Kim Says

Why do we insist on re-naming our children after fruits and vegetables? (Or any kind of food item, really).  Are we channeling our inner Praying Mantis? If we call the children by a favorite snack item are we really planning on churning them into meat pies?  
When my kids were small their nicknames ranged from Sweet […]

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Santa dumped a load on our house this year! It was slightly overwhelming. We actually had to take two intermissions from gift opening in order to get through it all! That’s crazy! 
I think everyone got some really good stuff, taking a good chunk off of their lists anyway. Of course, the best part was everyone […]

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I have a pal that finally…FINALLY got all of the extra home invaders out on their own! Yes, the last son entered the Navy and the last daughter rented her own place. Even the extra brother in the basement packed up and adventured off to South Korea!  
S and her Hubby began enjoying their home all […]

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Daughter Sari is preggers for the second time. The first time she was the ultimate incubator and behaved well. We ended up nicknaming the baby bump BO, after a character in a movie that drank a lot of water. Apparently, she was a thirsty fetus. This time, it seems we need to nickname the baby […]

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Thanksgiving Dinner Conversation:
Hubby: Well kids, don’t be expecting any landfall when we finally kick the bucket.
Me: No kidding I waste my money on houses and random pieces of furniture
Sari: I waste my money on cars and cute clothes
Boy: I waste my money on booze and women
Scooter: I want a real live pussy kitty!
Happy Thanksgiving!

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