Tag Archives: humor

Welcome to Funky Town, population: ME.

Posted on February 20, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

Have you ever unwittingly rounded the corner in your own home only to discover one of your children doing something SO stinkin’ cute you thought your heart would pop right out of your chest and roll down the hallway? If … Continue reading →

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How to Be Awesome, I guess.

Posted on February 16, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

As part of their new monthly Wisdom from Mom Bloggers series, Babble.com just published a wonderful list of 25 Tips for First-Time Bloggers. Don’t let that post title fool you though; it’s packed full of great tips for any blogger, not just the newbies. And I’m not … Continue reading →

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Have a gas this Valentine’s Day!

Posted on February 14, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

One of the many wonderful side benefits of blogging is the ability to look back and see how things change over time.   A blog can also be a very useful instructional guide for the husband.   Last year on … Continue reading →

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Muffins with Mommy, aka “Get a lock on your bedroom door.”

Posted on February 10, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

Yesterday was “Muffins with Mommy” at Bucket Head’s preschool. There were muffins. There were Mommies. And there was a presentation in which the preschool teachers took turns reading aloud each child’s previously transcribed responses to the “My Wonderful Mommy” questionnaire. The teachers … Continue reading →

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Why The Bachelor Should Be Required Viewing for Single Ladies

Posted on February 8, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

Look, Mondays can be hard. Why do you think there are songs like “Monday, Monday,” and cats like Garfield, and get-your-ass-kicked phrases like “Somebody’s got a case of the Mondays.” But there is one thing I look forward to on … Continue reading →

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The Lousy Lover’s Guide to Sex

Posted on February 7, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

Well, it’s Tuesday and that means two things: 1.) I’m a little hungover from watching The Bachelor and drinking every time Ben says “journey” or one of the women does something ridiculous. 2.) I’m In The Powder Room today oversharing … Continue reading →

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If Pollyanna Had a Period

Posted on January 31, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

And speaking of cleaning up your womb… I’m looking on the bright (red) side of life today In The Powder Room. Warning, it’s already been called “Gross but hilarious” on Twitter, so go ahead and read at your own risk. Oh, and … Continue reading →

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Iris Learns to Vlog

Posted on January 26, 2012 by The Bearded Iris
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I might have to change grocery stores after this.

Posted on January 20, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

Sometimes I forget to lay down the rules (yet again) before we head into the grocery store. Those are never fun trips. Yesterday was one of those days. First it was “No, you can’t have a cookie. We haven’t eaten … Continue reading →

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Ten Ways Plastering Walls is Like Sex

Posted on January 17, 2012 by The Bearded Iris

I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again, blogging is the best free therapy around. Many thanks to all the fabulous people who came forward yesterday with their traumatic childhood stories and made me feel like less of a … Continue reading →

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