Death on a Waffle

Posted by mimi on Apr 23, 2005 in dish | 0 comments I have just crawled out of an all-nighter coma. Last night was Grad Nite at Disney, and I was lead chaperone.Remember when we all used to wait until 9:30 to get dressed to go out? Having children kicks that ability right out of the system. Now, consciousness at 9:30 is a major accomplishment, especially if a child has fallen asleep against you (better than Unisom).Last night, though, I load up...
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Sally Field Moment

Posted by mimi on Apr 6, 2005 in dish | 0 comments I’m going through DD’s backpack and pull out a piece of paper addressed to me. Open it up, and what do you know–someone out there thinks I might be a good person for the PTA Board.(moment of silence for everyone to stop chuckling)The first thing that flits across my brain is “You like me! You really like me!” You know, that Sally Field burble when she won the Oscar...
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I Suck.

Posted by mimi on Mar 31, 2005 in dish | 2 comments Ever have one of those weeks where nothing you do satisfies you? I’m having one. I look around and can’t find anything to be happy about. I suck at work (don’t have my lesson plans done). I suck at home (place is a wreck, and we’re still finishing up the trim work in the bedroom). I suck in the closet (nothing to wear, and I’m overweight anyhow). I suck health-wise...
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Two Minute Pity Party

Posted by mimi on Mar 25, 2005 in dish | 1 comment I didn’t final in the Golden Heart.Again.While installing our new bedroom floor, I had one ear tuned to the phone, just in case someone from Houston was calling to tell me that Crash Test had finaled in the Novel with Strong Romantic Elements category. The phone rang several times, but none of the calls came from Houston.**sigh**I’ll live. It’s not the first time I’ve...
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