Soup, Interrupted
The code word… Do I have to spell it out for you?Photo source When Mr. Wright and I were cultivating our first crop of kids, we crafted a code word for Grown-Up Time: soup. As in, “If we can get all the laundry done, the dishes washed, the kids to all their appointments, dinner made, … Read more
Pillow Talk With The Gonzo Mama: It’s Hot. I Know.
What do the parents of seven children talk about in bed? You wouldn’t believe me, if I told you. Take last night for example. Instead of falling promptly asleep, I was seized by a fit of giggles. Mr. Wright: What’s so funny? Me: I was just thinking how bad it would suck if a person … Read more
Forecast Calls for Snow: Goodbye, Lovey
It’s not unusual for a child to have a treasured blanket or stuffed animal, and three-year-old Snugglebug is no exception. Her “lovey” of choice is a small round pillow, decorated like a soccer ball, left behind when Princess went to college. It’s filled with tiny micro-beads and makes a beautiful “SWOOSH” sound when it moves. … Read more
Glenn Beck to Get Key to Mount Vernon, Washington – and the Haters Keep Comin’
Glenn Beck, you’ve just pissed off every liberal in America! What are you going to do next? I’m going to go on home and get myself a key to the city! The mayor of Mount Vernon, Washington (only a hop, skip and a jump from where The Gonzo Mama hides in her bedroom, with all … Read more
Earth Hour Superheros! (Our Story Contest Winners)
Peter Troast, blogger at EnergyCircle.com, participated in Earth Hour by seeking out and killing “energy vampires” in his home. The family got their household power usage down to 0.2 KW during the event! His kids joined in the cause by sacrificing recording of the Nickelodeon Kids’ Choice Awards. (BOO, Nickelodeon, for airing during Earth Hour!) … Read more
Earth Hour 2009
My family participated in Earth Hour 2009 by turning our lights off for an hour and playing cards by candlelight. We had so much fun we now want to make it a weekly event! Did you participate? What did you do during the lights-out hour? The most innovative or fun idea will win a year-long … Read more
