Today I learned that Gargamel and Tigger were voiced by the same actor. Now I can’t unhear it. Mind blown.
Dear Connor: Year Seven
Dear Connor,
Now that you’re old enough to read, I’ve let you read some of the Dear Connor blog entries I wrote when you were younger, for you to read later on. This one, I’m writing for you to read now.
Status: September 27, 2018 at 07:02PM
Successfully completed my first alteration! Shortened up the straps and adjusted the bust darts on a cheap dress I got from Wish. Simple win for a first alteration project!
Status: September 24, 2018 at 08:15AM
Failed to rinse out my Tervis before putting it under the Keurig this morning. Forgot I had flavored last night’s water with cucumber slices.
Cucumber coffee is not a flavor sensation I would recommend.
Shaking off my Parent Fail
So, remember how I said the other day how I feel better when I write and get stuff out?
Well, here I am, with my phone and my Bluetooth keyboard, taking my lunch break in the Starbucks next door to my work, because I hope that writing about my failings will make me feel like less of a schmuck.
Here, let me share the text I sent to my hubby this morning:
Like my coworker (Hi, N!) said when I relayed this story to her this morning: Moms are human, too. It’s just that… I mean, yeah, it’s annoying when I have to tell my first grader to do something three times before he even acknowledges that I’ve spoken to him, but does it really merit raising my voice to him? Is that who I want him to think I am? He already hides under his sheets because he’s “scared” when I yell at him at bedtime for not listening.
Talk about feeling like a turd. Continue reading