Category Archives: Thoughts from a SAHM

Kitchen Remodel: Phase I

Posted on January 25, 2012 by Scattermom

Yes, it’s Phase I– of Version 4. This isn’t the first transformation for our kitchen and all the big ticket items (new floors, cabinets, appliances that aren’t brown) have long been paid for. But thus far, the total investment in … Continue reading →

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A Whole House to Myself

Posted on July 7, 2011 by Scattermom

Remember when I wrote about how sad I was that my husband had pinched his nerve? Totally focusing on my sympathy for his pain whining about the unfairness of my life. I’d love to say I started that disappointing weekend … Continue reading →

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Warning: Contents Under Pressure

Posted on June 23, 2011 by Scattermom

And listen– I’m going to cuss my fucking ass off. I know some people are offended by such…crass…language. If’n you are a person predisposed to disliking the word fuck, perhaps reading another day would be better. First– Murphy? I hope … Continue reading →

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Properly Folded Towels

Posted on May 27, 2011 by Scattermom

Finally– a properly folded towel movement. Though I disagree with their methodology, I heartily support the effort. See, y’all read this and think…um, what’s so hard about folding towels? You just fold them, right? Surely you’ve not gone to the … Continue reading →

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Bladder of Steel

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Scattermom

Except when doing jumping jacks. Or laughing. Or coughing. Smart me- I know better than to laugh or cough (now!) without doing that super-sexy leg cross. Models have sold it as making them look thinner for pictures, but I know … Continue reading →

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Those Childhood Phrases

Posted on April 20, 2011 by Scattermom

This one: “This hurts me as more than it hurts you.” Muttered right before the ass whoopin’. To give mom credit, she never said that “hurt you worse” phrase. My Dad? He said it often, but he was never crying. … Continue reading →

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RIP Santa, Part II

Posted on March 27, 2011 by Scattermom

I sat and thought about what I was going to say to him. I didn’t feel betrayed when I busted my parents in the Santa myth. I remember feeling smug about my spying skills. But I’ve not ever outright lied … Continue reading →

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RIP Santa

Posted on March 26, 2011 by Scattermom

Ah. March. The time of spring, birthdays and BASKETBALL. Basketball with a divided house, no less (GO TARHEELS!). Which is how my nephews ended up hanging out over here last weekend, with very little (almost no) adult supervision. It’s also … Continue reading →

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Raise your hand if you have ever

Posted on March 17, 2011 by Scattermom

… served peanut butter and jelly and called it dinner because you just didn’t feel like fighting the Small People over grilled chicken on a Thursday night … called the organic, sugar free jelly on aforementioned sandwich that meal’s fruit … Continue reading →

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Be The Adult, Part II

Posted on March 12, 2011 by Scattermom

As promised, the story of Little Snot. Listen, LS– you are already at a friend-making disadvantage because your attending parent happens to be the only Dad in the room. And, for the record–Moms, dissing Dads just because they are male … Continue reading →

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