Who Doesn't Love a Clean House!

When I returned home from work yesterday afternoon, I was astonished to find a clean kitchen. Not just clean--sparkling clean...thoroughly clean. At first, I was certain that my husband had come to his senses and found himself a new wife, one who actually believes that cleaning is a wifely duty. On second thought, I'd wondered if he'd really come to his senses, realized that he is stuck with me and finally hired a housekeeper. It never crossed my mind that one of the kids would clean. Why would it? I mean, they've inherited my "I'm-okay-with-the-mess" gene. It would, however, be remiss of me not to acknowledge that Miranda has been somewhat the oddity in terms of inherited genes. She tends to be a "cleaner;" at least when it comes to her bedroom. This seemed to begin about a year ago and, at the time, I'd worried that she was spending too much time with my sister-in-law who, #1 cannot sit still and #2 is an obsessive cleaner. In fact, she is so obsessively into cleaning that the standard "five second rule" about dropping food on the floor, would not exist in her house. "Oh, that piece of cookie has been on the floor for an hour? That's okay, this is Aunt Lisa's house!" "What, you made trail mix on the bathroom floor?? It's safe to eat, this is Aunt Lisa's house!"

Mom, I want a horse...and my nose pierced.

When someone first sees my daughters (and doesn't know me well) they ask the 'twin question;' "Are they twins?" Once this is answered and out of the way (yes), I am almost always asked one of three questions.
1. Are they identical or fraternal. (Identical)
2. Are their personalities alike?
3. Do they get along?

Kicking Off Summer 2010 with a Virtual Wish List!

I've admitted to my shopping obsession, so it will come as no surprise to anyone  I am kicking off my Summer 2010 Virtual Wish List. As summer kicks-off, there are a few things I absolutely know that I need for my summer outings. Now, purchasing these items is a horse of another color...Isn't that the saying? While it would be awesome to have the funds for my virtual wish list, it defintely "ain't so."

GratitudeLog ~ Curing the Monday Blues

Gra-ti-tude: The quality or feeling of being grateful or thankful.

GratitudeLog is a website where people come together to celebrate happy moments, send simple gifts of appreciation and brighten up each other’s day. It’s based on the simple practice of expressing gratitude daily for wonderful moments in your life.


Science has proven that people who express their gratitude daily are 25% happier and significantly healthier than those who don’t--and doing it takes as little as a minute a day!

And, yes, I just signed-up as a member. What better way to remind myself and others that I am grateful for the contribution(s) my friends and family make to my life? Here is the thing- I take a couple of minutes to update my FB status most days; so, why would I not take a few minutes to express my gratitude??

Bullies, Bullying and Blogging...

Gone are the days of stealing lunch money and shoving kids into lockers; today’s bullies are technologically-wise, using cyberspace as their playground of torture.

 Bullying has become, not only much more widespread, but much easier. Immediately stop thinking it's just the 'nerdy' boys with rolled jeans who are falling victim to bullying (think Ian and Wyatt in Wierd Science; or Duckie in Pretty in Pink) or the beautiful, blonde cheerleaders who are the bullies (think Mean Girls).

Zynga Games Zinging Facebook Users...

If you are a Facebook user, you've heard of the ever-so-popular Mafia Wars, YoVille and Farmville, just three of many games offered to FB users by Zynga Games. Though I kind of hate to admit it, I was a Farmville user until about two months ago. Now, I am thanking my lucky stars that I chose to opt out of the Farmville and Mafia Wars (and other) Zynga game apps and here is why...

Do you Etsy?

There is no doubt in my mind that I am addicted to shopping. And, like most genetic diseases, this addiction was passed onto me by my mother and I have graciously passed it onto my daughters.

When it comes right down to it, is the money worth it?

Back to work after a long weekend....Yuck.
Despite the rain and dreariness of a CNY end-of-May day, it doesn't seem right to be back at work after such a wonderful weekend. I feel as though I need to be away from work for a few more days. What I wouldn't give to be snuggled up on the couch at the Nob, watching the rain fall on the pond. What I wouldn't give to be anywhere...but here.