Monthly Archives: February 2016

Mud Is Thicker Than Water

Posted on February 29, 2016 by larva225

Our back yard is  a horrible mess.  When we looked at it initially as virgin (read “moron”) potential new homeowners, all we saw were lovely large trees (even if one was uncomfortably close to the back wall) and some beautiful … Continue reading →

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At the End of My Jump Rope

Posted on February 26, 2016 by larva225

After finding my serenity with the endless barrage of fundraisers Stella’s school participates in – namely by tossing said info packets into the trash – they found a new schtick. Yesterday the American Heart Association sent home a sponsor form … Continue reading →

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The Grass Is Always Meaner On the Other Side

Posted on February 24, 2016 by larva225

I think periodically we all need to publicly vow to improve ourselves.  Maybe it makes follow-through more likely.   Who knows.  Today, people, I am divorcing myself from bitches – those men and women who are miserable and hell-bent on … Continue reading →

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Waitlifting

Posted on February 23, 2016 by larva225

So here in Louisiana we’ve spent most of the last 24 hours preparing for the apocalypse.  We were supposed to have rain, wind, hail, sandstorms, tornados, lava bombs, dense fog, and screaming toads.  This weather was supposed to be so … Continue reading →

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Nothing Butt Net

Posted on February 23, 2016 by larva225

This is a warning: if you’re easily offended or grossed out, close this page out immediately.  Do not read any further. I’ve spent the last hour wondering if I should discuss the events that occurred in my home this evening. … Continue reading →

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The Quick and the Dread

Posted on February 20, 2016 by larva225

There ought to be a very strict law with dire consequences for overtired children to act like buttheads when they themselves are the ones who refused to take a f#£~!]ing nap.   

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Iron (-on) Maiden

Posted on February 20, 2016 by larva225

I think I talked about how dance lessons imploded this year for Stella.  She had wanted to take lessons again.  I had wanted her to take lessons again.  It just didn’t work out.  But with some of her difficulties and … Continue reading →

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Age Against the Machine

Posted on February 19, 2016 by larva225

So yeah. I’m still processing the fact that I had a mammogram.  Lest you think me a whiner, this goes way beyond a recommended health screening.  I mean, I’m getting old. How can I be old enough to need a … Continue reading →

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Just the Facts, Mammogram

Posted on February 18, 2016 by larva225

That mammogram, that mammogram,I do not like that mammogram. I do not like it on my tit, I do not like it, not one bit. Sorry. Obviously you know what I did today. My OB-GYN has been on me for … Continue reading →

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Fake Me Up Before You Go Go

Posted on February 15, 2016 by larva225

My “baby” boy turned 3 today.  Can I tell you how sad that makes me?  We still call him the “little bitty dude.” I suppose we always will.  But honestly he’s not so little bitty anymore.  Well, he’s tall, anyway. … Continue reading →

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