Life is a Circus
Share the lies: I have a tendency to be a tad high strung. When I have people over, I work really hard to make things “perfect.” Sometimes by making and Nick my self temporarily insane with my over planning, over cleaning and most of all, over stressing. So when I invited a family over for [...]
Mommy Shamed.
Share the lies: Yesterday was one of my “free time” days , and during my four hours “off” per week, I decided that under no circumstances will I clean. So after grocery shopping, I decided to go for a power walk through the neighborhood to get some exercise. I was on my way back and [...]
The First Day of High School
Share the lies: By the time you read this, it’ll be over. So feel free to ask how it went. As you all know, my family recently moved to a place where we know no one. My kids are cool and all, but mama needs some local friends. It was with this need in mind [...]
The Thing About Happily Ever After
Share the lies: Growing up, we are taught that “Happily Ever After” is the end of the story. The fairy princess meets her prince. They fall in love instantly, then ride off into the sunset on a white horse. I am here to tell you today, that it’s a complete farce. With a big side [...]
It’s Not Okay.
Share the lies: I’ve mentioned before that Tilly is lactose intolerant, and since we took her off dairy products her symptoms got better, but never went away entirely. A few months after no dairy, she started spitting up like a baby. It was weird, and after a couple of months and some very expensive medications [...]
Happy Winesday!
Share the lies: Accident? I think not. Have you seen something hilariously wrong like this? If so, take a picture and email it to me at andotherlies@gmail.com. I’d love to make this a weekly routine! Have a great Winesday! Share the lies:
The Ten Commandments of the Movies
Share the lies: We took the kids to the movie theatre this weekend to see Finding Nemo in 3D. This was Tilly’s first time at a movie, and we quickly discovered this was a terrible idea. Next time, we’ll be smarter about it and keep the following commandments in mind before taking the children to [...]
Goddess of the Paper Dress
Share the lies: I do it every year, just like I have to I hate it, I think it’s gross when the doctor does what she’s supposed to But the very worst part of it all, I really must confess Is that stark white paper dress. The nurse takes my vitals, then says “get undressed” [...]
Lady, You Need to Shut Your Cheese Hole!
Share the lies: When is it O.K. to lose your sh*t with a total stranger? Is it ever, without mimicking a scene from Falling Down? Today I was this close: Let me preface my rant, by adding that this is how I slept the night before. So, I may have been was a smidge crabby. [...]
Friday Quiz!
Share the lies: Back in the olden days when I taught, I would give my students a short quiz every Friday. My students hated me for it, but it actually helped their grades since they only needed to remember 4 days worth of material. Plus, they could use their corrected quizzes to study for chapter [...]
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