In honor of my 31st Birthday today, I have compiled a comprehensive list of various factoids about moi. Enjoy. 1. I was born in Poland, not America.2. I love both countries3. I grin stupidly when I lie4. I no longer drink5. My ego gets bruised easily.6. I am a closet writer. I have dreamt of…
31 Things About Me
All Things "Kaboom"
Every year, around July 1st, my husband begins to get a glazed look in his eyes. This is about the time they set up the local firework booths near our house. This is also the time of year I fear for our bank account. It never fails that by the time July 4th rolls around,…
Dear Sister
It is a sad day for me today. You have made good on your word and your flight leaves at 9:30 tonight. I had to say goodbye first, before anyone else did, because it was torture to sit and wait until it was time for you to go. I watched you say goodbye to the…
Goodbye Pretzels and Pudding
In March of 2004, a week after monchichi’s 2nd birthday, our precious first-born was officially diagnosed with Autism. Superman was 7 months old, asleep in his carseat when the two psychologists assigned to us said what we already knew. Two months later, after a week filled with non-stop seizures, monchichi was branded epileptic. Trader Joe’s…
The Coolest School
I work for a private school. There are pros and cons to this, just as there are within the public school districts. But my school takes the cake when it comes to getting involved with something near and dear to my family. Plus, monchichi inspired the whole deal. Check out our newsletter!
Polish Grandmothers Kick A**
On New Year’s Day, 2008, I walked into the upstairs bathroom and found my beloved babcia having a stroke on the floor. It was the worst day of my life and I will never forget holding her body, taken hostage by a blood clot in the brain, while i sang our favorite Polish song. It…
CCC #1
My fabulous childhood friend Ohmommy at www.classychaos.com has challenged her faithful readers to take a picture of heads. I had a few photos on the computer that fit the description perfectly! Enjoy and make sure to check out her blog! She is fabulous!