… start singing lyrics from Pink Floyd as a part of your everyday conversation. Right now, I’m quoting heavily from “Comfortably Numb”.Situation: Kids mumble something after preceeding their mumbling with a frantic “mamamamamama!”Response: “Your lips move, but I can’t hear
What’s That Smell?
Rachel and I are hitting the MOA after school. this should be an uneventful trip, but I foresee one problem–the smell in my car. I have no clue what it is. I am past the sippy-cup-of-doom stage. Maybe it’s the
See Ya, Kitchen God!
The girls and I had a mini Chinese New Year celebration last night. It was many hours early, but the way we looked at it (and the clock) it was already the new year back in China. A couple weeks
2007’s RBOC Summary
It’s still January, so I still have time for a wrap-up of my 2007. Overall: Spoke my mind about issues at the day job, even though it may not have been a popular viewpoint. Yes, I’m still employed. Dogs only
Thank You, Wally and The Beave
In an effort to upgrade my parenting skills, I decided I would like to study the wit, wisdom, and childrearing skills of June Cleaver. Thanks to connections, I was able to get my hands on the first season of “Leave
Mean Girls
I posted this entry on my Crafty blog today, but I thought it appropriate in this forum as well. Sorry for the absence — life has been crazy. ****************************************** There are lots of mean girls, and most of them are
A Conversation with Rachel
Over the past two weeks, Rachel and I have been having conversations about friends, and what makes someone a real friend. Then yesterday, she shares this: Rachel: Mama, this morning Kid X told me he hates all people in China.
Day 6 – Gotcha Day
A few years ago, I had this picture posted on the front page of APC-Pictures. I received emails from several people asking me to remove the picture, because the woman in the picture was scary looking. Especially her eyes. Little
Day 5 – Hurry Up and Wait
After three full days in Beijing, I was desperate for a latte. It wasn’t the coffee or caffeine that I wanted so much — it was the taste of milk. I had plenty of access to good strong coffee, beer,
Day 4 in Beijing
This was a day to play. Tu picked the assembled group up, and she took us to the Hong Quao market. I bought cloisonné Christmas ornaments, two sets of dark pearls, and other trinkets. John wanted to spend a lot