Good advice (fast and furious style):
1. Don't put the milk in your cereal that has been left out on the counter for any amount of time over 5 minutes. That's just gross. Milk in your cereal needs to be ice cold. Everybody knows that so don't be dumb. You'll be sorry and waste a perfectly good bowl of Honey Bunches of Oats w/almonds.
2. No one likes "that time of the month". No one. Just in case you ever questioned that.
3. Sleep is really good. It's like a drug. And one of those drugs that you won't be in danger of breaking the word of wisdom for. Try to get as much as possible.
4. Kids early bed times are very good.
5. A bagel with raisins is a perfectly acceptable choice for one serving of fruit.
6. Making pancakes from scratch is not worth it.
7. Try not to clean out your family car too often. Then people might think you don't actually have kids. Cuz who, with kids, really keeps their car THAT clean? No one. Unless you are an alien or robot or something. And then I don't trust you anyway. Besides, those stale french fries might come in handy.
8. Don't put away all your "summer clothes" in Bake-town until you are well within a week of Christmas. Because, ::sigh::, you never know (ie. high of 80 today).
9. Having your kids hair combed and matching outfits on every day is overrated. And what really is wrong with a sleep shirt and ill-fitting, clashing corduroy pants with holes in the knees? Nothing I say.
10. Laundry "day" can last for up to a week. Don't confine yourself to societal ideals of time and space.
Now it's your turn: I'm all ears and typing fingers.
21 comments:
You're breaking my heart with numbah 6.
So relieved about #9. I needed that.
So I am questionfree today. But I look forward to reading those fun questions and answers to come.
number 8 breaks my heart, makes me cry actually. When we were taking those fam pix it was like 40 degrees. We went home to bury ourselves in blankets and drink hot chocolate.
I have to say this is your best post yet! I am with you on everything. Thank you for making my day. You have left me questionless. Oh, wait, is that a word? There's my question.
I had some soggy Honey Bunches of Oats this morning. Not a fun way to start the day. It just doesn't feel like you really had breakfast when you have a soggy bowl of cereal, so of course, I had to have another bowl to make myself feel better. Then I still had some milk left so I had to have a
3rd bowl to finish the milk off. So, my question is . . . How many bowls of cereal is a normal serving size? I know the box says 3/4 of a cup is 1 serving, but that doesn't seem "normal" to me. What do YOU think?
For you:
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Amen to number 4.
Two questions coming atcha:
How does a person contain itself from all the excitement of an impending vacation?
How does one cope with a haircut that they hate more than anything in the world?!
I have been missing the last couple of TNT's so i have a question for you...
Is it ok to only pick out the kind of jolly ranchers you like at the winco bulk section.
AskMemzy,
I can't blog because I can't stop reading, and last night, I read while I brushed my teeth just like Cracker does, so maybe if you give me the perfect topic to blog about, it will help.
Thanks,
TooSmartForMyOwnGood
Queso- I have lots of good recipes for pancakes from scratch. But it all turns out the same (I'm not making whole wheat ones silly). It's just as easy/cost effective to buy the big box you add water to. But thanks anyway.
PearlGirl- Sometimes I crave those 40 degrees tho. This girl has some tights and scarves to wear!
Case- questionless is TOADALLY a word
Vanessa- a normal serving of cereal is anywhere from 2-3 bowls. I think Landee can agree.
Emily- Make a paper chain. I did that myself for Seattle and it really helped. Rainbow colors is always good. And the haircut thing is tough. Hurry up and wait. But I think it looks GREAT.
woopsie, I missed some
Urmston Fam- You can do whatever you want in Winco. I read that so it's true. Besides, someone else out there who likes a different kind of jolly rancher will be thanking you.
JennySpecialPowers- So much pressure. I think you should blog about the recent books you've read. Give a little synopsis, why is was good, why it was bad and which main character dood you are hawt for.
Memzy, My question is this: Should we worry when our 86 year old Gramma Decker has an addiction to fabric? Does it send up a red flag when she ALWAYS has to mail a large, heavy box of fabric home from where ever she is vacationing? What are the benefits of her addiction? Should we worry? Signed: her loving daugher
I have seen a commercial on recently for a feminine product (can't remember which) and the tag line is "Have a happy period". Are you saying (#2) that it's just not possible?
Dear AskMemzy,
What flooring did you put in your house, do you love it?? and why??? I need opinions and i need them fast.
Thanks
Steppinginsoggycarpet
Memzy, I feel strongly about avoiding those bulk bins completely. I have witnessed many a bad thing happening there. But, my husband likes to buy EVERYTHING from them. Will you tell him I'm right and he's wrong?
Markie, I hate my periods so bad, I am willing to have the full hysterectomy done. But, hearing of your happy period product gives me such hope. Thank you, and I am off to WalMart!
A "serving" of HB of Os is however many bowls it takes for you to feel uncomfortably full cuz they are so dang good. Even if this means putting in more milk.
Ask Memzy,
My new chore system has changed my life (so far) and now I have several extra hours in the day that used to be spent doing stuff my kids now do themselves.
I've heard idle hands are the devil's playground. I don't want Satan playing on me like some old swing set. What should I do to fill my new found time?
Sitting on couch doing the "living doll" cuz there's nothing else I need to do,
Landee
PS Don't say read. I don't wanna freak my family out like Jenny undoubtedly has.
Is there really a limit as to how many chocolate chip cookies one should eat if they are made with DARK chocolate chips? With all those antioxidants and vitamins, they are the new orange juice, right?
Mom- everybody needs their drugs. For me, as you all know, it is dark chocolate and diet coke. This keeps me sane and un-psychotic. Gram needs the same thing. And the only red flag that box of fabric sends is one to me to start savng up my money for the next quilt. ::crossing fingers::
Markie- that's exactly what I'm saying. It's UNpossible.
Soggy Carpet Stepper- The flooring I put in my house is FAKE wood. And I heart it BIG time. I should have done it formyever ago. I have the more specific details if you want I can email them to you.
FlamingShorts- You are a germaphobe. But considering how much I heart you I will tell your hubby that you are RIGHT.
Landee- Enjoy the "free time" while you can. My experience with chore charts is that they last about 2.1 weeks and then it all goes back to how it was. I've restarted that routine quite a few times in different ways. So go crazy with your time. Just steer clear of the devil and his teeter totter. I look forward to hearing how it goes.
Kristi- You are a very wise woman indeed. There is NO LIMIT. It's like a serving of antioxidants for every cookie so go bonkers. Plus, I've seen the way you burn calories sooooo.........i wouldn't be worried.
I had one period I really looked forward to (my first cause I was in freaking high school already!), actually a few (prego scares), but i guess looking forward to and enjoying are two different things.
Question-So I've blown off this girl from my new ward for about 3 weeks in a row. I actually would like to do something with her, but i can't seem to find a day where my house is clean enough to invite her over and we are all clean and dressed. It is always either or for me. Is that a question?
Wow Tune In, you are such a Debbie Downer
:::waaaaawaaaaaaaa::
Great news! Steve is flying down to Calif this weekend to be with us. Will you pretty please take our family pictures for us some time on Saturday? I know it's gonna be a busy day but we all wont be there until late Friday and Steve leaves early Sunday.
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