Mom ate her Wheaties, you kids better watch out!

My kids knew there would be trouble today. They had clues when I decided that amidst their complaints about history, I was reading it aloud, dramatically. When they complained, I did my best Ben Stein in Ferris Bueller reading of it, and then, when they couldn’t take that, Professor Umbridge.

That’s right wee ones, complain as much as you can, I had copious amounts of coffee and you can’t beat me down today. As if the middle kingdom of Egypt ala Dolores Umbridge wasn’t enough, I had a video, about the subject. Oh, the torture, mom using their entertainment device for school. How dare I!?!

Then, I went on to make honey cake, for the Feast of St. Ambrose, and read them works of St. Ambrose, they didn’t think his tongue was honey after 20 minutes of his writing, brought down to kiddie level.

Once mom is in the kitchen, she might as well make peanut butter balls, and chimichurri and chocolate syrup, right? That is normal for a Tuesday. But poor little lambs, mom made them do the math for the triple recipe. Again, something they like almost ruined by school. For shame!

I can’t promise this will ever happen again, but with a lack of sleep and a programmable coffee maker, it is entirely possible.

Farming it out

I seriously love the Onion!

So that's why it's PG

I'm all about the new Alice and Wonderland movie. I've secretly had a crush on Johnny Depp ever since his first Tim Burton Film. He does nothing for me in his other films, though. As I was looking up the midnight showings, I noticed the rating PG, but the kicker is why.

(PG), for fantasy action/violence involving scary images and situations, and for a smoking caterpillar?

A smoking caterpillar?! Who knew?

Interesting observation

Today while we were driving home, my daughter made an observation. She noticed the car next to us had a dream catcher, her comment "Hmm, not really the best place for that, is it?" Good point. To all those of you who have dream catchers hanging from your rear-view mirrors, please, refrain from using it while driving!

Funniest Bumper Sticker I've seen in a while

Actually, my husband saw it in a gas station lot...

"I'll keep my freedom, guns and money, you can keep the change"

Somethings in Life are Just Fun!

Living in Chicago, I cannot help but picture this in Union Station! Thanks to My friend Julie, the Internet Queen!

Oh, Sure, Now You Tell Me

Every year I give up coffee for Lent.  And every year a new study comes out stating the health benefits of coffee. Why would this year be different? My poor pale Irish skin needs coffee. I'll guess I'll risk it for 40 days!

To add insult to injury, I heard for the first time this morning the "Coffee Cantata" by J.S. Bach. A piece of sheer brilliance!I really really really like coffee. Off to drink a nice dull cup of tea.

Have I mentioned I hate Valentine's Day?

'cuz I really do! I have not liked Valentine's day since Jr. high. Once I became the brooding teen I was, I always wore black on Valentine's day. Guess What? I'm wearing black. Yep. I still hate it. It is a stupid holiday in which people who otherwise might not go out of there way to do something special for each other do. Nice.

I much prefer Tuesdays. Yep, Tuesdays. Years ago, when I told my now husband that we WERE NOT celebrating Valentines day, because it is a stupid forced affection day, I told him I much prefer a surprise on a random Tuesday. One random Tuesday, he showed up with flowers, the next I sent him a card, and while we were dating this went on. After almost 12 years of marriage, Tuesdays are making a comeback. It is so nice to get a note, or card or flower (we do have kids now, so only one is in the budget!) for no reason rather than because it is expected. 

Did I mention I get injured on Valentine's Day? The one year my now husband decided he would get me a Valentine's day gift, I got so mad I jumped on my dorm room bed hastily and managed to sprain my ankle. I softened to Valentine's day in 2000, when my daughter had a cute outfit to wear, that year, I shattered my humerus and had to have emergency surgery and 7 months of physical therapy to use my arm again. Ever since the Arm, we let the kids do their parties, but we do not mention the V-day. Tuesdays are much safer!

Happy Rod in the Arm Day, as we call it around here.

From the X-files

Here's a little conversation we had today.

Xai- Mom, can I have a skunk?

Big sis- A SKUNK??!!??

Xai- To eat, can I have a skunk to eat, those things you baked??

Mom-  Oooohhh, Do you want a scone?

Xai- I'm just a little kid, I can't be expected to say things right.

Flower with the fun name

Dutchman's Breeches. It makes my kids laugh, not sure why, but it is in bloom this week. Check it out in the midwestern forest near you!

More on Food -spices this time

I saw this at Family Centered Press, and just had to give it a go. Pretty accurate, plus, It's my hubby's favorite herb!

You Are Basil

You are quite popular and loved by post people. You have a mild temperament, but your style is definitely distinctive. You are sweet, attractive, and you often smell good.

What Spice Are You?