You may or may not know that I am the one who takes care of the yard work in our family. Yes, I’m the “yard boy” or if you live out in California, I’m the “gardener”. Either way, I mow the grass, weedwack, edge, and leaf blow. It takes me about 2.5 hours to do my 1+ acre yard the way I like it. Yes, I’m anal about the yard. I like it to look neat and pristine, hence I do not let Dick cut the grass…not that he would volunteer to do it anyway.
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“Mommy, why do we have to shop on eBay?”
By Jane on November 16, 2009
The other day, on our way somewhere (I can’t remember where. The pregnancy amnesia never seemed to go away.), Louise was hassling me for some ice skates now that she is taking lessons. Before, she hardly ever wanted to go ice skating but now that I’ve been taking the time to help her, she’s gained a [...]
Category: Kwik Kwotes
Jane: Korean Tofu House and Bibimbab Newbie
By Jane on January 9, 2010
Lucy, Martha and I decide to go to Korean Town close to downtown LA to a Tofu House for lunch. I love Korean food and I’ve had Korean BBQ before but have never been to a tofu house. There are quite a few of these tofu houses in LA, especially in Korean Town but Lucy [...]
KWICK KWOTE: Let’s Plant Some Flowers and Drink Some Wine
By Jane on April 4, 2010
Besides using the chalkboard paint in the girls room, I also used it on our pantry door…an ugly white eyesore. Originally when I thought to use the chalkboard paint, it was intended for this door. I wanted to be able to write grocery lists, our favorite wines list, maybe even homeschool while I’m cooking, writing [...]
Category: Do It Yourself, Kwik Kwotes
Pregnancy Craving for TCBY causes Jane to nearly open a can of WHOOP ASS on Dick.
By Jane on March 22, 2011
I was out running errands with Dick the other day when I spot a TCBY. What joy! I’m ECSTATIC because the one by my house has closed down since the sprouting of newer, trendier frozen yogurt shops like Menchi’s. Menchi’s is okay but this Jane loves me some TCBY and prefers it. Guess that’s why [...]
Benz’s first bath, given by his sisters.
By Jane on May 27, 2011
The nurses at the hospital were just awesome. This one here is my favorite. She was so sweet and always making sure I was comfortable. She let the girls help give Benz his very first bath… The one where they wash on the amniotic fluid and placenta off. Look at Benz’s cone head! How funny. [...]
Category: Benz, Random Stuff
The girls put on Make-up for Mommy.
By Jane on January 19, 2010
Like most girls, mine love to play with make-up. I don’t really like for them to wear make-up because I think it looks silly on kids…and only for rare occasions. They are so beautiful naturally. Instead, I let them put some on me the other day for fun. Tres chic no? -Jane, Made-over by her [...]
Category: Just Jane, Thelma & Louise
Hangnails: Amazing how such a tiny thing can cause SO MUCH PAIN.
By Jane on March 12, 2010
Hangnails are the absolute WORST. They are little pieces of torn skin around your cuticles and it’s usually because your skin is dry. Mine is dried to hell from painting and washing my hands constantly. Plus, it’s winter and my bony hands just get dry. One time, I held my own hand and I was [...]
Category: Random Stuff
Every woman secretly wants some of these…
By Jane on December 7, 2009
WARNING!!! IF YOU ARE OFFENDED BY SEXINESS, DO NOT CONTINUE FURTHER. WARNING!!! NOT APPROPRIATE TO OPEN AT WORK!!! My sister Lucy has been wanting to do a photo shoot and when she was in town for Thanksgiving, we decided to do it. Like most women (and some men even), occasionally one needs a boost to [...]
Category: Faves, Lucy Lu, Thru My Lens
Girls Only Trip – Taking Care of Business…and Dinosaurs
By Jane on September 13, 2009
Dick has been out in Cali visiting his family for two weeks and so I’m left here to take care of the things that he can’t. Usually, it’s Dick who drives four hours to Gotham City whenever we have to take care of our residential rental properties, the car business, or our commercial properties. The property that we just cleaned up is still vacant and there are two girls who are interested in looking at it. We have a friend who can show the property for us but since he has no vested interest in it, I feel it’s better that I show it myself. I decide to take the girls and hit the road. This is going to be a nice one-nighter girls-only trip!
Category: Random Stuff
Lucy and I look for the perfect short and fat Christmas tree.
By Jane on December 3, 2011
We usually do Christmas at my mom’s house so the Christmas tree goes over there. Every year, it’s Lucy and I who go shopping for the tree. Don’t let the picture fool you into thinking Lucy is taller than me…Lucy is sporting 3″ heeled boots. In actuality, she’s one inch SHORTER than me, even though [...]
Category: Random Stuff
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Immortal Technique…Dance with the Devil.
By Jane on February 18, 2010
This is one of my favorite underground rappers. I found him by accident many years ago and I just LOVE his stuff. He’s deep, provacative and one of the best rappers I have EVER heard. His beats are amazing perfect for his lyrics and his lyrics are thought-provoking, deep and graphic. Check out this song [...]
Category: Music to My Ears, Videos
Jane and Lucy Represent…East Coast, West Coast.
By Jane on December 29, 2009
It’s morning and Lucy and I decide to go have coffee. We walk to Starbucks and I notice that the Starbucks completely in the shade and because outside is the entire reason I like to go have coffee, we decide to go across the street to the Coffee Bean where it is nice and sunny and try [...]
Category: Starbucks
Healthy Lunch: Tuna Fish Sandwiches.
By Jane on August 29, 2010
We love tuna fish at our house. Tuna is a great source for Omega 3s and aside, from the mayo, it’s pretty healthy…even then, you can use LESS mayo. Remember how I like to make the Tuna Sushi for the girls? They also like tuna fish sandwiches, where I substitute regular mayo for the Japanese [...]
Category: Culinary Goddess
Too Young to Bank? Not at Suntrust.
By Jane on September 10, 2009
Thelma and Louise just each earned $9 each from their lemonade sale and given that they not immune to the shopping bug, Dick and I wanted them to learn some money and banking basics. We started by opening separate savings accounts for each of the girls. Using the profits from their lemonade sale, Thelma and [...]
Jane: TuTu-wearing Ballet Dancer
By Jane on November 17, 2009
Louise is taking ballet. I think she likes it because she’s taking it without Thelma so it gives her a sense of identity and individualism. This week at the studio we go to is “Mother-Daughter” dance week. Louise has been looking forward to this since she knew they were having it. So, I put on [...]
Category: Faves, Just Jane, Thelma & Louise
By Jane on September 16, 2010
The US Open tennis finals were just on with Nadal and Djokovic competing. A fantastic match. Here’s my dad, Freddie Mac, and Dick chillin’ on the couch watching it. Cute! I love how my dad rests his arms on his melly belly. -Jane, Fan of Father, Son-in-Law Bonding.
Category: Dick
A grandpa that changes diapers?!?! Freddie Mac, hands-on Grandpa!
By Jane on January 4, 2012
My dad ADORES his grandchildren and he LOVES babies. It’s because babies like to do the same thing as my dad…sleep, chill in bed, eat. My mom thinks it’s really funny because she complains that when Lucy and I were babies, he wasn’t as nearly hands-on as he is now. Of course, I think that [...]
Category: Random Stuff
By Jane on July 12, 2011
When little man wants his boobie, he pretty much wants it NOW. And to avoid a total meltdown when I’m at the store, occasionally, I have to take a break. So, if you ever see me just hanging out in the back seat of my car, it’s NOT because of any backseat shenanigans other than me [...]
Category: Random Stuff
By Jane on November 14, 2011
So while I was hanging with my girl having coffee, her “man friend” calls. “Man friend” was asking her what she was doing. Confuscia says…(matter-of-factly) “We hangin’ out here at the Starbucks lookin’ like a million bucks.” LOL. -Jane, Friend to Confuscia.
Category: Random Stuff
By Jane on March 25, 2010
Queen Latifa in all her GLORY. Queenie is not going to be happy with me. Thank goodness she’s not technically inclined and doesn’t navigate to my blog. Crack runs in the family. -Jane, Niece to Cracked-up Queenie.
Category: Random Stuff
