Forever In Mom Genes

Category: Stories

  • Mouse Guest

    Mouse Guest

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    Lisa Thornbury
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    ‘Twas the night before, the night before Christmas, and all through the house, not a creature was stirring, not even a except for a mouse. At lights out our “Elf On the Shelf” gets up to some crazy tricks, but last night he was respectfully quiet. By the way, I think there might be something…

  • You Say Santa, I Say Satan. Potayto, Potahto..

    You Say Santa, I Say Satan. Potayto, Potahto..

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    Lisa Thornbury
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      While the kids are out of the house today, I’m putting on my Santa hat. Actually, it’s more of a Satan hat to be honest. I’m pms-y and not in a festive frame of mind. I just cracked open a bag of Ruffles so things should improve once I ingest enough sodium. I’m trying…

  • Chicken Shark

    Chicken Shark

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    Lisa Thornbury
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    I write hundreds of posts every week.  Unfortunately, about 99 of them are in my head and never make it from there to here. I’m not making excuses (yes I am) but I’ve been busy. And forgetful.  By the time I sit down at the computer at night, the stellar blog posts created in my…

  • There Will Be Tears

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    Lisa Thornbury
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    Avery starts school tomorrow. Full day Junior Kindergarten, three days a week. I….am a wreck.  Many kind people have reached out to tell me, “It’s ok. It gets easier. She’ll love it. You’ll be fine.” All thoughtful and well-meaning comments. And it’s true, she will love it. And she will be fine. But will I?…

  • Hard Labour Day

    Hard Labour Day

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    Lisa Thornbury
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      This Labour Day weekend has been ripe with nothing but…hard labour – housework, grocery shopping, banking and more housework. I enjoy filing and making lists, sorting items into neat little baskets and arranging books by size. My kids’ closets contain labelled bins and clothes arranged by type and colour. Whenever I’m stressed, I open…