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on judging others:
Peppermist: So in band, this kid was making a weird noise, so I turned to look at him to figure out what the sound was. And he stared at me, and I stared at him..
Me: AND THEN YOU HUGGED!
Peppermist: EW NO. Then he said “Don’t judge me!”
Me: oh. and you said?
Peppermist: I said ‘I am not judging you, I’m just making split second decisions in regards to your entire personality based on this single moment in time!’
Me: I have taught you well, child. I have taught you well.
on parenting:
MK: At least you don’t have a chaotic mother, like hers! Peppermist: No, she’s not chaotic. PSYCHOTIC, maybe, but not chaotic. Me:….wait, what?! I resemble that remark.
World's Strictest Parents!
Anyone who’s read any of my numerous blogs knows that I have a possibly unhealthy love for reality TV. It tickles my fancy, it reminds me that people are NUTS, and that my life? is not so bad. In fact, my life? is pretty darn good, and my kids are better than yours, and while […]
Keeping Promises and RAK! [GIVEAWAY!]
In August, Peppermist turned 15. Her birthday was on a week when we had zero cash flow, and she – being the most awesome of awesomeness – accepted that I had a gift in mind, but it would need to wait a bit. I promised I’d surprise her with it soon…ish. That’s not to say […]
Dear PTB: Should my lazy teenager get a job?
It’s Sunday! We’ve made it a week of posting EVERY SINGLE DAY! I know you’re excited too, right? (…hello? Is this thing on? Anybody here? Bueller?!) So today, I thought I’d open up the mailbag, and see what question popped up first. Remember, you can ask PTB for snarky answers to you’re teenager woes too! […]
