tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440845209165896302.post4862308408087830923..comments2024-03-25T02:29:17.988-07:00Comments on Crazy Working Mom: Diary of a mother on the brink of snapping!: Wine, Tears and Christmas TreesJAStilwellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13668924560160845350noreply@blogger.comBlogger21125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440845209165896302.post-46865171308586966532012-12-10T20:59:05.463-08:002012-12-10T20:59:05.463-08:00Erma Bombeck!!!
I am honoured to be even in the s...Erma Bombeck!!! <br />I am honoured to be even in the same sentence as the wonderful Mrs. Bombeck!!<br />Have a wonderful Christmas..from your fellow tree squinter!<br />JJAStilwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13668924560160845350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440845209165896302.post-6208827944466822902012-12-10T20:53:03.309-08:002012-12-10T20:53:03.309-08:00My older girls were no where to be seen while I wa...My older girls were no where to be seen while I was tree trimming this year. They walked upstairs and announced"nice tree". WTF?? After all these years of stress and I get a "nice tree"? <br />My youngest helped me...by passing me the ornaments. Smart girl. It was actually a lovely bonding time with her.<br />JJAStilwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13668924560160845350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440845209165896302.post-17811147013684562612012-12-08T02:07:48.799-08:002012-12-08T02:07:48.799-08:00So far I've only had time to read the letter t...So far I've only had time to read the letter to Santa and the bit about your Christmas tree. It took me longer than usual because you had me laughing so hard I was crying and couldn't see the words! This is funny stuff, J. You do have a gift of storytelling. I would go so far as to say you are the "Erma Bombeck" of the new millennium (that's a compliment)! I look forward to reading more when I have some time.<br /><br />Have a Merry Christmas!<br />Patti<br /><br />PS: I've been squinting at my tree for decades. It really does work!<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440845209165896302.post-79797967388197097062012-12-07T03:43:01.765-08:002012-12-07T03:43:01.765-08:00Oh how sweet of yoy! Everything is fine with me :-...Oh how sweet of yoy! Everything is fine with me :-)Just been very busy. But OMG, I really did spell bad in my "above post". Sorry for that. I tend to write very fast and post quick.For some reason, someone in my family just has to shout MOOOOM, everytime I try to sneak a little time to myself and enjoy a good blog ;-)Like now...<br />Thanx for thinking about me! Big hug!<br />CCingelinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652684877626838481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440845209165896302.post-48522982823888870192012-12-04T13:23:28.121-08:002012-12-04T13:23:28.121-08:00Excessive...pfftt, whatever:)
I like that I can re...Excessive...pfftt, whatever:)<br />I like that I can read your mind and write what you are thinking about...does it creep you out at all?<br />lol<br />JJAStilwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13668924560160845350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440845209165896302.post-4306718875217578392012-12-04T13:21:06.013-08:002012-12-04T13:21:06.013-08:00I have wine glasses that can fit an entire bottle....I have wine glasses that can fit an entire bottle...that way people can't judge me, after all it's only one glass:)<br />JJAStilwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13668924560160845350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440845209165896302.post-11214463555877724352012-12-04T12:00:11.325-08:002012-12-04T12:00:11.325-08:00Jessica- thank you for totally making my day- and ...Jessica- thank you for totally making my day- and my argument! While my family thinks my drinking during the holidays is a bit excessive, I have proof I am not alone- ha! As for my perfect tree, with my matching ornaments, ribbion, with that mocking angel (she is just a little too perfect and may just get replaced this year!) my children learned early (like before they could walk early... ) that mommy needs that part of Christmas to be perfect, just perfect (my perfect). I've known forever Martha is a moron and I totally rule her! Thank you for once again writing excatly what is going through my head.<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13473654180755733163noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440845209165896302.post-78751568100614812312012-12-04T03:26:39.458-08:002012-12-04T03:26:39.458-08:00The tree looks beautiful and love that your glass ...The tree looks beautiful and love that your glass of wine might be more "bottle-ish" ;)<br />Meredith<br />www.themomoftheyear.netAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16807400887814224333noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440845209165896302.post-70135440256480975052012-12-03T12:15:55.632-08:002012-12-03T12:15:55.632-08:00WOW!! Such wonderful compliments about my writing!...WOW!! Such wonderful compliments about my writing!! I really appreciate it! <br />Sometimes this blogging thing is hard. During 'the strike', I had something so concrete albeit accidental, to write about daily...now I need to dig a bit deeper. <br />Good thing my life allows a comedy of errors at any given time:)<br />The wine...as always was a lovely!<br />Thanks<br />JJAStilwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13668924560160845350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440845209165896302.post-34227742642117675842012-12-03T12:11:50.941-08:002012-12-03T12:11:50.941-08:00Ok I need to confess that my tree is shhhhh....art...Ok I need to confess that my tree is shhhhh....artificial. I love the smell of the real deal, but can't stand the messy dropping needles and potential and inevitable lop-sided-ness! <br />The slutty angel with a branch up her rear made me actually laugh out loud!!!<br />JJAStilwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13668924560160845350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440845209165896302.post-10243412163056956672012-12-03T12:09:07.095-08:002012-12-03T12:09:07.095-08:00Ok, please don't think this is weird, but I wa...Ok, please don't think this is weird, but I was worried about you:) I just said to my husband the other day that you (one of my biggest fans:) hadn't commented in a while and I was hoping all was ok for you! Your comments along the way have meant so much to me and I was so glad to "see you" this morning!<br />Enjoy your white sparkly no kids tree!<br />JJAStilwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13668924560160845350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440845209165896302.post-85989569114163056992012-12-03T09:12:46.342-08:002012-12-03T09:12:46.342-08:00I admire anyone who has mastered the art of select...I admire anyone who has mastered the art of selecting an apt title, Jessica: good for you! You had me smiling from the get-go and that in and of itself is the essence of good writing, to capture the reader's attention immediately.<br /><br />The other key to weaving a successful tale is of course, to make your audience anticipate every word with equal vigor. I couldn't wait to get through this one and I was a little sad when it was over.<br /><br />By the way, you selected a beautiful pic to close out this holiday tale. Of course, it helps to have beautiful subjects, right?<br /><br />A job well done. I hope the wine went well with the quiet.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440845209165896302.post-16870382084936219042012-12-03T05:48:51.262-08:002012-12-03T05:48:51.262-08:00Green, red and gold, that's me, and no slutty ...Green, red and gold, that's me, and no slutty angel on the top with a branch up her rear - just the star. Positively NOTHING made of plastic to be seen anywhere. Tree stands near a wall, but all deckies MUST be just as good round the invisible back, or I get upset. I usually get my own way, except on one fundamental detail - my partner goes to buy the tree before I'm aware or ready for it, and we inevitably get a lopsided monstrosity which needs propping up in every direction, and is a bit bald on one side. Sigh.<br />Have a lovely Christmas, your first as a celeb!<br />CarolineLonicerahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13141723287143567146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440845209165896302.post-28219655814321077012012-12-03T00:27:34.897-08:002012-12-03T00:27:34.897-08:00Hi Jessica!
Long time since I've popped by. Be...Hi Jessica!<br />Long time since I've popped by. Been very busy, christmas stress you know. Once again you discribed a scene that could have been taken from my life. So I guess, I am sister with both you and Leanna ;-) My tree is always white and sparkling. And yes my darling creative kids has their own colorful and tacky tree. They are happy, I'm happy. As for the daddy in the family, he has no say in chrismas deocorating. He just do what he is told to do. Hey, it is easiest right? He is very good at haning ornaments and garlands in places I dont reach. <br />Have a great day! / CingelingCingelinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15652684877626838481noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440845209165896302.post-33534230086639671832012-12-02T15:10:19.895-08:002012-12-02T15:10:19.895-08:00Your post definitely had me chuckling away - love ...Your post definitely had me chuckling away - love your sense of humour :))<br />When my girls were wee they used to decorate the tree and I just let them do it. Now they don't want to do it (can you believe it?) so I will have to do it again. Oh well!!!<br />Love your last year's tree. Elliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14143140451200120833noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440845209165896302.post-44154124684545275502012-12-02T10:38:05.621-08:002012-12-02T10:38:05.621-08:00I love stalking!
Squinting IS brilliant eh?
So gl...I love stalking!<br />Squinting IS brilliant eh? <br />So glad you you can laugh with me!!<br />JJAStilwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13668924560160845350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440845209165896302.post-74494070149480146612012-12-02T10:36:11.984-08:002012-12-02T10:36:11.984-08:00Czech Republic...WOW!!!
Five children....double WO...Czech Republic...WOW!!!<br />Five children....double WOW.<br />Thank you!<br />JJAStilwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13668924560160845350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440845209165896302.post-77180077043654093842012-12-02T08:40:18.061-08:002012-12-02T08:40:18.061-08:00Oh. My. Goodness. Up until today I have read your ...Oh. My. Goodness. Up until today I have read your ramblings in silence. Just a quiet blogger stalker checking in occasionally. This post literally had me in tears as I attempted to read it aloud to my 15 year old daughter. I wasnt sure I would be able to finish. <br /><br />Keep up the hilarious posts. I look forward to them now. (By the way, the squinting thing works like a charm)<br /><br />Trina<br />Trina Longhttp://www.yearofthelongs.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440845209165896302.post-28593265913080962352012-12-02T02:44:24.366-08:002012-12-02T02:44:24.366-08:00Hi from Czech Republic ! You are wonderful mama:)
...Hi from Czech Republic ! You are wonderful mama:)<br />I do love your blog, because I know it so good ...<br />I have five children.<br />Thanks for your sense of humour.<br /><br />Blessed Christmass to you and your family !<br />LenkaLenkahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10236828761226762259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440845209165896302.post-46914304696330817542012-12-01T20:13:58.573-08:002012-12-01T20:13:58.573-08:00Just embrace it!! Anything with popsicle sticks do...Just embrace it!! Anything with popsicle sticks doesn't stand a chance.<br />Thanks virtual sis!<br />JJAStilwellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13668924560160845350noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8440845209165896302.post-16285724078712740292012-12-01T17:53:56.158-08:002012-12-01T17:53:56.158-08:00Jessica...it's like you're my SISTER!!
Mac...Jessica...it's like you're my SISTER!!<br />Macaroni angels and foam snowmen and --gag--crooked popsicle-stick picture frames...it's enough to make one HURL, isn't it?<br />I've never told anyone this before...lest I be judged as the cold and unfeeling type...but the cat's out of the bag now, and I'm relieved to have been part of it.<br />Merry Christmas Darling, your Silver Tree sounds like a DREAM!Leannahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04051733741425987760noreply@blogger.com