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Happy whatever you celebrate, friends!  Mwah!

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by Kristi Campbell

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  • Janine Huldie - Same to you my friend and seriously I never tire of your drawings!! 🙂March 31, 2013 – 9:20 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - You are awesome.March 31, 2013 – 9:29 pmReplyCancel

  • Nicky - Love it!March 31, 2013 – 10:13 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - 🙂 thank you!March 31, 2013 – 10:20 pmReplyCancel

  • Emily - Back at you! We do it all at our house…Easter baskets followed my matzah for breakfast! 🙂March 31, 2013 – 10:24 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Oh that sounds absolutely perfect! You’re so cool.April 1, 2013 – 6:41 amReplyCancel

  • Henriette - Lol! Are you still traumatized by the fact that I served you a bunny years ago? Happy Easter dahlin! 🙂March 31, 2013 – 10:34 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - YES. I will be forever traumatized.
      Happy Easter to you guys! <3April 1, 2013 – 6:41 amReplyCancel

  • Rich Rumple - I return the greetings back to you an this day … Wrasccawie Wabbit and all!March 31, 2013 – 11:38 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks, Rich!April 1, 2013 – 6:41 amReplyCancel

  • Kenya G. Johnson - Cute – happy belated!April 1, 2013 – 9:45 amReplyCancel

  • Kerri - Happy Easter! I hope Tucker enjoyed the dayApril 1, 2013 – 2:54 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - We didn’t do much – recovering from another dang cold and it was wet and drizzly. I hope the girls had fun!April 1, 2013 – 4:32 pmReplyCancel

  • Jen - poh bunny 🙁 I know you wouldn’t eat him if you didn’t have to.April 1, 2013 – 11:54 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Yeah, it’s a dirty job but somebody’s got to do it. May as well be me.April 2, 2013 – 7:46 amReplyCancel

  • Rachel - So cute! It is strange that we eat whole bunnies on Easter! And gingerbread men on Christmas!April 2, 2013 – 4:16 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - It really is weird, isn’t it!April 2, 2013 – 5:49 pmReplyCancel

It’s Finish the Sentence Friday time and this week’s sentence is “If you could hang out with any celebrity, it would be…” ME!  I want to hang out with famous-me.  Obviously, I’m not famous.  But I’d like to be. Not because I envy the Hollywood lifestyle or am excited about choosing hot young bodyguards to […]

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  • Kenya G. Johnson - LOL – do you really like gummy bears? I hate them. Well not really but I don’t love them. But I bought some, you know why? Because they are the only candy I know of that takes a long time to chew that won’t tear my fillings out. Okay that was so off the subject. Oh year and there is this dreadful gummy bear song that plays on Kidz Bop now its stuck in my head because you said gummy bears. Anyway, there’s a lot of people I’d just like to look at, I don’t need to sit down and have a whole conversation with it. Your guy up there is cute. The first one, definitely not Anthony Hopkins. His Hannibal voice to Clarice will forever creep me out. Okay now I’ve got gummy bears and Hannibal Letcter – how do you spell that? Anyway glad its not time to go to bed.March 29, 2013 – 5:20 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Ah Kenya! The key to Gummy Bears is getting the good ones. Some are basically flavorless. Oh and the light yellow ones that taste like fake pineapple are the best.
      Oh! And the Anthony Hopkins voice I want on my voicemail is the one he played in Meet Joe Black. Did you see that movie? It was really really good…he gives this amazing speech at the end that winds up with “I couldn’t ask for anything more” and it’s, well, amazing. THAT voice.
      And sadly, I am VERY familiar with the gummy bear song. YouTube has a version that shows a bunch of cartoon airplanes that Tucker manages to find ALL THE TIME on the iPad. “I’m a gummy bear! I’m a gummy bear! I’m a yummy yummy yummy gummy bear!” I recently posted it on Facebook, I was so annoyed.March 29, 2013 – 5:36 pmReplyCancel

      • Kenya G. Johnson - LOL!!! The life of motherhood and knowing the gummy bear song! I did see Meet Joe Black but it was forever ago and I don’t remember that part. I’ll see if its on Netflix. I like Morgan Freeman’s voice in that way, specifically his Shawshank Redemption voice.March 29, 2013 – 5:43 pmReplyCancel

        • admin - Morgan Freeman has an awesome voice, too. He’s one of the masters, for sure…and Shawshank Redemption was SO great.
          Oh and I saw Meet Joe Black forever ago too. I hope if you watch it that it’s really as good as I remember.March 29, 2013 – 5:50 pmReplyCancel

          • Kenya G. Johnson - What stands out in my memory is not liking Brad’s hair.March 29, 2013 – 6:17 pm

  • clark - speaking of headshrinkers! (your Freud appears both evocative of the cultural milieu that gave rise to psychoanalytic theory and maybe some of the cocaine that he is said to have found a certain appetite for)…the guy I would like to meet would have been Fritz Perls ! That guy was manic (the legend is was the inspiration for the Comic book character ‘Mr. Natural’ made famous (in certain college circles) by R. Crumb. The guy was a genius and a major league scott.
    If your interest ever takes you to the personalities of the people who created major personality theories, Perls is a must see.

    (…not even close to being ‘on-theme’ with this Comment, huh? Don’t feel bad. Feel bad for the blogs I get to who are farther down the list (‘Finding Ninee’ is a first tier blog for me on Fridays)March 29, 2013 – 5:36 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Clark, I’ve never heard of Fritz Perls! Now I need to go look him up and find out what you’re talking about because he sounds fascinating. And you can come here and educate me any time with your comments. Seriously. And I’m so flattered that Finding Ninee is a tier 1 blog for you on fridays! Wow. Thanks!March 29, 2013 – 6:48 pmReplyCancel

  • Love&Giggles - I would love to meet Alicia Silverstone because she rocks. she is vegan and very well known for it. I read her book and LOVED it. I’m an aspiring vegan myself but don’t have the time to be to serious about it yet anyways! And second would have to be Steve Carell, he is the funniest man on this earth (besides my husband of course) then the man I would only need a few minutes with because I would act like a total idiot all flustered and speechless would be Colin Farrell. P.S. I do love gummy bears too!March 29, 2013 – 6:06 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - What a treat to see a comment from you, little sis! <3
      Alicia Silverstone has the most amazing skin ever. I'm sure it's because she has such a pure diet. Me? Not so much. And yeah, Steve Carell and Colin Farrell would be pretty awesome to meet.
      YAY to gummy bears!March 29, 2013 – 6:51 pmReplyCancel

  • Stephanie @ Life, Unexpectedly - I love the first answer, meeting famous-you. Yes, that would be something.. The drawings are awesome, too! I really need to try and make a step forward from just drawing stick figures 🙂March 29, 2013 – 6:37 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Stephanie,
      Ah, yes, meeting famous-me would be something indeed. A pretty unlikely something. Trust me, stick figures would be way faster and I’m thinking of doing them instead. And I love your blog header! It’s gorgeous.March 29, 2013 – 6:49 pmReplyCancel

  • Janine Huldie - Kristi, you truly crack me up and god how I wish I was a famous author, too. You are so not alone in that one. By the way, Alexander Skarsgard, would definitely be so worth it as long he had his shirt off, because oh my god just getting hot thinking about that. Sorry, I will stop now, but seriously awesome and thank you for linking up with us again!! 🙂March 29, 2013 – 6:49 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks for hosting, Janine! And yeah, Alexander with no shirt can take a person’s breath away. I think my husband is jealous of him. Yum.
      Maybe someday we’ll both be famous authors, huh?March 29, 2013 – 6:53 pmReplyCancel

  • Kerri - Man and here I was going to invite you over for drinks with Sandra! In the meantime keep writing dipshit, you write some pretty awesome stuff no matter what Frued thinks 🙂 Oh and if you do get Sir Hopkins to record your voicemail message you are going to totally scare the crap out of telemarketers and maybe the in-laws who wonder when the last time they spoke to RobertMarch 29, 2013 – 6:50 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - WAIT! I want to come over and have drinks with you and Sandra! And that yummy looking dude whose name I can’t remember because I haven’t heard of him before. Invite me!
      And yeah, if Sir would do my voicemail, I could have tons of fun…I’d have to have him record several versions, of course.March 29, 2013 – 6:54 pmReplyCancel

  • The Sadder But Wiser Girl - I’d like to meet the person behind M&Ms… great post! I couldn’t finish mine because I couldn’t decide who I wanted to hang out with! 😀 Why didn’t I think about me?March 29, 2013 – 8:35 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - I’d like to hang out with you when you’re famous. Please remember me!March 29, 2013 – 10:37 pmReplyCancel

  • Emily - I love following your train of thought – from being famous, to hanging with someone famous, to Anthony Hopkins and to gummy bears. My college roommate always used to say she wanted to be famous. She didn’t care if she ever was rich, but she wanted to be famous. She’s neither yet, but I have faith in her. Cool story about the hockey guy. The only celebrity I’ve ever hung out with is Paula Zahn in her f-ing amazing 5th avenue apartment. My son was friends with her son when they were all of 5. I befriended the babysitter and we made a play date. When I brought my son to their f-ing amazing apartment, he walks in and says to me, “mommy, is this a grown-up apartment?” (as opposed to ours that was definitely NOT a grown-up apartment). Anyway, Paula came in and introduced herself and we chatted a bit. You might be interested to know that her son had a lot in common with mine and yours, and we’ll leave it at that. 🙂 Okay, now I have diarrhea of the mouth – that pic of you with Freud cracked me up. Thank you for always making me laugh – I definitely needed it today!March 29, 2013 – 9:00 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - UM HELLLLLOOOO totally cool story about Paula. Because we’re on a first name basis now due to the 6-degree thing. I’m glad I made you laugh and I think about you and your mom daily. Maybe hourly…
      Plus, you thought of Vince Vaughn which is just awesome..March 29, 2013 – 10:40 pmReplyCancel

  • christine - I don’t care how many movies dear Anthony is in, I cannot separate his voice from Silence of the Lambs. That movie left one big impression. Gives me the chills.
    And gummy bears? eh.
    I would love for you to finish one of those books you have collecting dust. Easier said than done, though, I’m sure.March 29, 2013 – 9:09 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Why all you dudes are hating on gummy bears? They can be awesome! With that said, I am not a big chocolate fan. I know. Shoot me. Thanks for the comment!March 29, 2013 – 10:41 pmReplyCancel

  • Rich Rumple - You are so damn unique! I love it! Gee, when you get famous, I can tell people I knew you when you only wished you were famous. The Anthony Hopkins message part was the icing on the cake! lol Great job!March 29, 2013 – 9:59 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Rich! Thank you. From your lips re the famous bs. Loves!March 29, 2013 – 10:42 pmReplyCancel

  • Jean Heff - I really respect that you want to publish some day. There are so many different avenues for that lately, it seems more possible, doesn’t it? I would buy your book. With all my goals, I like to use my kids and students as inspiration…as so entirely cliche as that is. I’m sure you remember watching your son learn to walk. Kids do stuff over and over and if we watch closely, it’s apparent that their “new skills” don’t just come overnight and they are so FEARLESS about it. Also, I think you should use “This book will make you laugh and cry and have life altering revelations” as the subtitle on your future book.March 29, 2013 – 10:07 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Ah, Jean, thank you. If I ever get to the point that I am able to finish my shit, send it to an actual publisher and have her make it a best-seller? Your description is the one I will use. Of course, I will credit you! Because you ROÇK….March 29, 2013 – 10:45 pmReplyCancel

  • Stephanie @ Mommy, for real. - Hey guess what? I too have narcissism and diarrhea of the mouth! And aspirations/delusions of being a famous writer! Is that why I love everything you write so much?March 29, 2013 – 10:21 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Ah, Steph. I think I can call you that now. Yes, we are sistahs from another mistah. Kerri, too. LOVE.March 29, 2013 – 10:46 pmReplyCancel

  • Jen - I clicked you dork, cause you are not a dork! And whyfor are we the only ones who comment on EVERY one else on our hoppity hop hop? You my friend will be an awesome author someday, tell that devil on your shoulder to SHUT UP, and listen to that sweet cute angel. Don’t trust Freud, have you read his stuff? Did it make you laugh and cry and think things and stuff?
    Well when you’re a famous author I will break my rules and read your book. I have a strict no tears rule, but for you, anything.
    TTTx10=crazy eyesMarch 29, 2013 – 11:03 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Holy hell you just broke into my heart in the best of ways that you will read my book and cry. Awesome you are, dude. For real. And yeah, I know…some of the participants suck ass for not getting that the whole point of a HOP is to comment. Altho..sometimes, people in this one comment late…and I get that. This IS my favorite hop though…
      MWAH to YOU. TTTx10March 29, 2013 – 11:07 pmReplyCancel

  • Kate Hall - You have the same dream as me. Write a book that’s funny and inspiring/life-changing. I like your take on the famous people are just people too. It recently dawned on me that Twitter makes the world just a little bit smaller and if I rip on somebody famous on Twitter there’s a bigger chance they might see that than say if I said it to my girlfriends while sitting in my house. Makes me think twice about what I say about others, famous or not. How’s that for inspiring?!? Or just a pile of crap.March 29, 2013 – 11:24 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Kate! Totally inspiring. How cool would it be if somebody amazingly famous saw one of our tweets and replied, or retweeted? It does make the world smaller. Let’s start writing these books of ours already. I am lazy. And insecure. And sort of dumb.March 30, 2013 – 10:03 amReplyCancel

  • Denise - Two Swedish men in the post, I like it 😉March 30, 2013 – 12:00 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Well you know how you Swedes have my <3
      Thanks for the comment!March 30, 2013 – 10:04 amReplyCancel

  • Michelle Liew - I’d rather hang out with me too, but I’d say I wouldn’t mind a conversation with Anthony Hopkins as well. That would be a hoot! Your art is wonderful and post, witty! Thanks for sharing, Kristi!March 30, 2013 – 4:08 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks, Michelle! Yeah, sitting down with Sir A would be pretty amazing.March 30, 2013 – 10:04 amReplyCancel

  • Misty @ Meet the Cottons - you are so funny. now get back to work on that memoir! i’ll read it, i promise!March 30, 2013 – 8:22 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Ah, Misty! Yes, I need a kick in the butt. I really do! Oh and maybe some more time for myself each week. Hahhahah like that’s gonna happen….March 30, 2013 – 10:05 amReplyCancel

  • Shay - How in the H have I missed your blog for so long? I remember coming by once or twice when we first cyber-met (I know that’s a total dork word, but I love it, haha), and then somehow I must have lost the website address. I’m so glad I found you again, because I just loved this post. I am the same way! It’s been my dream to become a published author for as long as I can remember…seriously since I was 5 or so. So when we do beome famous, let’s just hang out together!!March 30, 2013 – 11:17 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Love your blog back! And let’s hang out before we’re famous ’cause that might be a skank-time away!March 30, 2013 – 11:57 pmReplyCancel

  • Norie-Lynn - The person who invented chocolate covered potato chips is the person I want to meet. Grease and salt coated in chocolate? Brilliant!! Best thing, I was reading this and laughing over the art (the art makes my day) and my daughter came in, pushed me aside and started reading your blog. I think you have another fan!!April 1, 2013 – 1:26 amReplyCancel

    • admin - OOOH I love salty sweets, too. One of the best? Movie theater popcorn with chocolate covered caramel dumped in it. MMMM. And Yay to your daughter! Obviously she’s got amazing taste 😉April 1, 2013 – 6:39 amReplyCancel

  • Rachel - I would love to hang out with celebrity you! Hell, I’d love to hang out with you now, you crazy, narcissistic, diarrhea-mouthed person.April 2, 2013 – 4:19 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Hey Rachel,
      I’d love to hang out with you, too! Awesome chick.April 2, 2013 – 5:48 pmReplyCancel

  • Joy - I would totally love to meet you, too, celebrity or not! 🙂April 3, 2013 – 3:05 amReplyCancel

    • admin - I’d love to meet you, too!!April 4, 2013 – 8:15 amReplyCancel

  • Rose - Your writing and your drawings are hilarious. Simple drawings, but surely gets the point across. A famous me would not be very interesting for paps to follow – my constant Target and Starbucks runs would bore them (although I think TMZ pays big bucks to get a photo of a celebrity drinking a frappucino).April 4, 2013 – 1:30 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks Rose! And I bet they would be able to get a photo of you that looked interesting enough for people to speculate over. “Oh Ryan, do you think that Rose has had some work done? Her face definitely looks more youthful than it did a month ago…” 😀April 4, 2013 – 8:16 amReplyCancel

  • Mandi @ All My Happy Endings - Hi there! I have ventured over from Linkin’ With My Ladies. I am co-hosting this month and I just wanted to thank you for participating! Love your blog! XOXO, Mandi @ All My Happy EndingsApril 4, 2013 – 2:14 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Thank you for hosting! Just got home from work a bit ago and look forward to checking everybody out!April 4, 2013 – 5:29 pmReplyCancel

The girl with the wingspan.  You know, like Michael.  (ah I do love me some Michael) You guys know that I am not a usually a reviewie gal.  But when there’s a book involved, and it’s a memoir, and the kid has special needs…how can I resist?  The good news for you is that not […]

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by Kristi Campbell

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  • Janine Huldie - Totally loved your candid review and even telling us this wasn’t your favorite book, but totally worth reading. I think that comment alone sold me on it and please do enter me in the contest for a free copy!! Great review Kristi and thanks for sharing!! 🙂March 25, 2013 – 8:24 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Entered and thank you!March 28, 2013 – 7:37 amReplyCancel

  • Stephanie @ Mommy, for real. - I love how you said that thing about us all being affected by humanism. Awesome. So, should I read it? If you think I should, enter me, girlfriend. I love to win shit.

    You should try Rafflecopter for a giveaway, then you can have people get more points for various things, like tweeting about the giveaway or following you.

    Except maybe don’t, since I still have no f-ing clue how and when they pick the winner from my giveaway. Do they email me? Do I have to do something? Hell if I know.March 25, 2013 – 9:22 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Are you trying to influence me to do an unfair giveaway? With a bribe of your book? MMmhhmmmm??? And yeah, I probably won’t do enough giveaways to worry about how to figure out Rafflecopter or whatever. Lazy. Tired. Lazy. Dumb. Oh and tired.March 28, 2013 – 7:38 amReplyCancel

  • Kerri - I am one of those sickos that MUST have a book, any book, even a book I have previously read, on hand at all times. I just put out a plea on Facebook for a recommendation. So definitely put me in your raffle.March 25, 2013 – 11:25 amReplyCancel

    • admin - You’re in it!March 28, 2013 – 7:38 amReplyCancel

  • Kim Pugliano @the G is silent - I LOVE to review books, because I DO tell it like I see it and often there is a true gem that I get to gush all over. Put me in, because I might like it differently than you. I do have special needs in my nephew and my son has a myriad of diagnoses like mine (OCD/anxiety, etc.) which cause their own problems but I don’t have a child with an open-ended diagnoses. I guess my nephew is open-ended, but it’s hard to say because he’s as smart as a whip (smarter than his brother or cousin were at his age) but his disorder is 1/100 in the world, so…

    Long story short (hahaha!!!) please put my name in the hat (is it a cute hat?).March 25, 2013 – 4:43 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Is it a cute hat. You are so awesome. It’s an adorable hat. If you’re a dork like me. 😀March 28, 2013 – 7:39 amReplyCancel

  • Jane - I would love to read this book. So yes! put my name in the hat! Aaaaand, your review brought smiles….March 28, 2013 – 12:51 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks, Jane! You’re entered!March 28, 2013 – 7:29 amReplyCancel

  • Jennifer Nielson - Kristi,
    I have to tell you out of all the book reviews I’ve received, yours is my favorite yet! I keep chuckling everytime I think about it. I love how candid & straightforward you are. I obviously do not want to be in the drawing but I’m definitely glad I was connected with your blog! I will keep visiting! Hey, I think out of 26,000 books, I’m thinking my book did pretty well! Thanks again!March 28, 2013 – 12:53 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Wow, what an honor to wake up this morning feeling like a jerk that I haven’t published another blog post since doing this review and getting a comment from THE AUTHOR of the only book I’ve ever done a review for here. Seriously, I’m jumping up and down in my desk chair a little bit because I’m that excited. Thank you so much for commenting and for having the guts to publish your memoir. Seriously. Memoirs are hard to write. Well, for me anyway. You obviously figured that stuff out. So humbled that you found this. And thank you.March 28, 2013 – 7:32 amReplyCancel

  • Misty @ Meet the Cottons - is it strange that i haven’t read a memoir, like, ever? oh, wait. do the books by chelsea handler count as memoirs? no need to enter me in the drawing! just wanted you to know i’m still out here reading your stuff! i’d probably read your memoir, though!March 28, 2013 – 3:35 amReplyCancel

    • admin - haha thanks, Misty! And LOOK. The actual author commented here. How awesome is that? And I don’t think that Chelsea counts as a memoir but I love whichever book it was of hers that started out saying how much she was in love with herself when she learned how to masturbate – that was some funny shiz. Oh and how sad is it that I don’t know how to spell “masturbate?” Sad.March 28, 2013 – 7:37 amReplyCancel

  • Rachel - I just can’t abide by this review and here’s why. I did not get to appreciate any of your fine artistic renderings in it! Although, I loved the note at the end, asshole (kidding, sweetheart). Not interested in the drawing (ummm, but interested in YOUR drawings, just not THE drawing).March 28, 2013 – 12:11 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Ah Rachel! I love that you love my shit drawings! Give me a request, and I’ll badly draw something just for you. You can post it on your blog and everything, all exclusive-like.March 28, 2013 – 8:54 pmReplyCancel

  • Lori - I love your review and it certainly piqued my interest in the book! As a mom of three distinctly unique humans, with & without disorder labels, I believe I would enjoy this read! Please enter me & thanks for your comments!March 28, 2013 – 7:30 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Hi Lori,
      Thanks for visiting! Consider yourself entered. I’ll draw names Sunday. Maybe Monday…March 28, 2013 – 8:55 pmReplyCancel

      • admin - By the way, I finally did the drawing and you wonApril 7, 2013 – 11:58 pmReplyCancel

  • Linda Atwell - Out One Ear - I love reading memoirs–especially since I’m writing one. You need to get busy though and finish yours. I’m sure it will be super fantastic! My manuscript is finally ready to market to editors/publishers and I’ve been sending out queries. I just wish I knew someone who knew an editor/publisher that liked memoirs! That would make my job easier. I’d love to read this book. Thanks for reviewing!March 28, 2013 – 11:54 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Linda, I can’t wait to read your memoir! I will buy it for sure, so count me as your first customer. And yeah, I hear you on finding publishers who want to read your stuff. It’s hard. When I first researched it, I got really discouraged reading that most publishers would rather shave a cat than read another memoir. But they’re obviously out there, because there are a lot of memoirs! Keep on looking…March 30, 2013 – 10:11 amReplyCancel

…I removed all of my clothes, shoes, purses and scarves from my closet.  I then vacuumed, dusted each individual hanger and shelf, donated the pieces that I either haven’t worn in two years or will never again fit into, and then polished my polishable shoes.  Because all keepables were already piled on the bed, I […]

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  • christine - THAT was an awesome way to finish the sentence. I was believing you at first. It was the polishing of the shoes that told me it was all bullshit.March 22, 2013 – 11:22 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Laughing out loud about polishing the shoes. I wondered how far to take it. Thanks, Christine!March 22, 2013 – 11:53 pmReplyCancel

  • Tom Cahill - Actually, that job is right up my alley, especially the shining of shoes. I actually have my own shoe shine box, with a variety of polishes and creams, fine brushes and buffing towels. Being OCD, and with very good vision, I see all the dust and dirt, am very handy around a vacuum and take great satisfaction while admiring my finished handiwork. I just tackled our entire house this winter(early Spring cleaning)(garage and storage room included)for a brunch Bernice had planned for about 50 people. Tremendously satisfying after hanging all Bernice’s paintings around the newly cleaned surfaces throughout the house.
    Pay mileage, put me up, feed me and no less than $250 and I’m yours!March 23, 2013 – 12:37 amReplyCancel

    • admin - hahah Tom, okay I will pay you, feed you and entertain you for crazy…but the plane ticket? Hmmm…..and how did I never know that you have a shoe-shine box?? OH and my paintings? They are in a closet here, somewhere or, maybe a dumpster, elsewhere…SHIT I am dumb.March 23, 2013 – 12:48 amReplyCancel

      • Tom Cahill - What plane ticket? I’m driving my Porsche Cayenne down so I can bring my shoe shine tox!March 23, 2013 – 2:02 amReplyCancel

        • admin - Hahah! Only you would drive a Porsche down to come shine my shoes. You’re awesome.March 23, 2013 – 9:13 amReplyCancel

  • Janine Huldie - This totally made me laugh and one suggestion…Sheldon from The Big Bang Theory. Yes, I actually do catch up on my DVR at bedtime and just watched this episode where he got his kicks from organizing his friend’s closet. Seriously, I need a life, because this is what I thought of immediately, lol!! Great post and thank you as always for linking up with us!! 🙂March 23, 2013 – 7:08 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Janine, that’s really funny. And how sad is it that I’ve never seen The Big Bang Theory? Sad, right?
      Thanks for hosting and commenting!March 23, 2013 – 9:14 amReplyCancel

  • Kerri - At first I was worried you were going some place naughty when you removed all your clothes! And wondered how you were going to draw that Then I was prepared to wonder how we could b friends if you are a Martha Stewart clone.

    Phew it was all a bad if funny dream.March 23, 2013 – 8:13 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Kerri,
      Heheh! I should include a drawing but what do I draw? Plus, the bonus? I did this post in like 5 minutes. Adding drawings would have made it instead take a couple hours. 😀March 23, 2013 – 9:15 amReplyCancel

  • Jen - Kill Tom, or clone him. WHAT??! I thought you were serious and I thought that chick is a big fat liar. Then you admitted being a liar and I loved you more. High-larious, but come on, not even one drawing or actual photo of you in your shut up and jump sweatshirt? I still own the sweatshirt I was wearing in that photo of when I was following the dead. So we’re even. BTW dirty secret; I can organize other people’s stuff like the wind, but I don’t polish shoes. Not ever. Not even for 200 clams. Well maybe.March 23, 2013 – 9:34 amReplyCancel

    • admin - I know…I suck at not adding any artwork or a photo to this. The fact is that I was home ALL DAY with my sick little boy and really need to work and catch up on bloggie stuff…so I slacked off a little bit. I’ll have to make up for it later.
      And I’d still pay you $200 to come organize all my crap. No shoe polishing required.March 23, 2013 – 10:13 amReplyCancel

  • Kenya G. Johnson - No thank you sister!! You can have it, been there – done that minus the color coding. (Sharing the post on TALU next week). You got me, I was reading the first paragraph like, “Wow. Impressive.” Because of our three/four year moves in the military, my closet at least got organized that often. Then we came here and never left and my closet was approaching 10 years unorganized. The only thing that wasn’t still in there was my before clothes and maternity clothes but I still had A LOT of work to do.March 23, 2013 – 10:10 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Kenya, moving is THE BEST way to get organized, because you have to. At least you got rid of your maternity clothes. Mine are sitting in a plastic bin. In my closet. Ach.March 23, 2013 – 10:14 amReplyCancel

  • Kerry Kosky - I was thinking “Oh, no, crazy person alert…and I just approved her comment on my blog!!!!” Phew, so glad it was BS. My grown son is a neat freak and he cleans out my closet twice a year. Love it!!! Going to read all your posts.March 23, 2013 – 11:17 amReplyCancel

    • admin - I’ll bet you were thinking crazy person alert! Glad you kept reading to realize that I am, in fact, quite lazy and would never take the time to do my closet like that. Can you send your son over here? Thanks, Kerry!March 23, 2013 – 2:32 pmReplyCancel

  • Emily - Are you sure you weren’t just describing MY closet? Between the dust, and the work outfits that I haven’t worn in oh, 15 years, it’s a scary sight indeed. The only thing that is organized in my closet are my yoga pants and tennis clothes…a girl’s gotta have priorities! I figure that maybe when the boys are in college, I’ll get my act together and clean closets…until then, I plan to just not think about it. How’s that for some denial?March 23, 2013 – 11:39 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Emily, your priorities sound spot on. And I think waiting until the boys are in college to clean out the closet is perfect. 😀March 23, 2013 – 2:33 pmReplyCancel

  • Stephanie @ Mommy, for real. - Haha! You totally tricked me! I have my closet organized according to color. Impressive right? It would be, were it not for the 12 year old Halloween costumes and clothes that are two sizes too small also taking up space. I will NOT be bored enough to take on that project anytime in the next decade. Love you friend!March 23, 2013 – 11:45 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Really? You were believing it? Well…considering you’re one of the nuts who actually DOES organize according to color…
      Love that you have 12 year old Halloween costumes. So awesome. And love you back. Mwah!March 23, 2013 – 2:34 pmReplyCancel

  • Jean Heff - Nice work. My grandpa used to tell us long winded stories that always ended with “I’m pulling your leg! Hahahahaha!”
    Closets for moms are scary places- they always have at least one piece in there that brings our self esteem to our knees.
    Why no closet drawings? 🙂March 23, 2013 – 12:32 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - So true that things in our closets can bring our self esteem to low, low depths. Agh. And no closet drawings because I couldn’t figure out what to draw and already was late to the party with the post. Without drawing, I was able to write this quickly and link up. Drawings would have taken me a lot longer. But now I feel guilty about it. I’ll have to make up for none yesterday with more tomorrow or something…March 23, 2013 – 2:36 pmReplyCancel

      • Jean Heff - Oh,stop. Don’t feel guilty! Writing our blogs should be our happy places. I do love the pictures though!March 23, 2013 – 8:19 pmReplyCancel

  • Maggie Amada - Oh Man. I was reading on thinking you are the most organized and disciplined person I’ve ever met. When you called B.S., I laughed. It’s so true that I will never be bored enough to clean my closet. I think I’d rather cook a five course meal every day for a week. That being said, I do have to go through my daughter’s closet and get rid of anything 3T and below. (Sigh). I’m trying to find ways to get my daughters engaged in the effort so I’m not stuck doing it all by myself.March 23, 2013 – 12:51 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Glad I gave you a chuckle! And yeah, I need to go through my son’s closet and drawers, too. They grow so fast and those little clothes are out the door way before they’re worn out.
      Ooh and if you cook a five course meal every day for a week, can I come live with you that week? 😀March 23, 2013 – 2:37 pmReplyCancel

  • Rachel - You got me! I was with you through the whole lie. Probably because it all sounded so delightful. Well, delightful to have DONE! The reason I don’t do stuff like that is because it would never, in a million years, stay that way. So why bother?March 23, 2013 – 3:22 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Yay! I wondered if I’d taken it too far. I thought for sure that the part about planning my outfit would be a dead give-away that I was totally lying. And indeed. Why bother? So much better stuff to do each day…March 23, 2013 – 3:26 pmReplyCancel

  • Linda Atwell - Out One Ear - You are so funny! I’ve been doing some spring cleaning myself. It is so hard to let go of things. I move them from pile to pile to pile–and then I still have trouble parting with the item. Maybe it is parting with the memory? I wouldn’t be any help. But you did crack me up. Good luck, Kristi!March 23, 2013 – 4:12 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks, Linda. So glad I’m not alone with my piles-o-crapola!March 23, 2013 – 4:22 pmReplyCancel

  • Mod Mom Beyond IndieDom - You’re gonna laugh at me, but I’m so anal, I actually enjoy organizing and cleaning things like my closet. I don’t even have to be bored. I know. Whackadoo. What time should I be there? Mama needs a new pair of boots; $200 should just about do it. LOLMarch 23, 2013 – 6:23 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Mod – I’m not really laughing at you as much as I’m in awe of your anal traits. But maybe a little whackadoo. Haha, come by anytime!March 24, 2013 – 10:24 amReplyCancel

  • Misty@MeetTheCottons - You really had me going! Totally made me feel like I should rush to my closet and give it a good cleaning. Imagine my relief to hear it was all just a lie! Now I don’t have to feel bad about my closet dust bunnies, I mean, those guys are like family now!March 24, 2013 – 2:53 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Misty,
      Yes, relax. Those dust bunnies do really start to become like family, don’t they? 😉March 24, 2013 – 10:25 amReplyCancel

  • Michelle Liew - Hi Kristi! Oh yes, we’re never that bored to clean the closet out (at this stage, who knows what we’d find!) Thanks for sharing this hilarious post!March 24, 2013 – 3:22 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks, Michelle! Indeed, I’m sure that there are some pretty embarrassing clothes hidden in the dark recesses.March 24, 2013 – 10:26 amReplyCancel

  • clark - (…and getting to your FST-FRIDAY on Sunday morning says absolutely nothing about my keeping up…lol)

    …hey, the Wakefield Doctrine will predict that, while totally non-organized, your secret interesting/fun/get-pleasure-without-being-able-to-define-it part of your closet is the floor.
    Shoes have an interesting place in the reality of clarks, particularly clarklike female people.
    It is a relatively safe bet that somewhere in your closet, among the proper, sensible, my-god-when-can-I-take-these-off shoes and over by the very well worn slippers/house shoes (‘…I can’t believe you still wear those, you don’t even remember when you got them’) is a pair boots that you love.
    These boots are more utilitarian in design than anything else in the closet and… are more conducive to a good state of mind than anything else on the floor… *and* they also generate more than one “…seriously, you’re not really going to wear those to the…” comment from friends and family members.
    Thought I should share that… lolMarch 24, 2013 – 11:34 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Hahah, Clark! That’s perfect. I so have those boots. Two pairs actually. I’ve been known to pair them with dresses that they completely do not go with.
      And I’m really late to commenting, too…sigh…
      Thanks!March 24, 2013 – 2:10 pmReplyCancel

  • Julie DeNeen - Now see, I would do that. I think that makes me kinda sick in the head. Most of the time, I ignore dirt and clutter. But sometimes, I hit this threshold, and then I’m a TOTAL MANIAC. 🙂March 24, 2013 – 3:15 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Knock me over with a feather, it’s the famous Julie DeNeen! Here! On Fiinding Ninee 😀
      Thanks dude. And anytime you hit a threshold and have nothing left at your house to clean? Feel free to stop by.March 24, 2013 – 7:47 pmReplyCancel

  • Kate Hall - Sexy back fat made me laugh out loud. Ha! I was reading the first paragraph thinking…really? I would never peg her as one for dusting her hangers. Who does that??? Glad to know your more in my ballpark, living with the dust bunnies. And no,I don’t want to clean your closet. Well, maybe for $200. but I’d have to pay for airfare and all, so never mind.March 24, 2013 – 4:10 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Kate! Glad to know I’m not the only one who thinks it’s nuts to dust her hangers. Sorry about the airfare barrier. Sigh. And yeah, backfat sucks. There’s just no suckin’ that stuff in.March 24, 2013 – 7:48 pmReplyCancel

  • Paula J - Hi Kristi! Thanks for stopping by my blog and linking up with my NO RULES Weekend blog party, and for following! I’ve returned the follows :)) Hope you’re having a nice weekend!

    Paula
    lifeasweknowitbypaula.blogspot.comMarch 24, 2013 – 5:12 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks Paula, for hosting and for the return visit! I appreciate it and your NO RULES Weekend Blog Party, too. 😀March 24, 2013 – 7:48 pmReplyCancel

  • Love&Giggles - Me, me, me!!!!!! I will come over right now!March 29, 2013 – 5:46 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Okay, get over here already. I’m washing the sheets in the guest bedroom now.March 29, 2013 – 7:57 pmReplyCancel

  • Joy - You are describing my closet!! 🙂April 3, 2013 – 3:13 amReplyCancel

To the mom at kiss-n-ride drop off today, I understand that you’re in a hurry and that you have a routine for dropping off your kid in the right spot in the long line of cars we both wait in each morning.  I understand that we’re at an elementary school and that you’re proud of […]

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  • Joy - Aw, sorry that you had to experience this. Some people are just rude and do not think for a second. xoMarch 21, 2013 – 6:16 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks, Joy. The thing is, there are five spots for cars to park where you can avoid crossing the line by using only the sidewalks. Five spots for a few dozen parents who have to park.March 21, 2013 – 7:44 amReplyCancel

  • Kenya G. Johnson - My mom works as a receptionist at an elementary school. I hear all kinds of stories by what she can see. I wish she would blog, she said she would after she retired. Until then I’m saving the emails 😉 Do you remember the movie were Adam Sandler had a remote that he could pause everything around him? That would be one where you paused everything and then did something really mean to the van. No one would ever know 😉March 21, 2013 – 6:31 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Kenya,
      I hope your mom does blog. I’ll bet she has some amazing stories. I totally remember that movie! I wonder what I could do to her van…hmmm…. 😉March 21, 2013 – 7:45 amReplyCancel

  • @facethesun - And we wonder why so many kids are selfish! If their parents don’t set a good example, that is what they learn.March 21, 2013 – 8:07 amReplyCancel

    • admin - I know right? I get that parents can’t set a perfect example all the time but being kind to little kids? That’s one that should always be in place.March 21, 2013 – 8:15 amReplyCancel

  • Janine Huldie - After teaching middle and high school kids, this so doesn’t surprise me, but just so sorry you had to deal with this. Seriously and then these people wonder why their kids are monsters!!March 21, 2013 – 8:54 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Janine, I hadn’t realized you were a teacher. I bet you have some stories about the things you saw!March 21, 2013 – 9:45 amReplyCancel

  • Misty@MeetTheCottons - i call it car rider chicken, and it’s horrible! can not believe that mom gave you a face. how rude! i’d be so happy to hear that you gave her the finger. lol.March 21, 2013 – 9:32 amReplyCancel

    • admin - I love the name car rider chicken. The actual event, not so much…and I wish I’d have given her the finger! But you know…kids around and all that. Bah.March 21, 2013 – 9:46 amReplyCancel

  • Kerri - Yes, yes, yes!!! You just described Boo’s drop-off routine. I am sending this post to everyone I know 🙂March 21, 2013 – 9:36 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Kerri,
      You’re so awesome. It sucks that we have to deal with freaking drama at drop off along with everything else. Some people are just assholes.March 21, 2013 – 9:47 amReplyCancel

  • Stephanie @ Mommy, for real. - Wow, that really sucks. On a positive note, you wrote about it really beautifully. I really loved this post. I wish more people would stop and think about something from someone else’s perspective. This is really great, friend.March 21, 2013 – 10:05 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks, Stephanie! I wish people would stop to think more about others, too. Myself included sometimes. Thanks for the awesome kind words. <3March 21, 2013 – 10:16 amReplyCancel

  • suzie - I hate morning conflicts makes me feel funny for the rest of the day. Just breathe it out. But really she should take a chillMarch 21, 2013 – 10:05 amReplyCancel

    • admin - They really do muck up the rest of the day, don’t they?
      Thanks so much for the visit and the comment!March 21, 2013 – 10:17 amReplyCancel

  • Ellie - Ugh, people are really ridiculous sometimes! Sorry you had to deal with Ms. Scrunch Face, hopefully you’re day will get better.March 21, 2013 – 11:15 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks so much Ellie!March 21, 2013 – 7:16 pmReplyCancel

  • Amanda - You’re a beautiful soul to have such the response, and I couldn’t agree with you more. And for her sake, hopefully she will “wake up” before it’s too late. My preschooler does not have special needs, but no matter how big of a hurry we are in, I always slow down for her. Not just for her, but for me too. I slow down to enjoy her. Those little kisses that she’ll one day refuse to give in public, her little princess backpack and wiping to crusted toothpaste that always gets left on the corners of her little mouth while she says “Mom, don’t lick your finger and wipe it on me, that’s just gross!” lol Hopefully those who are in their own world, rushing through life as these moments pass them by will wake up and slow down before it’s too late. And, even when they are in a rush, hopefully they will remember how impactful a simple smile can be to a fellow mother, as well as a scrunchy “don’t mind me, I’m just one of THOSE people” faces. 😉March 21, 2013 – 12:17 pmReplyCancel

    • Amanda - Forgot to sign and introduce myself!!
      I’m Amanda*, the Modern Hippie Momma from http://modernhippiemomma.blogspot.com, And I love your story and reading your posts. So happy to have found your blog! <3March 21, 2013 – 12:20 pmReplyCancel

      • admin - Hi Amanda! Thanks so much for the visit and the sweet comment. Trust me that this was not the first draft and that the first was very “thanks a lot!” ish. I’ll definitely check out your blog! Thanks again.March 21, 2013 – 7:17 pmReplyCancel

        • admin - And you’re so right that it’s important to enjoy the moments that will pass all too soon.March 21, 2013 – 7:19 pmReplyCancel

  • Julia Tomiak - Wow. I got tears in my eyes reading this, because I hope I never have been like that mama. I used to teach special ed, and after that I was a pediatric P.T., so I know what you’re talking about. Fortunately, I’m blessed with very capable and independent children. But I hope, because of my experience, that I will never forget how lucky I am, and that I will, as they get older, help them appreciate it too. And I will remember this post if ever I am tempted to put my tiny worries before someone else’s. Thank you.March 21, 2013 – 1:07 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Aw, Julia, if you got tears in your eyes because you hope that you’ve never been like that mama, you very likely haven’t been. I think having any involvement with special kids changes us and makes us more aware in general of how lucky we are.
      And thank you for the visit and the comment. I appreciate it.March 21, 2013 – 7:20 pmReplyCancel

  • Emily - Oh I can picture that woman so well, I really can. She is the woman that lives in her bubble and has no clue about the world around her, whether it comes to blocking the drop-off lane or thinking she is being “wronged” by someone else. Her biggest worry of the day is probably what to pack her kid for lunch. She has no idea that our worries are that and yet so much more, when it comes to our kids….I can picture her because I’ve encountered her too. I love how you wrote about this — so controlled and yet you got your point across so beautifully.March 21, 2013 – 3:45 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Emily, you’re so right that she’s the one living in a bubble with no clue about the world around her. It’s too bad, too, because the world around us is pretty amazing if we take a minute to appreciate it. And you’re spot on that she has no ideas that our worries are packing a lunch AND so so SO much more.
      Thanks so much and I promise that the first draft wasn’t nearly so controlled. Good thing I waited to hit the publish button and came back to rethink it after Tucker’s bedtime last night or it would have been pretty angry sounding. A lesson that you recently reinforced for me when you mentioned having to wait to write. So thanks.March 21, 2013 – 7:23 pmReplyCancel

  • Jen - Screw her. I hope she didn’t mess with your day AND I hope you are NEVER like her. She sounds like a bitch. Her kids are going to be entitled self absorbed asses. She would never be friends with me, she clearly wouldn’t have the time. Also, please read my post, Your children are perfect just the way they are. I know life is hard, but Tucker is perfect, his smile could light up a galaxy. He’s funny and sweet, talking is over-rated. <3 TTTx10March 22, 2013 – 8:26 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Aw thank you! I love the “his smile could light up a galaxy!” And the post you mean of yours – is it the Love the People you Love one? I remember that one well. Gave me tears, and was awesome.March 22, 2013 – 1:25 pmReplyCancel

  • Deb (Urban Moo Cow) - People can be so oblivious and self-absorbed. Motherhood has made me so much less judgmental, so much less impatient with people. Everyone has a story. What’s amazing to me is how many parents for whom the same is not true.

    Some day, your son is going to be so proud of you. xoMarch 22, 2013 – 9:12 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Deb, I hope he’s proud of me! Thank you so much. And yes, motherhood makes us so much more tolerant. And patient. And thanks for the reminder that everybody has a story. That’s easy to forget sometimes.March 22, 2013 – 1:26 pmReplyCancel

  • Stacey - The last I checked, Frogger was a game we played in the 80s, not a game self-absorbed parents play with small children trying to get into school. We registered our son (current diagnosis : sensory processing disorder) for kindergarten. I already planned on walking him in every morning; now I have another excuse to do such. I have a feeling we may get those scrunchy faces. Our son doesn’t always understand that he needs to get out of other people’s way, especially if he is absorbed in a task (puddles, oh, yes he loves puddles too). I could not trust him to walk in by himself nor would I do that to him. Hopefully, if someone makes a face at me like that woman did to you, I will be as nice as you about it!March 22, 2013 – 9:58 amReplyCancel

    • admin - I remember Frogger! Loved that game, actually. I’m so glad you’re planning on walking your son in every morning. And I think learning to get out of people’s way is hard for all little kids. Add puddles and a diagnosis, and watch out!
      Oh and I didn’t really plan to be nice. I think I was just shocked and didn’t have time to react before she drove off. Oh well.March 22, 2013 – 1:28 pmReplyCancel

  • annie - she sounds like a dream. imagine how impatient she can be with the kid. I don’t think you will end up like her at all…March 22, 2013 – 10:09 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks Annie!March 22, 2013 – 1:28 pmReplyCancel

  • K - Wow. Your words are so powerful. I love how you wrote this post, and I hate that you have to deal with people like this. I’ve encountered them, too…There was this one time I was walking with a group of people, walking as fast as I could and trying not to fall, and then I heard an angry voice pipe up, “Why are you going so slowly? Speed up, won’t you?!!” Ugh. I just hate it when people make assumptions. Some people, like the woman you wrote about, are just so caught up in their own little worlds that they don’t even try to see things from others’ perspectives. Thank you for writing this post.March 22, 2013 – 10:36 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks so much! I suppose we’ve all encountered them. Sorry to hear that you had to experience it personally. People can be such jerks. I hope you said something to the person who who pooped on your day, unlike me!March 22, 2013 – 1:30 pmReplyCancel

  • Wendy - Thanks for reminding us all that there is a world out there outside of our own families. I love reading your perspectives.March 22, 2013 – 12:23 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks for the comment, Wendy!March 22, 2013 – 1:30 pmReplyCancel

  • Jamie - This was super on-point! Owen just started his new Special Needs preschool at our local public elementary school on Monday, and though I haven’t had your experience at drop-off (yet?), I have had many experiences in public places – parking lots, grocery stores, restaurants, etc. – to know exactly how it feels. Know that you will likely never be like crusty face…and that’s a good thing.March 22, 2013 – 4:01 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks, for coming by, Jamie! I hope that you and Owen have only the very best school drop-off experiences. Because having had them in parking lots and grocery stores already is just plain enough.
      And I hope he loves school!March 22, 2013 – 5:16 pmReplyCancel

  • Maggie Amada - I hope you scrunched your face right back. She deserved it.March 22, 2013 – 6:20 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Maggie, I wish that I could say that I did. Sadly, I just tried to hurry Tucker along…March 22, 2013 – 10:25 pmReplyCancel

  • Rachel - These things happen all the time in adult life, and we process them and move on. They sting so much more when there are kids involved. We want to believe that people would behave a little bit better because there are children around, that they would want to set a good a example for their own child, that they love their own child and would love yours by extension, that they understand that you are all part of a precious community of young people. It works this way for some people. You, I’m sure, feel this way most of the time — but not everyone is like you. And it’s unfortunate.March 22, 2013 – 10:21 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks, Rachel. I do feel like that most of the time. Motherhood is a bond. One that trumps so many other bonds that it continually shocks me that not all of us feel communal towards our kids. Why does it take tragedies like Sandy Hook for us to pull together as mothers? Why can’t we pull together as mothers all of the time? Me included, here. Because sometimes other people’s kids are not full of my favorite things.March 22, 2013 – 10:28 pmReplyCancel

  • Alana Terry - Doesn’t sound like a fun encounter. There are so many times I wish I could jump in someone’s brain and make them get it. 🙁 Until then, I guess we get the chance to practice patience!March 22, 2013 – 11:34 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Ach, it wasn’t a fun encounter. Not at all. I wish we could jump in people’s brains, too…March 22, 2013 – 11:52 pmReplyCancel

  • Linda Atwell - Out One Ear - YES! I really wonder sometimes, was I given Lindsey to learn patience. Patience I wasn’t even interested in learning, but had to. You always hit the nail right on the head Kristi! Thanks for another great post. I love it!March 23, 2013 – 9:04 pmReplyCancel

Some of the cool kids like Stephanie at Mommy, For Real, Kate at Can I get another bottle of whine and Kenya at Here’s the Thing participate in this Monday Listicles thing.  If you, like me, are on the dumb side and aren’t sure whether a listicle is simply a list that got tickled, I Googled […]

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  • Kerri - How about the time he didn’t freak out that you took Botox and blamed the rash on a centipede 🙂 And I cannot help but wonder, is Robert right now thinking: What did Kristi do that she is buttering me up?March 18, 2013 – 10:43 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Kerri, YOU are awesome. I’m sitting here in a room all alone laughing hysterically. I should have put that on the list! Oh well. And yes, he was VERY surprised when I told him that I was writing about him being awesome. He was so surprised in fact that it made me feel bad.March 18, 2013 – 11:30 amReplyCancel

  • Kenya G. Johnson - Awww, what a super sweet post. Girl you taught me something knew. I thought listicle was made up word. I also thought the word in the word bubble was made up. As for #4 – been there. So sometimes I think its weird for my husband not to know where I am. So sometimes I’ll call and say, “I just called to let you know I’m not laying in a ditch somewhere just in case you were wondering.” I am kinda jealous so I’ll also call and say, “I’m just calling to make sure you’re not laying in a ditch somewhere.” And I’m also really jealous of your #9.

    Glad you linked up!March 18, 2013 – 10:53 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Really? I taught you something? Wow, that is COOL. Actually, I assumed it was a made up word at first too, but thought I’d better Google it because I wasn’t sure. Yay for something new!
      That’s too funny that you call him to let him know you’re not laying in a ditch somewhere. Adorable. And, yeah, number 9 is a weird one. I have no clue how it started but I’m NOT going to ask about it. That’s for sure.March 18, 2013 – 11:32 amReplyCancel

  • Jamie@SouthMainMuse - Yay for doing laundry. That is wonderful. My husband would have no idea how to do that. And sleeping in — what a treat.March 18, 2013 – 11:18 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks for the comment, Jamie! Yeah, sleeping in is a pretty big treat for sure.March 18, 2013 – 11:33 amReplyCancel

  • BonnyBard - HI! So glad you decided to join in today! Love your drawings!!
    🙂March 18, 2013 – 11:38 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks for a great topic!March 18, 2013 – 11:50 amReplyCancel

  • Dana - As I am up to my eyeballs in laundry this morning, I’m totally jealous of your #9. And my husband actually tried out for Jeopardy – now it’s your turn to be jealous.March 18, 2013 – 11:54 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Wow, I am jealous! Will he get to be on Jeopardy? That’s cool!March 18, 2013 – 12:17 pmReplyCancel

  • christine - In 18 years, my husband never did laundry, mostly because I didn’t want him to. The last couple of weeks, he’s been doing laundry non-stop over the weekends. I have to say, it is wonderful. I wouldn’t ask your husband about it either. Just enjoy!
    #6 cracked me up. First, that he came up with one for you so easily. Secondly, WHY does he know the language they speak in Maldives?March 18, 2013 – 12:07 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Christine, I have no idea why he knows the things he knows. He LIKES that stuff. I guess that makes it easier to remember. Love that your hubs is doing laundry over the weekends!March 18, 2013 – 12:18 pmReplyCancel

  • Yona - Awe….#10 is the best. Great picture.

    I love your little drawings…I was cracking up at the same expression for both types of meals. Cute! I also really like #6…funny!March 18, 2013 – 12:12 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks so much Yona! His expression really doesn’t change from each meal. Weird but I’ll take it!March 18, 2013 – 12:18 pmReplyCancel

  • Janine Huldie - Awesome and think you two did a great job with making Tucker. Oh and I loved the Jeopardy question. Yup, I am with you and have no idea what that even meant until read on, lol!! 🙂March 18, 2013 – 12:28 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Me neither on the Jeopardy question. I had to Google how to spell it because I was sure he was wrong. He wasn’t. Thanks for the comment!March 18, 2013 – 12:34 pmReplyCancel

  • just JENNIFER - Oh I love it! He sounds like a great guy. Love your last one.March 18, 2013 – 1:20 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks, Jennifer!March 18, 2013 – 4:54 pmReplyCancel

  • Emily - Robert DOES sound awesome – especially the laundry part. If he ever gets bored and wants to do another load or two, send him to my house. I’ve got plenty! Oh and thank you for googling listicles…I’ve really got to try participating – maybe next week!?March 18, 2013 – 1:27 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Emily,
      The laundry part IS super awesome. Trust me though when I tell you he is far from perfect. You should participate. If nothing else, it saves you from having to think about what to write about.March 18, 2013 – 4:54 pmReplyCancel

  • Sara - Love this one. Yaaay, Robert!
    …and what a great reminder to appreciate the stuff you love about him. I found a lot of overlap about what I love about Kev. 🙂

    Btw, I would have thought a listicle is a testosterone-filled list (for ex. 1. Watch Nascar. 2. Write name in snow in piss. 3. Beat up a badger….. y’know, that sort of thing). And just b/c it’s in Wikipedia doesn’t mean it ISN’T a made-up word. ….for that matter, aren’t ALL words made-up words? 😉March 18, 2013 – 1:55 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Sara,
      Funny how we like the same stuff huh? And HAHAHA to a listicle being a testosterone-filled list!
      And oh. Totally got the “I’ll never get a pony face” with the revelation that I didn’t think of it still being a made up word. Something I should have realized, for sure. Being as pretty much anybody can enter stuff on Wiki and all. Sigh. Oh well, it’s a word now. After all, I typed it. And you typed it. It therefore exists.March 18, 2013 – 4:57 pmReplyCancel

  • Tamara - Loved this post! It’s so important to remember to focus on the good things instead of dwelling on the little, annoying things. What a beautiful list and a great reminder for all of us to point out what we love about our spouses more often!March 18, 2013 – 2:43 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Tamara,
      You have a cool name! And you’re so right – this linkup really made me think of all the reasons I love my husband. Usually it’s easier to remember all the reasons why he annoys me.March 18, 2013 – 4:58 pmReplyCancel

  • Stephanie @ Mommy, for real. - Love, love, love EVERY single thing about this. The pictures were SO perfect- the first one killed me. Oh, not to mention the beautiful actual photos of you guys. Wow. Your husband sounds so frickin’ awesome, for real. The laundry…the sleeping in…plus he sounds very mellow and even keel like my husband. Much unlike me. And probably you. No offense- but that’s why I like you. xoxo Way to bring it for the Listicles!March 18, 2013 – 3:22 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Stephanie,
      He can be super awesome. Especially with the laundry. And you’re so right that he is totally mellow and even keel. Unlike me. Or you. 😀
      So can I sit at the cool kid table for lunch this week then? Since I participated and everything?March 18, 2013 – 4:59 pmReplyCancel

  • Rachel - Aw, so sweet, and you’re going to be getting a lot of husbands in trouble with this post. I am personally walking the computer over to mine to show him a few of these that he never does…March 18, 2013 – 4:37 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Rachel,
      Ah, your poor hubby! I’m sure he can do tons of stuff that Robert can’t do. Like, fix anything? I even have to hang all the pictures on the walls. Because the drill we have, and the level? Mine before we ever met. He has a hammer and a shitton of worthless alan wrenches. That’s about it. Seriously.March 18, 2013 – 5:01 pmReplyCancel

  • The Dose of Reality - I love this list so much! I love that you admire each other’s intelligence.
    I have to admit, I feel a little robbed that your husband does all of the laundry. I didn’t even know that was an option. I might just have to mention this to my husband who is also named Robert. If one Robert can do it….March 18, 2013 – 5:35 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Thank you so much! And you’re right! If one Robert can do it…they all SHOULD right? Seriously, I have no clue why he started doing all the laundry. Probably he wanted to wear something that was dirty and I just waited too long. Thanks for commenting!March 18, 2013 – 5:39 pmReplyCancel

  • Sara - Love your list! My hunny does the same with dinner, as long as there is food for us to eat he’s happy. It makes hard days so much easier!March 18, 2013 – 5:48 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Sara, you’re so right that it makes the hard days so much easier when they don’t complain about what’s for dinner. We eat breakfast dinners often, too. Thanks for visiting and commenting!March 18, 2013 – 5:53 pmReplyCancel

  • Robbie - Glad you linked up with Listicles! Love the pictures and cartoons. Sounds like a great guy.March 18, 2013 – 7:06 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Glad YOU linked up here! Thanks for the comment.March 18, 2013 – 10:44 pmReplyCancel

  • Jen - Yea Robert! Boo for being on the phone when you should be playing chase. But yea, for laundry and smart stuff and Tucker!!!!
    Mine will also go out at anytime and get what I want, but it’s usually “Dude, you drank all the milk, now what’s Isaiah going to have in the morning?” “Well, I’ll go out and get some.” “While you’re at it, get me some wine so I can have a 2 day hangover.”
    hugs TTTx10
    btw skipped a bunch to get to you, that’s how much I love you!March 18, 2013 – 9:46 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - Hahah to the “while you’re at it get me some wine.” I hope the 2-day hangover was milder than it sounds. ouch (whispered).
      Thank you for skipping a bunch to get here. Some of them are mean anyway and don’t comment back. Just saying. Love you back my little crazy eye TTTx10 tweepie tweep. Nite.March 18, 2013 – 10:46 pmReplyCancel

  • Kate Hall - Awww, that is just adorable! What a great guy! Ok, the fact that he knew the language spoken in Maldives blows me away. Where is Maldives? That’s a country, right? Wait, is it? I’m homeschooling my kids and the best part is that I get to learn all the stuff now that I snored at in school. We’re studying Peru this week…I had to look up where Peru was. Didn’t even know Machu Piccu was there and I’m not sure if I spelled it correctly just now. I love your list. He sounds like a wonderful guy!March 18, 2013 – 11:51 pmReplyCancel

    • Kate Hall - Oh, and thanks for clearing up the whole Listicles definition for me. I thought it was just a word Stasha made up. All these months I’ve been doing it…who knew!March 18, 2013 – 11:54 pmReplyCancel

      • admin - Kate,
        I have no clue where anything is. I’m sort of jealous you’re homeschooling right now because you get to relearn all the stuff I somehow managed not to learn or to forget. Ok wait, but I don’t actually want to home school. But I’m jealous that you’re going to be smarter than a fifth grader!
        And I’m glad it wasn’t just me that didn’t know what a listicle was….
        🙂March 19, 2013 – 7:39 amReplyCancel

  • Robin Jingjit - I love how you said you don’t question it! So funny!March 19, 2013 – 7:59 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Well if I do, he might start to wonder why he’s doing it all…:)March 19, 2013 – 8:16 amReplyCancel

  • Ducky - I”m thrilled when Irishman does the laundry….except for mine. For some reason MY clothes are the only ones in the house that shrink under his cleaning procedures.March 19, 2013 – 9:38 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Ugh that’s a bummer that your clothes shrink. I’ve had to remind Robert to not dry my bras more than once. I think he’s got it down, now. Thanks for the comment!March 19, 2013 – 6:00 pmReplyCancel

  • Rorybore - Love the drawings! very nice.

    Mine does his own laundry too. Well, if you can call remembering to put it in the wash at 11:30 pm and then remember to dry it sometime a few days later. I don’t interfere; it seems to work for him. LOLMarch 19, 2013 – 10:43 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Whatever works, right? I’d take it! Better than having to do it yourself.March 19, 2013 – 6:00 pmReplyCancel

  • Stacey - Shut your mouth. He does ALL the laundry?!? I am officially jealous. Mine will pitch in, but laundry duty is all mine. Your guy sounds like a pretty awesome, supportive guy! Definitely a keeper!March 19, 2013 – 11:22 amReplyCancel

    • admin - Thanks, Stacey! Trust me when I tell you that there are things he’s utterly worthless at as well. Like hanging pictures. Or painting the boy’s new room. The paint’s been sitting there for months now.March 19, 2013 – 6:01 pmReplyCancel

  • Misty@MeetTheCottons - awe, this is great!March 19, 2013 – 8:59 pmReplyCancel

    • admin - 🙂 thanks, sweets.March 19, 2013 – 11:38 pmReplyCancel

  • Alicia - Lost In Holland - wow, he DOES sound like the perfect man… especially the cooking and laundry part! I might steal him from you just for that.
    My hubs shares many traits on the list – letting me sleep in and not being jealous and being really smart. though, he is more like dweeby math smart – like calculating sh*t rainman style in his head. Bizarre.March 20, 2013 – 9:43 amReplyCancel

  • Joy - I love this list! He really sounds awesome!March 21, 2013 – 6:57 amReplyCancel

  • Jessica - This is an awesome list. It makes me want to hug my hubby right now! I also think I need to check out Janine’s blog more often. Her blog hops might be the thing I need to cure my writer’s block! Thank you for sharing and thank you for stopping by my blog. I am a new follower 🙂

    Jessica
    The Wondering BrainMarch 29, 2013 – 8:36 pmReplyCancel

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