Stepmom MIA
Ladies, I have not been mauled by bears or bound and gagged by the man-children. I admit, I’ve been a bit remiss.
Here’s why:
A) I’ve been entertaining house guests, which means that a lot of my available energies have been spent determining where best to get the next group meal.
B) I’ve developed a rash, which I’m sure is harmless and simply a product of either 1) sweltering 90 degree heat in October 2) my abundance of God-awful man sweat 3) stress
C) The Tall One is demonstrating the following (less than endearing) teenage qualities: detachment, narcoleptic fatigue and forgetfulness. What I call, an extreme case of paralyzing “blahs.” Instead of reacting to his so-called “normal” behavior with grace and good humor, I’ve spent the better part of a week stewing with resentment and clenching my jaw.
Hmmmm? Perhaps this has something to do with my rash?
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Whoops… how can we help? sending a virtual Gin and tonic your way and a huge slab of chocolate… all virtual I’m afraid, but at least you won’t get a hang-over or put on weight…
Thank you. That helps. Of course, I’d rather be having a G & T with you, but a hangover probably wouldn’t help. I must admit, I’m gorging on scones in your absence :)
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I’m so glad you haven’t been mauled, bound, or gagged. Sorry you’re having “a week”, though. Perhaps you need to move the location of the La Belle Mere party you’ve been planning right on out of Austin… so you can escape, escape, escape along with the rest of us. :) Until then, hang in there. You could feign a virtual hangover and take to your bed until the houseguests leave and the Tall One awakens.
But, instead, I’ve left town!
How’s the narcolepsy coming along?