Recent PostsAbout This Blog Welcome to my blog. I'm Anne-Marie Nichols, a 40-something WAHM to Nathan, 6, and Lucie, 3. I've been married 12 years to their dad Paul, a scientist. When I'm not doing the mommy thing, I'm a freelance writer, and vice president of the board of directors for a Colorado public charter school. In my spare time I like to sleep, eat, read, and decorate cakes. I created this online journal to share some entertaining and insightful stories from my own experiences as a writer, domestic engineer, and mom. I encourage you to share this blog with your friends, and hopefully it will spark some lively discussions on issues we can all relate to. Enjoy! Blog CategoriesToday's Recipe
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Sep 24 2008Honeymoon's overCategory: At HomeBefore I left last night for a friend's home, Nana took me aside and asked, "Could you please tell your son to mind Nana when you're gone?" Nathan was acting up and had been rude to her. So I did, reminding him that Nana loves him even more than daddy and mommy because grandkids are precious like jewels. According to her, it worked, and he was much better while I was gone. I blamed the bad behavior on Paul leaving on a business trip and Nathan being tired. Still, it didn't take him long to treat Nana like he does the rest of the family when he is stressed or tired. The kid gloves are off and the honeymoon's over. Sorry Nana.
Sep 23 2008The extortionistCategory: At HomeA large box was left on the front stoop by our UPS man. (The UPS man is even more popular with the kids than Santa Claus, though he mostly brings books for me.) It was Paul's birthday present. As I brought in the parcel, Nathan asked me what it was. Wondering if he was old enough to keep a secret, I decided to show him. As I put the gift away, I swore him to silence. So much for swearing because Paul told me he had broken his promise later than evening. This is what happened: "So Dad, I know what Mom's getting you for your birthday," Nathan told Paul. "It's golf stuff, but I'm not supposed to tell you. But if you give me $100 I'll tell you what it is." Paul told Nathan that it wasn't right for him to spoil the surprise. And then he asked Nathan what he'd do with $100. "Oh, buy a motorcycle, crash, and mess up my leg like you," said Nathan. Nothing like getting a shake down from a sarcastic six-year-old.
Sep 22 2008Miss Cute goes shoppingCategory: Family FunAs Paul likes to remind me, "Anne-Marie, our children love us and want to be on top of us at all times." Needless to say, we're an affectionate family. Plus, Nathan and Lucie are so cute that it's hard not to give them a little pinch, tickle or squeeze now and again. When Lucie hugs me, I like to pat her rear end and ask, "Hey Miss Cute, where did you get such a nice, little tushy?" Lucie replies, "At the Tushy Store, of course." I wonder if they take American Express?
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