I have had the smell of barf in my nose hairs for the past two and a half weeks. Every single member of this family (including myself) has puked on me, and I have washed all the linens and the floors of this house 58 times now (insert the sound of wailing here). You think… Continue reading tiny trash cans and barfing boys

I've started this entry a billion times, and cannot come up with a captivating line. I also can't come up with something funny or witty. So I'll just say this: I struggle with self harm. Way back in the day I would cut my arm and wrist multiple times a day to make the pain… Continue reading cutting and mending

I ate dinner on the toilet two nights ago. Well, I guess technically I ate dinner on a stool, NEXT to the toilet. While bathing Bob. Heaven help us. So I've been super vocal and public about the fact that I'm on Weight Watchers. I'm 4 months in, down several sizes and have  lost 25 pounds… Continue reading toilet dinners and cellulite

We have a new Stanesic to introduce......... Meet Frijole!! (pronounced "Free-hole-ay") He is as precious as he looks. He is a full size donkey and a little on the shy side. Bring the man carrots, though and he'll eat right outta your hand and even let you get a few nose pats in before he… Continue reading donkey fights and muddy shoes

My life was a series of unfortunate events today. Not devastating, not earth shattering, just unfortunate. At 11:00 this morning I was sitting on the shoulder of a major Dallas highway. Wanna know why?? Do you????? I forgot to put gas in the car. Oh you know, that thing that makes it RUN?? And remember… Continue reading All the Mess.