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Name: Autumn's Mom

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Wednesday, March 29, 2006

Crazy Thoughts I've had a lot of great ideas the past few days for some posts. But no energy to write about them. Cramps and children's white lies have overwhelmed me the past couple of days. I'm gonna need a blood transfusion here soon. Any O positive out there??? haha Seriously, the past couple of days have been a little tense. The child feels the need to lie about silly little things and it's pissing her father off so much he didn't even want to watch his beloved South Park this evening. Of course, this drives me completely insane because I need complete harmony in the home OR to be the only one in the home with raging hormones that drive her to butcher her family. I'm exaggerating. I'd much rather butcher my uterus and bury the fucking thing in the backyard, but I digress. Then there is the dog. Minnie. Her new name is Shit Machine. This dog craps like you wouldn't even believe. I counted 6 times in one day. WTF?!? is up with that? And when the bitch is not crapping? She's eating it. Right out of the cat box. She thinks it's like her personal snack machine in there. It's totally turning me off. I may need to send her back to her foster mama. Cuz GROSS. Between the yelling, the crying, the hemorrhaging and all the shit...I have found time to get on the treadmill (girlfriend letting me borrow hers), bake some cookies and make an awesome dinner. Can you handle this after the shit talk? Sure you can! Suck it up!! I made pork chops with a marsala/roasted garlic mushroom soup gravy and mashed potatoes. M said it was very tasty. He never uses the word very unless he really really means it. So you know it was mm mm good. Oh. And my man CHRIS is STILL rocking da house! You can look...But don't touch! hahaha Well, you can touch. It's your computer screen. posted by Autumn's Mom at 8:57 PM - 12 WTF!

 

Tuesday, March 28, 2006

Celebrity Face Match No, it's not a new plastic surgery show on E!. I decided to try the website that J tried to find her celebrity face match. I got a two-fer. The only pic of me I could find (here at work) was one of Autumn and I at a friends wedding. My first match was Olivia Newton John, at 58%. I think I'll stop right there. Who doesn't think Sandy is cute as a button??? Autumn's first match was Linsey Lohan at 62%. NOT. I don't want my daughter's match to be a skankasourus. Next. Hilary Swank at 60%. Eh, too old for her. NEXT. (I like how you can keep hitting next) Jessica Alba at 60%. Ok, now I'm getting freaked out. My 11 year old is being matched up with super hotties. My next two were Emma Watson (yea the child from Harry Potter) and Patsy Kline. How depressing. I guess it could be worse. It could be Jason Biggs. hahaha ok..seriously J, I'm kidding like the bitch that I am. I hit next a bunch of times to find a boy. But I didn't get none. I was wearing make-up in the picture. Maybe that had something to do with it?? Wow, this could have been really scary. I couldn't have gotten Alexis Arquette! Have you guys been watching Surreal Life on VH-1? LOVE IT. Alexis is the brother of David, Patricia and Rosanna. She prefers to be a female. You may remember him/her in the movie the Wedding Winger. She played the Boy George looking wedding singer. They uglied her up for that role. She's more attractive than that. You know, if you are into that sorta thing. winks posted by Autumn's Mom at 11:29 AM - 3 WTF!

 

Monday, March 27, 2006

Be Delicious I am! I'm wearing my new perfume today. It's an early Mother's Day present to myself. What are you wearing? posted by Autumn's Mom at 10:02 AM - 4 WTF!

 

Saturday, March 25, 2006

I Heart Krispy Kreme It's not love, but it's darn close. posted by Autumn's Mom at 11:58 PM - 6 WTF!

 

Friday, March 24, 2006

Flashback Friday We are listening to XM online. Every time Whitney Houston comes on..I just get sad. Once upon a time there was a beautiful God lovin girl named Whitney. She had was beautiful inside and out. She had a voice of pure gold. Then one day, she met a son of a whore crack head named Bobby. He too at one time had potential. His voice was ok. Alright, I like My Perogotive and Don't Be Cruel. She thought she would kiss this toad and turn him into her Prince Charming. Instead, he gave her the kiss of crack and it's been down hill ever since. Now she's just a mean old bitch who doesn't like her fans anymore and needs the crack prince to "get her doody bubbles out her butt". She says that's love. I say that's fucking sad. Flashback O-V-E-R posted by Autumn's Mom at 8:36 AM - 3 WTF!

 

Thursday, March 23, 2006

Intervention We had the big sit down last night. It was right when I got home from work. Which was good because I needed to go grocery shopping, do laundry and watch Chicken Little get voted off Idol. We sat awkwardly for maybe a minute then my friend dove right in. We questioned a little bit about what's been going on. Autumn clammed up so tight, I thought I was gonna have to lather her in baby oil to loosen her up. Basically, we laid it down that they do not have to be friends just because other mom and I are friends. If you don't have anything nice to say, then keep your trap shut. Do NOT BEAT ON EACH OTHER. We explained the serious consequences of getting caught physically fighting at school. Both girls teared up some. Each apologized for the kicking and the punching. Each said good bye to each other. That was it. It was pretty painless. I'm glad we got them together. And I hope it truly works. Maybe they will be friends again. Maybe they won't. Their personalities just clash a lot. Or maybe they are too much alike?? To some degree I would say yes. That's hard for me to say. You know I think Autumn is a great kid. The other kid (I know longer feel the need to call her bitch face) is questionable. She's a kid lookin for love in all the wrong places. What I came away with is that they are 10 and 11. I had such a violent reaction to this situation, that I needed to be reminded that they are KIDS. Not adults. I needed to see that in person. I'm a visual learner, you know. After they left, Autumn said a little more about how she felt. That she was scared when they were fighting at school. I told her that I was proud of her for standing up for herself. That I know it was scary. And that I had been in the same situation once. I had been bullied in JR high. It sucked. I've also been like the other girl. Making jokes and jabs at my friends expense and then feeling like a shithead after. I hope she could see that we all make mistakes and that we can all make amends. The biggest thing for her is that she faced a problem head on. I don't want her to run and hide every time the going gets rough, like me. Have I told you that she keeps saying how she wants to be NOTHING like me? GO AUTUMN!!! posted by Autumn's Mom at 9:07 AM - 6 WTF!

 

Wednesday, March 22, 2006

Duct Tap Tip #1 M, "Dear, I totally found yet another use for duct tape!" M showing me his ear. M, "I got rid of the hair on my ear!" posted by Autumn's Mom at 9:16 PM - 4 WTF!

Idol Chit Chat You know my man Chris made it to the next round. Smokin. HOT. Have you guys heard there is a website out there called Votefortheworst.com?? They claim They are the reason little Kevin Covais is still in the competition. The site picks whomever they deem the "worst" and they all gather to phone in for that person. Boring. I checked their myspace group. They have about 790 members. I can't stand it when haters out there want to ruin other peoples fun. I was not a fan for the first four seasons. I teased my friends who watched. But that's it. I've got better things to do with my time. Get a life PEOPLE. I need to get a life too. Mother Hubbards cupboard is BARE. Time to go to the store. We'll chat more tomorrow. Peace. posted by Autumn's Mom at 5:20 PM - 0 WTF!

The Terrible Horrible No Good Very Bad Day Names have been changed to protect the GUILTY Normally, I would leisurely come into work. Eat breakfast and enjoy my favorite blogs. Not today people. I'm pissed and I came straight to you to get this off my chest. Someone little bitch face 10 year old is bullying my kid at school. A girl who has been a friend, although not a good one, since we moved to Po-Dunk 5 years ago. We've had incidents before and we've gotten together and tried to work them out. This time, I'm at the end of my rope and I'm ready to put it around her little neck. Yesterday, at the bus stop she was calling my kid a bitch and telling other girls not to be friends with her. Ok, whatever, obviously she doesn't need to be friends with nasty little girls like that. At school, there was some sort of pushing and shoving going on. This was mutual. You may not agree, but I tell my kid if someone pushes you push back. Don't let them think they can just bully you. Otherwise, it will continue. At one point the girl grabs Autumn and kicks her hard in the shin (she was wearing a skirt yesterday dammit) and of course gets right where she already has a quarter size sore. Where were the teachers I wonder??? Ok, this is where I get really really pissed. I wanted to drive right up to that little bitch and slap her down. I know, I know. I'm 35 and she's 10. Yeah, this is WHY I didn't actually do it. Duh. Anyway, for the rest of the day every time bitch face passed her in the hall, she flipped Autumn off. Nice. This girl has issues. Obviously, she's not getting enough attention (the right kind of attention) at home. My bigger problem with this situation is that I'm friends with the mom. I like her. Honestly, though, I think her parenting skills are lacking. I want to continue our friendship, but I also want this behavior to end. What to do? I consulted another Mom in the neighborhood who is also friends with this mom. She talked me down. See, if I tell the mom I'm sure bitch face will get the crap kicked out of her. You're seeing where the bullying starts, aren't you? *sigh* I told Autumn to just ignore this girl whenever possible. At this point in my typing, I get a call from the school. Yeah, I was nervous. Turns out Autumn is throwing up and I need to come get her. There is a bug going around. She puked on the kid in front of her who started the bug last week. oops. As we drive home, she tells me that she was trying to stay away from the bitch face, but she kept on following her and pestering. Instead of telling someone, Autumn punched her in the stomach. Again, no teachers???? I don't want the girls to get expelled for fighting. So some action is in order. I'm gonna call my friend and we are going to stage an intervention. We four are going to sit down calmly and talk this shit out. If they can work it out, great. If they agree to disagree and not be friends, that's fine to. But they WILL be civil. DAMMIT I hope it goes well. Of course I'll let you know. posted by Autumn's Mom at 8:21 AM - 5 WTF!

 

Tuesday, March 21, 2006

American Idol J, You need to watch tonight. 8 PM on Fox. Tomorrow, we shall discuss. That is all. posted by Autumn's Mom at 1:24 PM - 4 WTF!

 

Saturday, March 18, 2006

Songs of My Life My Life in Music Opening Credits: Dance of the Suger Plum Fairies Waking up: Reach of for the Sunrise by Duran Duran Childhood: Summer Breeze by Seals & Croft Parents Divorce: Saturday Nights All Right For Fighten by Elton John Jr. Highschool: Hungry Like the Wolf by Duran Duran Highschool: Walk This Way by Run DMC Average Day: Did I Shave My Legs for This by Deanna Carter Unrequited Love: Kissing a Fool by George Michael Moving Away from Home: Wide Open Spaces by Dixie Chicks Falling In Lust: Rock Your Body by Justin Timberlake Falling In Love: Breathe by Faith Hill Breaking Up: How Can You Mend a Broken Heart by the Bee Gees Secret Love: Without Me by Eminem Getting Married: White Trash Wedding by Dixie Chicks For My Husband: Crazy Train by Ozzie Osbourne Flashback: Pretty in Pink by the Psychedelic Furs My Career: Hella Good by No Doubt Birth of my Child: Blessed by Martina McBride Love for My child: I hope you Dance by Lee Ann Womack My Life: It's Been Awhile by Staind Partying: Love Shack by B-52's Happy Dance: Happy Happy Joy Joy by Ren & Stimpy October 17, 1989: I Feel the Earth Move by Carole King (um yeah) September 11th: War Pigs by Black Sabbath Drinking Alone: Paper Wings by Gillian Welch (from Hope Floats) Middle Age: Jesus, Take the Wheel by Carrie Underwood Death Scene: Let 'Er Rip by Dixie Chicks Closing Credits: Goodbye Yellow Brick Road by Elton John That was fun :) Thanks J for brining IT! posted by Autumn's Mom at 10:19 PM - 1 WTF!

 

Thursday, March 16, 2006

THIS POST IS BROUGHT TO YOU BY THE LETTER C Indulge me, would you? A little Chris to brighten your day. This is the pic I took with my camera phone after he sang Tuesday night. He brings out the lovestruck teenager in me. Last night I went shopping and purchased my first pair of clogs. They were on sale at Mervyns. I couldn't find a picture of them to post. So I'll describe them. They are clogs. hahaha Light tan leather with little heart cut outs going down the top towards my toes and a wooden heal. They are pretty comfy. Now that I am no longer a high brow office exec (ok, I worked in a small office in the big city of Walnut Creek as a peon), I get to wear all things comfy. Warm sweatshirts and sneakers! The clogs will be a nice change. Braid my hair and call me Heidi! YoooodalayHEEEEhooooo posted by Autumn's Mom at 11:10 AM - 3 WTF!

 

Wednesday, March 15, 2006

I Love TV Did you watch American Idol J??? hahaha Let me recap a bit. This is gonna be the winner. This is Chris. He's a hot rocker from North Carolina. He slam dunked another one last night. Autumn was falling asleep on the couch because it was getting. Me? I was standing in front of the TV trying to take a good pic of him with my camera phone. I did get a good one. I'll post it later as I didn't bring my phone this morning. He drew a line in the sand last night and there aren't many contestants who are gonna be able to cross it with him. Last night was the first of the theme shows. Stevie Wonder was the theme. The contestants got to meet Stevie and practice his songs a little bit with him. Chris sang Higher Ground. I didn't recognize the song by the title, but it's one of the hits. He rocked the SHIT out of it. They truly saved the best for last. Katharine McPhee was also really really good. She looked like a true singer up there on the stage. I love Paris Bennett. She's on 17 years old but she's got an old soul. While I think she's good, I don't think she's an american idol. But I do think she's gonna be professional singer one day. And then there was Taylor Hicks. I love this dude. He's got that Michael McDonald thing going on. He also rocks but in more of a Joe Cocker kind of a way. Love to watch him perform. I guess the contestants are working with stylists now?? To give them a "look" to go along with their singing?? Whatever. The stylist working with Taylor suggested he dye his hair. Thankfully, he turned them down. Back off people! He's great just the way he is :) (I'm typing this assuming you watch. Taylor is 29 and completely salt & pepper gray.) In other TV notes... J. I'm singling you out again. Did you watch Grey's Anatomy??? I thought of you. There was a kid on the show who had broken his finger and he was explaining what had happened. He was a hockey player and didn't have a glove on and some "ASS HAT" did something stupid and broke his finger. He actually said Ass Hat. I rewound it twice to hear him. hahahaha You gotta love this show :) Netflix season 1. I'm sure season 2 will be available by May. What else am I watching? Desperate Housewives. It's getting really good again like last season. I could do without Scary Hatcher, but I love everyone else on the show. Boston Legal. I loves me some James Spader. I'm glad William Shatner came back to TV and showed us once again what a true comedic actor he is :) Will and Grace. Jack and Karen. Nuff said. No wait. Grace is pregnant. Will she get back together with Leo??? Will she give the baby to Will and his model husband??? My Name is Earl. This show came out of the gate and was as funny as hell. Lately, not so much. But I still tune in. Just to see Jason Lee say once again "Hey, Crabman." Invasion, is anyone else watching this? I don't think so. But I do. It's a creepy alien invasion show written & created by Shaun Cassidy. Yes, Joe Hardy from the Hardy Boys. Anyway, it's different and cool. And then there is Charmed. I've watched this show for 8 years and this is the final season. It's really gone down hill and this last season has sucked the salt off my crackers. But I'm faithful. I also catch re-runs on DVD. I had a dream once (from watching so much no doubt, that I had the power to blow shit up with my hands like Piper Halliwell. It was the coolest dream ever.) I can even get M to watch some. Cuz Rose & Allysa are HOT. He doesn't like Holly, who of course is my favorite. I've gone on far too long and probably bored you to tears. Sorry. posted by Autumn's Mom at 8:20 AM - 8 WTF!

 

Tuesday, March 14, 2006

How Are My Little Crackers Today? Well the world as we know it in South Park, Colorado has come to an end. Chef is packing up his chocolate salty balls and leaving town. I read today that Isaac Hayes has quit the show South Park citing religious intolerance. Specifically intolerance to HIS religion scientology. (Who knew he was into that crap?!?) A quote from Hayes "There is a place in this world for satire, but there is a time when satire ends and intolerance and bigotry towards religious beliefs of others begins," the 63-year-old soul singer and outspoken scientologist said. "Religious beliefs are sacred to people, and at all times should be respected and honored," he continued. "As a civil rights activist of the past 40 years, I cannot support a show that disrespects those beliefs and practices." Has he never actually watched this show????? Where were his religious beliefs when they were poking fun at christians, jews, mormons, mel gibson and Jesus Christ Himself?? Cashing his checks. That's where. posted by Autumn's Mom at 8:51 AM - 6 WTF!

 

Monday, March 13, 2006

Weekend Recap This weekend didn't go exactly like I had planned in my mind. I did manage to get up on Saturday morning (after a terrible night of no sleep) and go get my doo did. I'm blond again :D I know you're as thrilled as I am. Every time I get my hair done (twice a year if I'm lucky), I start to feel like my old self again. Nothing against brunettes, but I'm just not one inside. I got home and all my shopping plans seemed to fall apart. I was excited about this weekend, because I had a wad of cash burning a hole in my purse! I was a little cranky, so I took a nap. That lasted all afternoon. I guess I was really tired. I got up for dinner and we went out to Viva Mexico. Our favorite Mexican food place. They have THE BEST BEAN DIP. Very delicious. We'd also stopped at Mervyns so M could buy some new pants. I saw some cute stuff and I wish I'd bought them right then. The next day they didn't appear to be on sale when I went back. I did get a pair of cropped pants and a top. I need to go back though and have them check my receipt. I think the sale signs were still up. I want the discount!!! If not, I'm sure they will be back on sale Sunday. It was interesting that I didn't burn through my wad of cash Saturday...The cosmos knew we were gonna meet Minnie on Sunday. Sunday I got up leisurely and finally decided to go do some serious shopping. The kid and I left M at home and headed out. Went back to Mervyns, went to pay the AAA bill and we stopped at Petsmart. Seriously, to just get some crickets for the Gecko. Right when you walk in, you are bombarded with animals in cages, animals on leashes all wanting you to stop, fall in love and take them home. We stopped for a minute and looked at the dogs. Minnie caught our eye right away. She was so small, shivering in her cage. I just hate to see these beautiful animals that no one wanted :( We walk away, cuz we're only here to get crickets. Silently, I tell myself we really have to stop coming here because it's too hard to see these animals. The entire time the kid wants the dog, oh wait let's look at the birds, ooooh fish, Mom? Do you like hamsters???. I mean, she'd have a farm for all of them if she could. I guess that's every kid huh? We get our crickets (there are the funniest boys that work there. they are always so friendly and joke with ya. cute, pimply young boys :D) I grab some cat food. We swing around and look at the cats in cages. Sad, yes lets move on. We take one last look at the dog and I open my mouth and start talking to the adoption dude. How much? I ask. A wad of cash? Really, I happen to have a wad of cash with me right this very second. Long story short, I filled out an application. Talked to the foster mom and she said we could have her that night. Bada Boom! I intended this weekend to get some books ( I did find a few at a half priced books Friday night), get some moisturizer at Macy's, get some new outfits...but instead, we got a little bundle of love. I'd say we did pretty good. posted by Autumn's Mom at 8:58 AM - 1 WTF!

 

Sunday, March 12, 2006

Went to Petsmart to get some crickets and came home with this This is Minnie. She's a 9 month old chihuahua and she's friggin cute! I'd been talking about getting a dog. Ok, we had one conversation. Well not really, we talk about dogs on and off all the time. I guess I need to be overwhelmed with stuff to take care of. She's the sweetest thing ever. She's 7 pounds of pure suger. We brought her home and she hopped right up on the couch and looked up as if to say, "c'mon, nap time" She hasn't barked once in the 4 hours we have owned her. The cats aren't hissing at her. These are all good signs. Tomorrow is another day though. She could chew her way to china and pee in every corner of this house while I'm at work. UGH. Well, she won't get far just in the kitchen. I bought her a baby gate so she will be in the kitchen while we are out. I come home for lunch every day. So she'll be people-less for 4 hours at a time. I'm hoping maybe I'll even be able to talk my bosses into bringing her in on an afternoon or three or four. We have a cat that lives at work, so they are pet friendly. All I can think of right now are cute bags to carry her around in, frilly pink sweaters for her to wear and I hope she potty trains fairly easily. Wanna see another pic? posted by Autumn's Mom at 8:04 PM - 8 WTF!

 

Thursday, March 09, 2006

Battle of the Wills Long story short (ok, you four already know what went down), someone hasn't been turning in their math homework so someone is on restriction. Somesone is sitting on the floor just inside her bedroom shuffling cards. Loudly. Earlier there was crying. Now. Just. Shuffling. She's trying to break me. She mopes & whines like a puppy in a pound everytime I pass by her bedroom. Wouldn't she think I was so great if I walked up to her right now and swept her up into my arms and said "Oh daughter, your right! You have learned your lesson! You sure showed me. Crying IS how you get your way in life and I think you learned your lesson well. Who needs math when you've mastered mnipulation???" hahahahaha NOT Ignorant misguided slut! ok, i'm soooo only kidding. Really. In the 15 minutes since I've been sitting at this computer, the shuffling has stopped. She is now reciting the words to a Will & Grace episode she's seen a few times. From the floor of her bedroom. (yeah, we live in a really tiny house) 7 more fun filled days of this. God I love my life. posted by Autumn's Mom at 8:24 PM - 5 WTF!

 

Wednesday, March 08, 2006

I'm Sick Again. How did this happen? I've been sick for like months. Anyway, you know the cosmos likes to kick you when you are down. So as I lay shivering on the couch last night, (watching the Philadelphia Story Julie!!) the kid give me a note from her teacher that she's missing some math assignments. She's daydreaming in class. She's not being her usual brilliant self. RATS! We're in complete lock down mode as of now. TV is off. Damn it's quiet. Quiet enough for me to slip into that colma I've been dreaming about all day. posted by Autumn's Mom at 5:20 PM - 9 WTF!

 

Tuesday, March 07, 2006

DAUGHTER FOR SALE Any Takers?? She's 11. She's pushing me over the edge. We argue about something almost every day. We need to break this habit. I raise my voice because I'm trying to talk over her. She's yelling talking over my raised voice. I try to lay down the law. She says I don't listen. FUCK! We need to break this pattern. I'm creating a mini-me Bitch. And I just don't like it. I want her to be nice. I don't want her to be like me! hahahaa She flat out told me the other day she wants to be NOTHING like her mother. Boy have I got news for her! hahahaha Here is where I digress...My other problem with her lately is that she doesn't want to change her clothes. If I didn't say a word, she'd wear the same pants, shirt & sweatshirt to school, to bed and to school the next day. It's so GROSS. This girl is not as fresh as a daisy, if you know what I mean. This is what we argued about this morning. She wore a sweatshirt she got out of the dirty laundry yesterday. When she got in the car, I almost puked from the stench. I have given up caring about her fashion style. We have different tastes and I let her choose her own style. But I have to draw a line when it comes to wearing things that smell like the inside of an armpit. She says she doesn't smell anything. And no one else around her smells it either. I told her that's because the entire 5th grade STINKS. When do you draw the line? When do you let things go? How do keep a balance? How do you stop fighting with your kid? There needs to be some boundaries. I just don't know where to put them. Maybe I should just put them outside my bedroom door, lock it and get in bed. I'll have a talk with her first. Lay it down. Then I'm going to bed! posted by Autumn's Mom at 8:48 AM - 8 WTF!

 

Monday, March 06, 2006

The Official Tom Cruise Birthing Plan or How to Cultivate a Serial Killer In Scientology, mother and child are separated for days after birth to reduce trauma and provide time to recover, says a source. The mother is discouraged from holding or cuddling the child. "The baby should not be bathed or chilled but should be wrapped somewhat tightly in a warm blanket, very soft, and then left alone for a day or so," Scientology founder L. Ron Hubbard wrote in a Dec. 20, 1958, bulletin titled "Processing a New Mother." Someone please tell me this is just some made up SHIT. Idon'tlikeyouthatway.com found this quote supposedly written by the Great L. Ron Hubbard. Did he hate women and children? In this context, what does "chilled" mean. Did people at one time put their babies on ice until they were ready to drink them? WTF?!? Ol' Kate needs to come to terms with the fact that she's giving birth to an gay alien who Tom will whisk away to the Oprah show so he can toss it off of that couch. And I was gonna give up on this blog thing. When there is so much crazyness to talk about! I guess I just wanted to feel a little love out there. Thanks y'all. posted by Autumn's Mom at 12:42 PM - 4 WTF!

Nothing to Say I was thinking about blog world last night. Thinking that I have nothing left to say and that maybe I was done. Time to pull the plug. I'm am an all or nothing kind of girl. Either I LOVE doing this and want to continue. Or I run completely out of gas and what is the point of going on? I still love reading blogs. My friends are great. Celebrity blogs are great. I have to say, reading blogs got me off buying the trashy celebrity magazines. Who needs them when you'be got blogs that are updated every day! Now I feel a little less guilty funding the those lying bastards, but I can still look at the pictures :) So this morning, as I was contemplating hitting the delete button, I decided to check out my friends first. Thinking About, Homesick Home...Hey. L blogrolled me. Wow. You'll have to excuse me, but I'm a big of a nerd. I don't know who how everyone else feels, but getting a little recognition that someone checks your shit out, well it's makes me want to continue. I guess. For now. hahahaha Maybe it's the weather getting me down. I hope that sun comes back soon. Dot signing off. posted by Autumn's Mom at 8:06 AM - 5 WTF!

 

Friday, March 03, 2006

Bad Parenting My daughter is watching Ren & Stimpy. Creating a mental defect one show at a time. posted by Autumn's Mom at 9:12 PM - 4 WTF!

My American Idol posted by Autumn's Mom at 8:51 AM - 6 WTF!

 

Thursday, March 02, 2006

Taxes I've been procrastinating doing our taxes. I've gathered everything we need and it's all sitting nice and neat in an envelope on the counter. All I need to do is pick up the dang Turbo Tax. Loser. And I'm not even actually "doing" them. My sister in law is. I'm not even the one who's actually going to be writing the check for these taxes. The perk of having separate checking accounts. So what am I putting this off for??? I ask myself this now and I really don't have an answer. It's like its one more thing to add to my already full list of things I am supposed to keep track of or do. M (easier than writing my husband) would say, well you like going to Target so can't you just pick it up? Obviously, there is an unseen force in the universe preventing me from doing this. I could turn this into a rant about how I have more responsibilities in life than M, but I really don't have the energy to right now. Seriously, if I thought the house would be picked up, some dishes done and in the dish washer and the cat crap cleaned up maybe I'd go to Target tonight. What? You can't do that? You've worked all day. Yeah me too. Fucker. Ok, I had a little more energy than I thought. So, I'm making my Target list right now. Turbo Tax is at the top. Lynn, please make me go to Target with you and don't let me forget the GD Turbo Tax! Tell me I can't watch the Oscars with you until I get the TURBO TAX! hahaha Seriously. posted by Autumn's Mom at 12:58 PM - 4 WTF!

 

Wednesday, March 01, 2006

School Sucks Why do our schools suck? I guess I can only speak for myself. In my opinion, the district in which my child attends seems to be filled with suckage. Each year we are faced with new symptoms of the same old budgeting problems. There just isn't enough money. Why isn't there enough money? I sure seem to be paying out a lot of money in taxes and bonds for the school. We don't have enough money for quality teachers. So we end up with slackers like my daughter's homeroom/english teacher. I was warned about this guy prior to meeting him. He didn't assign many books for reading and learning, did hardly any vocabulary and didn't give any homework. Good parents at back to school night asked important questions like "What kind of homework will you be giving?" "Will there be spelling or vocabulary tests?" He dodged these questions with his little trick and pony show. "Sure, I will. Hey, look at this neat new camera I got. It takes pictures here and I show them on this shiny big TV here. ooohh aahhh" Seriously, he was more interested in showing us the camera he recently bought and pictures he'd already taken of our children. Look dude, if this were a photography class I still wouldn't be impressed but it isn't. It's 5th grade english. I want to hear that you are going to be teaching my kid how to spell important words like IMCOMPETENT and INEFFECTUAL. What I don't want is to hear about your taking pictures of my child without my consent you hippie bastard. (I'm sorry if I offended any hippies out there) I get so depressed when I have to start considering what steps I'm gonna have to take to get my kid into college. Are private schools any better? Do I need to take her to the Sylvan Learning Center to supplement her education? Is she going to have to take courses at the community college while she's still in high school? Does she get to have any time for fun? Did I mention that's she's only in the 5th grade? My husband and and I are so fortunate to have a child who excels in school. We want her to have every opportunity to get into a good college. I want her to know that it's totally an option. Although we don't actually present it as an option, it's more like after high school you'll go to college and then after that you can decide the rest of your life :) I tend to get wound up about things. Can you tell? What I get most wound up about is my girl. I worry a LOT about her and her life. Not just about college. I worry about did she make it to the bus stop? Is she warm enough? Does she smell? Did she eat? Is she obnoxious at school? Does she love me? Is she going to drive me so fucking crazy tonight that I'm taken away to Quiet Glenn: Home to the Clinically Insane??? I keep thinking what am I going to worry about when I don't have her to worry about anymore? My mom says I will still be worrying about her. She's my mom and she still worries about me :) I feel so much better getting this off my chest you guys. Thanks for being there for me. I've got to go. I'm waiting for her to call me and say that she and her friend are home and working on their science project. I'm not gonna worry. I swear. posted by Autumn's Mom at 1:31 PM - 1 WTF!