YCMTSU: TV TIME - We had to skip One’s TV time . . . Me: You can watch TV after dinner if we have time. One: I’m going to be good like you won’t believe. DISCLAIMER:  You need to know that I have 3 children.  I will call them One, Two, and Three and the... Continue Reading →

STICK AND STONES -  Growing up I always heard, "Sticks and stones may break your bones, but words will never hurt you". Not true. Words can and do hurt. In fact, broken bones heal and, for the most part, we forget about the break. Words, though . . . sometimes the damage done by words... Continue Reading →

YCMTSU: SQUIRREL - One: Mommy, the squirrel is climbing up the birdfeeder. Me: Well, tell it to get off of it. One (opens the back door): Hey! HEEYYY! [the squirrel runs away] Good squirrel. DISCLAIMER:  You need to know that I have 3 children.  I will call them One, Two, and Three and the first... Continue Reading →

TRUE (REAL) LOVE I always thought that love was forever. I have learned through trial and error that sometimes it is and sometimes it is not. The length that someone loves can depend on the type of love. There are many different types of love. Love of family, friends, yourself. Love has different levels: playful,... Continue Reading →

YCMTSU:  BON JOVI song LAST CIGARETTE  - One was singing the Bon Jovi song “Last Cigarette”. I commented on it. One:  It’s okay, Mommy. It isn’t real . . . rats don’t really sing. [Last Singing Rat vs Last Cigarette] DISCLAIMER:  You need to know that I have 3 children.  I will call them One,... Continue Reading →

CHIVALRY Is chivalry dead? I hope not. Historically, chivalry was a medieval system of knightly conduct where honor, bravery, courtesy, and loyalty were shown. More recently it has been seen as - what is now considered - an old-fashioned courtesy, such as opening doors and ensuring safety. Personally, I enjoy having a door opened for... Continue Reading →

YCMTSU:  THE HOOKER  - One was “helping” Dad in the yard by collecting sticks. I went out to see how they were doing. One:  Mommy, I’m a hooker! Me:  You are? One:  Yes, see my stick? It has a hook on the end so I can hook things. DISCLAIMER:  You need to know that I... Continue Reading →

YCMTSU:  I AM DREAMING  - One was asleep when Dad got home. He went in to check on them, as promised. One was sound asleep (or so he thought). Then One passed gas and said:  “I’m dreaming I’m a stink bug.” DISCLAIMER:  You need to know that I have 3 children.  I will call them... Continue Reading →

YCMTSU:  WATER  - One told me that I was “specialer than water”.  DISCLAIMER:  You need to know that I have 3 children.  I will call them One, Two, and Three and the first child that I refer to in the story will be One, the second will be Two, etc.  I will also refer to... Continue Reading →