Things I Haven't Done Yet

Mamacita says:  I have actually lived a very provincial life.  I haven’t been much of anywhere, and all I do is work.  I’m not extraordinary in any way, and I haven’t any outstanding talents.  I love to sing, but shouldn’t.  … Continue reading

The Luck of the Draw

Mamacita says:  Bits and pieces of this post were first published on December 19, 2004, and December 10, 2006. Some people are very, shall we say, “unlucky,” in the grab-bag of in-laws. People talk about how awful their mother-in-law, or … Continue reading

Things I Haven't Done Yet

Mamacita says: 1.  I haven’t gotten more than three or four hours of sleep any night since Christmas. 2.  I’ve done tons of laundry, but I haven’t done much of my own. 3.  Ditto with cleaning. 4.  I haven’t reconciled … Continue reading

Happy New Year from Mamacita

Mamacita says: Happy New Year to the Blogospheric Universe!  (I’m the one on the right, by the way)  (As in, “Yeah, right!” that is.)  Actually, that second arm from the left might be mine.  Is there Diet Coke in her … Continue reading

Things I Haven't Done Yet

Mamacita says: 1.  I haven’t run the sweeper since the Christmas tree fell.  There are fake green “needles” all over the house. 2.  I haven’t dived into the bowl of half-price Hershey miniature candy bars yet. Um, never mind. 3.  … Continue reading

Oh No She Dinnit: The Eye of the Beholder

Mamacita says:  When the kids came home on Christmas Eve, I was ready with Christmas cookies. I knew the children were glad to be home for Christmas, but I didn’t really understand all the laughing coming from the kitchen. Then … Continue reading