Archive for December, 2006

Well, Christmas is over, but I have to say, being sick got the best of us more than the holiday festivities.  I can’t remember the last time I blogged or read other ones…but hopefully the new year will end this three month stretch of illness in our family.  That or I’ll die of frustration.  Anyway, [...]

I’m actually looking forward to Monday so I can sit for a second.  Lots of fantastic stuff to do this weekend, but it can be overwhelming.
And I hate to complain but I think part of the problem is I’m totally cranky about the laundry situation.  As of Friday, the parts hadn’t arrived at the service [...]

Why does Pottery Barn think 10-20 bucks off a $570 dollar toy is a sale worthy of a shocking red line through the original price?
Why is it inevitable that your sick kid will puke in the car on the way to the doctor after showing zero signs of nausea beforehand?
Why is it impossible to get [...]

Almost all my Christmas Shopping is done.  I have some little things left, but I enjoy being out in the hustle and bustle when I’m not trying to buy a million little presents. 
There’ll be baking and making things–the kids can hardly wait to do each thing.  And that’s so fun.  This is the first year [...]

Walsh out in Oakland
November 28, 2006
By Bob Carr, Photojournalist - Raiderfans.net

John Shoop
Raiderfans.net has learned that Offensive Coordinator John Walsh has been replaced by Oakland Raiders Tight Ends coach John Shoop. Shoop is in his second season with the Silver and Black. Shoop is no newbie to the NFL and has over 10…
John is Bill’s brother [...]

…Jaye prompted me to get off my butt and post my fascinating news!
I was contacted this week by the Montel Williams Show to be part of a political (they wanted an average housewife’s point of view) show. 
They found me by googling Housewife blog and politics.  I came up #4 of 707,000 results!
So I email back [...]