What Goes Around Comes Around

Posted on March 5, 2013 by metrospirit

The Wright family wraps up another birthday season We just wrapped up birthday season around here. Well, mine isn’t until May, and the Man’s is in September, but The Kids’ birthdays are the ones that really matter, and they just…

Now It’s Official

Posted on February 27, 2013 by metrospirit

Who is this person who signed up to do a 5K? I think I made a big mistake. It’s not epic, but it’s definitely life-changing. I feel regret, but I rarely do. I’m nervous, though. It’s stupid, really. I’m a…

15 in 5

Posted on February 20, 2013 by metrospirit

Because I love a list. Especially a random list. 1. Once again, The Kids brought store-bought Valentines to their friends at school. They cost $1 a box on sale at Walgreens. If The Kids are happy, I am too.…

Abnormal and Controversial?

Posted on February 13, 2013 by metrospirit

Because it was recommended to me, I read a parenting book today. I don’t have anything against books on being a parent, and I’m certainly no expert in the field, but I usually stay away from such things. It’s easy…

Allow Me

Posted on February 6, 2013 by metrospirit

Incentives are wonderful things The Boy has asked for an allowance. For about half of you, this will sound totally normal. When you were little, you got paid weekly for doing your chores. You made your bed, picked up your…

Shhhhhh!!!!!!!!

Posted on January 30, 2013 by metrospirit

Actually, talk all you want… just beware of who might be listening I’ve noticed something. I’m sure I’m not the first to notice, but as I sat in a small but busy waiting room today, it was abundantly clear. When…

15 in 5

Posted on January 23, 2013 by metrospirit

Because I love a list. Especially a random list. 1. If this is winter, I don’t like winter. I got spoiled by the warm weather we’ve had. Yep, that’s a complaint. I’ll take the heat any day. 2. I find…

Crazy Movie Lady

Posted on January 16, 2013 by metrospirit

Is a better spot in line worth fighting about? Apparently so. It’s been awhile since I’ve had a “wow that lady is freaking crazy” story. I’ve thought about it, too. Have I stopped paying attention as much, or are the…

Cheers to a New Year

Posted on January 9, 2013 by metrospirit

Some resolutions are easier to keep than others What resolutions will you break this year? I’m not being a pessimist. I’m a realist. Don’t get me wrong; I’ll set some goals and keep them. Most of them will go out…

15 in 5

Posted on January 2, 2013 by metrospirit

The year in random review If a restaurant has a sign that reads “no smoking,” (don’t they all?) it’s not appropriate to light your ciggie inside and then walk through the restaurant to go outside to smoke. (Jan. 2012) I…