R.I.P Twitch

Well, today was the day.  Our little Twitch has left the Earth.  I knew something was up because each time I would move his little hut he would not move.  Normally when the hut is just touched, little Twitchy would get, well, twitchy!  Early this afternoon, he seemed really slow and lethargic.  By dinner time [...]

Cortisone, Crayfish and College

After about two and a half months of pain in my elbow, I finally went to the doctor.  First stop was my regular GP.  She told me I had tendinitis (tennis elbow) and that I should see an orthopedic doctor.  I held off for awhile due to my fear of needles and the fact that [...]

I’m with the band!

Some of my really good friends own a bar in town.  Actually they own three.  One of the bars has a program called “Guest Bartending” where one can sign up for a night where they can be, well, a guest bartender!  The whole basis is that a guest bartender invites all of their friends and family [...]

Growing up / Part Deuce

Last night I had another lump in my throat, butterflies in my stomach moment with Boy #1 and I survived to write about it.  I am slowly getting the hang of this parenting thing!
Yesterday, as soon as the boy got in the car after school, he announced that he was meeting some friends at the skateboard [...]

Someone stole my glasses!

As mentioned in previous post, my boy #2 wears glasses.  His prescription is mild and he only needs to wear them at school for distance.  Yesterday when he came home from school,  I asked the usual questions.  How was your day?  Do you have homework?  What was exciting at school?
Then, just out of curiosity, I [...]

Growing up.

I have always been a little on the cautious side when it comes to my kids.  Alright, actually a  bit more on the freakishly overprotective side.   I have been teased about it mercilessly from my family and friends over the last twelve years, but I don’t care.  They way I look at it, it is [...]

Here comes the SUN!

I am beside myself with excitement at the present moment.  Not only is the sun shining brightly and there are blue skies to be seen, but my parents are on their way here and I cannot wait to see them!   They should arrive sometime around noon.  I spent the entire day yesterday getting their guest [...]

Weekend Update

I have been casually “called out” by my Dad about my lack of updates on the blog.  He commented last week that if I did not start writing more, he was going to permanently boycott Teenie Tidbits and never read it again.  I guess when you live in the north woods with no signs of [...]

Stressed out…then knocked out!

I have had stressful situations before and have recognized it and dealt with it accordingly.  Everyone gets to those moments where they feel overwhelmed and like they are about to crack.   I have often been on the other side, coaching friends on how to get through something difficult, encouraging them to take a moment for [...]

OK…I get it now!

I never understood the draw of Facebook.  I heard many people talk about it, and I just did not get it.  What exactly is the purpose of this public forum to announce what I am making for dinner, or where I am going on Saturday?  More importantly, who the hell cares?  I know I am [...]