*Disclaimer- My husband and I are not having any problems. I would really like the boat gone though.* 1982 Chris Craft 23 foot boat for Sale. Good looking boat for sale. However, don’t let appearance fool you. Something is wrong with the outboard motor. And before you ask, no I don’t know what. I am…
Never Eat Sour Waffles
I moved from Glendale Arizona to Detroit Michigan when I was 18. I started University the fall I moved back. Wayne State University is in the heart of Detroit. It was rather intimidating for me. Considering the traffic I was used to was when one of those big combines was on the road in front…
How Mommy met Daddy as told by Sass
This is the story of how my husband and I met as told by Sass. Keep in mind this all told in one giant run on sentence. Also and then is her favorite words. It takes place of ummm. “Once upon a time there was a queen name Mommy who lived in a castle with…
Beyond the Garage Sale
I am currently in day 2 of my 4 day garage Sale. I am running it Wednesday thru Saturday. I just want rid of all the extra crap around my house. Not Crap. I use that word entirely too much. Its just stuff I don’t want that is still in good condition that I…
Beyond Childbirth
As you gaze down at your little bundle of joy, thanking God for the miracle of birth that gave you this blessing, you realize the wet spot on your shirt is not from said little bundle of joy. Not to mention that puddle you are sitting in. You are a leaking, oozing mess! You just…
Ways to Help Your Middle Schooler Get organized for Getting Back to School
Another exciting first here on the Sippy Cup front! We have our first guest post! I would like to introduce you to Patricia, from the United Kingdom. Now we truly are exotic here at the Sippy Cup office! (I type this while sitting in my computer room sipping coffee and listening to my kids planning…
Cat Fillet
My new used minivan is a 2003 Ford Wind-Star. It was owned previously by an 83-year-old man. It had a little less than 85,000 miles on it and was in pristine condition. We really lucked out in finding and purchasing this van. My husband did all the leg work, and bless him for doing…
I’m an Excellent Counter
We went and visited S for a week in the DC area. An excruciating 12 hour drive (my next blog post). Now, we only get the opportunity to vist with S and Mr C once sometimes twice a year. But such as it is, my kids refer to S as Aunt S and Mr C…
Preschool Graduation
If you have been following the blog along, you know that my baby Shush is 5 years old, and it is that time of year when small children turn into bigger children, and walk down that arch to preschool graduation. I type this now with a heavy heart, not because I feel as if I…
What Piece?
If you have kids, or know someone who has kids, or have ever spoken to a kid, you know the feeling I am about to explain. That feeling like you are missing a big part of the information. That somewhere along the lines the information got either mixed up and thrown in the blender, or…