.Yesterday, being Independence Day and a holiday, was certain to be "different," and indeed, it didn't disappoint.The morning caretakers, those in charge of changing and...
View ArticleSilly Sunday: When?!!!
Silly Sunday is the place to come for weekly laughs. It's hosted by Sandee, of Comedy Plus, and it's easy to laugh and link up!Yesterday, Bigger Girl called me on the phone. "Mom, I'm sorry, I know...
View ArticleAwww Monday: We has a comfy.
Awww Monday is hosted by Sandee, of Comedy Plus. It's easy to do, just post a picture that makes you say, "Awww!" After all, everyone can use some cute on Monday morning.It's a hard life being a cat,...
View ArticleA "Mostly" Good Time
When Bigger Girl finally realized it was Saturday, not Sunday, and came home, i asked her about her Independence Day with her friends."It was great! We all went down to the levee for the fireworks,...
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