I don’t see the problem.
Also another example of our parents just being kind of over parenting when it came to me. 😂

We’re a fucking theater??

If you’re trying to bake with your kid and also trying to let go of your perfectionist tendencies and controlling nature— I see you.

Things I’ve learned about myself- finally:
When I’m overwhelmed, I choose to actively further overwhelm myself rather than pull back.
Case in point- I’m actively researching marathons to run.

I'm in class tonight and not watching the Lynx.
For the first time in my millions of years of schooling, I'm tempted to run the game in the background of my computer...

So is he a liar or is it dementia?
Remember- two things can be true at the same time…

Real middle age irritation I probably shouldn’t admit to:
Costco stopped selling my favorite underwear

Our rule in the smoker for ribs is 3-2-1. 3 hrs in the smoke, 2 hrs with a mop wrapped in foil in the smoker, 1 more hr unwrapped in the smoker. We like 230-240

Dear overstimulated, introverted moms:
If you’re not wearing one earbud at the playground and listening to what brings you joy- you really should. It helps.

Why’s my toddler crying?
I won’t hold her hand while she goes potty.
“I need someboddddyyyy to hoollllld my hannnd!!”

To all the “we have the same 24 hrs” people:
Getting up early to workout or meditate or touch grass or whatever is a lot easier when you’re not also awake with a toddler from 3-4:30.

What’s the stage of grief where you hide in your basement with your dog?

I’m offended. We would absolutely know Sen Smith at the fair or anywhere else! She’s a rockstar!

I would like to have my birthday in the vicinity of yours.

There’s an ad that comes on our local streaming news often selling a rubber gasket for between your seat and center console in the car.
The tag line is “nothing will fall between the cracks again!”

HA!

Budgets are moral documents. Jesus said so.

I wake up and clean the kitchen.
I make breakfast and then clean the kitchen.
I make lunch.
I provide 892 snacks.
I clean the kitchen.
I make dinner.
I clean the kitchen before bed.
And God help us if we have a baking activity during the day.
Ugh.

I’ve become my father.
I’m sitting in the car, with it running, waiting for my family to leave for church.

When I was little, the U.S. military came to our home at gunpoint and took me and my family away. We were imprisoned for years in barbed wire camps simply because we were Japanese American. I have spent my life telling that story, hoping it would never be repeated.

So, Make Coke Mexican Again??

It’s a rough morning of news.
Again.

Good grief! How many children is that?? The usual 3?

A dear friend’s son was drafted into professional baseball tonight. I love being tangentially proud and it’s really weird to be of the age where that’s possible.

Is there a bigger bullshit phrase in American english than “prior authorization”??!!

I’m planning on really tempting fate with my caffeine consumption today.
Toddlers are the worst.

Me to 3.5 yr old: you’re making me nuts.
3.5 yr old to me: I’m making you ‘nanas!

I’ve been laughing all day

Costco wine recommendations

Hey moms-
I see you.
You’re doing so much work and such a good job.

Toddler: daddy, what do you want to order?
Spouse: a well behaved kid.
Toddler: no.