Category Archives: Molly-isms

Kumbaya with the McClelland’s

Posted on June 14, 2011 by momsaidwhat

The Pittsburgh McClelland’s just got back from spending a long weekend with the Rhode Island McClelland’s.  My brother and his wife Audrey, much to the delight and relief of their mothers, finally had their four heathen children baptized.  From what … Continue reading →

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Everybody Loves Presents

Posted on June 9, 2011 by momsaidwhat

Who among us doesn’t like a good present?  Typically I function under the belief that no gift is a bad gift. In my experience, even awfully tacky and tasteless gifts are good for a laugh; but I think that after … Continue reading →

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Technology Killed my Parents: A Continuation

Posted on June 3, 2011 by momsaidwhat

I just never thought they’d go out like this.  After spending the past week gimped up and back in the fold with “The Captain” and my dad, Mr. Wonderful, I know with unwavering certainty that technology will be the demise … Continue reading →

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I’m Old Enough to Know Better: The “I Told You So” Edition

Posted on May 25, 2011 by momsaidwhat

I’m thirty-four years old and really…I should know better.  But I don’t.  ‘ I just had ankle surgery on Friday.  I have a five-month old baby. Perfect. My original plan was to have this surgery done last summer.  Let it … Continue reading →

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The Golden Child Returns…

Posted on May 17, 2011 by momsaidwhat

Just got an e-mail from “The Captain.”  Apparently she has forgotten how to use spell check…again.  After a bit of decoding, it appears that my brother Matthew, aka the Golden Child, is coming in “nex” week, or next week?  I’m not … Continue reading →

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The Sanctity of the Babysitter’s Toilet

Posted on May 12, 2011 by momsaidwhat

I’m sure it’s not an official rule and, most likely, there has been no law penned against it; yet I am not so sure that it is acceptable to use the bathroom at your babysitter’s house. Three days a week, … Continue reading →

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My Brother is my Mom’s Favorite Child

Posted on May 9, 2011 by momsaidwhat

It’s official.  My brother is my mom’s favorite child.  He sealed the deal and took the crown with this year’s Mother’s Day gestures.  My sister and I were left in the dust.  Lost by a landslide. We hate him and … Continue reading →

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Anne Geddes, Your Photography Gig is Safe

Posted on May 2, 2011 by momsaidwhat

    My Dearest Jeffrey, I have to admit to you that I have yet to print a single picture of you, my first-born, the light of my life, my baby boy.  Yes, Jeffrey, if love is measure in pictures, … Continue reading →

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