It was almost one year ago to the day that my mom and I had a big blow-out fight (which I apparently barely blogged) about me not wanting her to read the “Jesus book” to M.
And it seems like only yesterday that Mr. A and I had a big debate about the kids and church. [...]
If I do say so myself, I am totally kicking ass at the not shopping thing.
We are 25 days into June and I think I have spent less than $25 on frivolities. And most of that was cheating with cheap take-out last week when I was going crazy because Mr. A was working so much [...]
About a month ago, M got a letter inviting her to join a “Sticker Club”. Basically, stickers club is nothing but a glorified chain letter. M was asked to send a Sticker Club invitation to six of her friends and to send one pack of stickers to the first person on the enclosed list of [...]
The last week has kicked all our asses. Mr. A has been working extra long hours, missing most dinners because he is at the office until 11 or 12 at night and working on Sunday to finish a project that is due tonight. That means the girls and I have been mostly on our own. [...]
Does this quote really add anything to the story? I mean, sure, the guy may have said it, but does it have anything to do with anything?
“The neighbors are Asians — they don’t complain about anything,” Mr. Marinescu said. “And even when the kids play outside, it’s quiet.”