How Zombies and Screams Gave Me a Mom Moment
I’ve had a difficult time relating to my boys in the 15 years that they have been on…
Category: Real Life Excerpts
Real life, torn from the pages of my journal, to share with you on raising my brood and dealing with life in the real world.
Desperate Plea for Sanity – Need an iPod Touch 5
Tre is my youngest son, and at age 12 he has already developed a fetish for all things…
Algebra Concepts and the TI-84 Calculator are Going to Kill Me
I know that I’m going to get an additional list of school supplies that the boys’ need the…
Teenage Boys and the Moms Who Love Them
I read an awesome post today by Monica over at the grommom about what a teenage boy needs most…
Remembering Michael Jackson
Five years ago today, the world became a bit sadder, a bit colder, as the death of Michael…
Saying Goodbye to Maya Angelou
I never had the fortune to meet Maya Angelou, but I consider her one of my dearest mentors,…
A Glimpse Into the Future and Empty Nest Syndrome
My boys are gone this weekend. That leaves just Dad and I (and the dog) alone in the…
PayPal Scammers – You Need to Do Better Than This!
I just laughed my ass off when this came through my email a few moments ago, and I…
How You Can Help With the #JonathansHeartProject
My eldest son, Jonathan, is a sensitive soul, although he does not show it very often. I believe…
This Wordless Wednesday Post Is About You
Black White Gay Straight Religious Atheist You – Underneath We Are ALL The Exact Same
National Pet Day
National Pet Day. Isn’t it absolutely wonderful that our entire nation has devoted an entire day to loving…
Transformation and Johnny Depp
It has been a very busy weekend here at Life in a House of Testosterone – well for…
Epic Brother Battle
For years, the eldest son has “tortured” his younger brother. You know how brothers are – constantly picking…
I Was a Working Mom Outside the Home for A Day
I don’t know how in the hell I did this 12 years ago. I have apparently lost touch…
My Crazy Morning – I Can’t Make This Stuff Up
I cannot help but sit here and laugh. If somebody wrote a book about my life it would…
Thanksgiving Vacation 2013
Quite frankly, we usually don’t do anything extraordinary for our Thanksgiving vacation. We get dinner started in the…
#GivingTuesday – Our Family Story
#GivingTuesday is about giving back during the holiday season. Started in 2012, this first Tuesday after Thanksgiving has…
A Very Happy 14th To My Dear Son, Jonathan
It is hard to believe that we have been blessed to have had you in our lives for…
We Interrupt Our Day…
I woke up this morning feeling great, until I drank the leftover Coke that was in the fridge…
Funny Comments from Some Smarty Pants Kids
I saw this on Facebook this morning and I just had to share here on the blog! All…
My Parents Did Too Much Acid In the 60s
When you have weird ass dreams like this, the only logical conclusion is that your parents did acid one too many times.
Ungrateful Children – Raising the Next Generation
This post may contain affiliate links. See LiaH Disclosure Policy. I have two sons, ages 13 (almost 14)…
Debbie Does Dallas In da House
Yes folks, I’m afraid that my youngest, my darling baby, has stumbled upon Internet porn. I was laying…
Premonition – Or Horrible Daydream?
There is nothing more utterly terrifying than having a premonition that one of your children have died before your very eyes.
Time for Some Testosterone Replacement
I woke up this morning to find an email in my inbox from James H. who was letting…
A Visit to the Doctor to Cure the Crud
A sudden onset of bronchitis had me knocked out for several days.
