Item #1
In spite of my complete indifference to Twitter (remember this post?) I have now signed up. Yes, that’s right – I caved . . . but allow me to explain. I will NOT be tweeting my day to day boring life. No – that would be far too painful for all of us. I have set it up to automatically tweet my blog posts because, as the awesome Surferwife explained to me, some people follow their favorite blogs in a Reader (one central place to follow all your favourite blogs at the same time without have to click all around the Internet going from site to site. Great if you follow more than 5 sites per day), but many others follow them via Twitter. And since I’m all about the convenience, I’m just trying to help you Twitter-ers/Twits (?) out. You can find me at TheOnlyGirlCher. Tweet!
Item #2
Okay people – I’m only going to say this once.
TAKE DOWN YOUR GOD DAMN OUTSIDE CHRISTMAS DECORATIONS!
It’s the end of January. Christmas is over. Garland and red bows are no longer acceptable. Neither are reindeer on your front lawn or having your Christmas lights on. I don’t care what you got going on inside your house, but the outside does concern me.
The only exemption I’m giving is to those of you who have gone through much effort to install strings of lights at great heights. Of course these are not easy to remove and may be left in place till next year as long as they are not turned on.
Okay? Nuff said.
Item #3
Scoman did a whole spoof on the old “What shall we do with a drunken sailor” tune the other day, but to you I ask “What shall I do with a cheeky misbehaving 6 year old?”
Honestly. I’m at the end of my rope. I don’t know where he gets his defiance or his cheek. His older brother has never had either. Which is probably why it’s so frustrating to be dealing with now. Well, that, and the fact that he has a face like an angel that just doesn’t seem to mesh with his devil personality that pops out more and more frequently.
If you have any discipline ideas that actually work for you – PUHLEEZE – and I’m begging here – share them with me. I’m at my wits end and am considering moving out. If we don’t get his behaviour in check now . . . his teen years will surely kill me.
Okay. That’s all for today. I have a special posting surprise for tomorrow that I’m uber excited about . . . no hints. You’ll just have to wait.
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January 28th, 2010 at 6:55 am
As the older sister of your beloved hubby “Willie”, all I have to say about your cheeky 6 year old is “The apple dosent fall far from the tree” Willie was a BRAT, I am 14 years older than him, I know what I’m talking about. I also know that your 6 year old is no way any-thing like his daddy was, not nearly half as cheeky!!!! But if he is all I have to say(and this is for Willie) PAY BACK IS A BITCH !!!!! hahahahahahah Have a grrrrrrrreat day love ya!!!
January 28th, 2010 at 12:45 pm
I have no idea what to do with a cheeky 6 yr old. My kids are friggin out of control.
If my neighbors still had their Christmas stuff out I’d probably remove if myself. Big no-no.
January 28th, 2010 at 12:22 pm
You are still way ahead of me in the twitter arena. I just don’t think I’m going to do it, but good for your for trying it! Let me know how it works out, k??
NO FREAKING JOKE about the xmas lights. Really? You still need them up? At the end of January? I don’t believe it. You’re freaking lazy. Take care of it immediately.
Wish I had advice, but this is not within my realm of knowledge. Yet.
January 28th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
how awful is this – i’m STILL not on twitter!!! i can’t think of a damn username that isn’t already taken and my blog name’s too long!! damn it!!
it’s nearly february. time for santa to come down.
January 28th, 2010 at 12:48 pm
take tips from Lynne, the one from Real Housewives of OC, she has so REALLLL good advice for ya….NOT.
My parents would banish me to my room, and bring me a piece of toast and a cup of tea for dinner…..i felt imprisoned. and i’d cry and give sad puppy eyes…and then i never did it again.
i use twitter to read the news, check traffic, and read reviews, also to stalk celebs…
January 28th, 2010 at 4:02 pm
As you so expertly pointed out to me yesterday on my blog: Pee on his toothbrush. Problem solved.
January 28th, 2010 at 6:18 pm
Cher! Why does it bother you so when other people choose to treat their lawn as if it were out of the pages of a Christmas Story…even weeks after Christmas? No big deal. Sure, it’s good for a snarky little comment and a giggle while driving by with the family, but other than that, no biggie. Oh shoot that reminds me, I think my wreath became one with my front door – not sure if I took it down…I’ll go check now…
As for a cheeky six year old, here’s what I have to say: 1) Don’t ever let the little bugger know that he’s getting to you. Ever. 2) Take a couple of deep breaths and say to yourself, ‘this, too, shall pass’. Remember, with kids, everything’s a phase.
See you soon!
January 29th, 2010 at 1:32 am
#1 I am now following you on Twitter. I will hopefully remember to show an awesome side to Twitter amongst other planned stuff on Sunday.
#2 I think the outside decorations are down here. One of my neighbours handles that.
#3 Thanks for the shoutout. Perhaps you could shave his belly with a rusty razor.. or is that a bit too far?
January 29th, 2010 at 12:17 pm
Found you through SFTC. Just giving some bloggy love. I’m not the only girl in my family, but the hubs has taught me a thing or two about farts…and burping. It’s so freeing.
January 31st, 2010 at 1:46 pm
I had anxiety when our decor was up jan 15th. ANXIETY. B wanted to kill me.
February 4th, 2010 at 11:37 pm
Item # 2 is one of my biggest pet peeves. I don’t know what it is about Chicagoans, but they leave their lights up FOREVER! On Sunday (as in January 31!) we drove by a house that not only had their lights still up and on, but I could also see their fully decorated lit tree in their living room along with a huge Santa sitting on their TV cabinet. Enough already!!!