Shirt Hunting — and Other Saturday Morning Sports

– Posted in: Cleaning, Crazy Tammy, First World Problems, Forgetting, Newt, The Kids are Killing Me, Worst Mom Rants

Despite all evidence to the contrary, I don't like rushing around like a crazy person. I like being prepared the night before, having enough time to get ready, and then walking out the door in a controlled, leisurely fashion. And even though I try so very hard to do this every single day, it practically [...]

Glue Sticks and Glitter and Gems, Oh My!

– Posted in: Cleaning, Mouths of Babes, Thank God Your Father's Home, This Is Supposed to be Fun, Worst Mom Moments

Ginger, of Spicey Mom, banged out this post after a Facebook rant we had about kids and crafting (you should come hang out with us on the World's Worst Moms Facebook Page if you do "The Facebook" -- it's good times). Anyway, she must've really wanted to get this out because it popped into my [...]

Can I Blame this on “Damn You Auto Correct”?

– Posted in: Cleaning, Foot in Mouth, Grosser than Gross, Mouths of Babes, Poop, Teenagers, Worst Mom Moments

GG of The Glad Gardener is back at World's Worst Moms with tales from the teenage trenches. This latest one about her 15-year-old daughter will make you long for the days when cell phones were those giant, shoe-boxy things that businessmen used while riding in limos. There are some times when my stupidity amazes even [...]

The Not-So-Fine Art of Throwing Stuff Away

– Posted in: Cleaning, Crazy Tammy, Elfie, Mouths of Babes, Newt, Parenting, Personal Insanity

I am not a dumpster diver. Not one of those people who goes around sorting through trash to find useable items -- food or otherwise -- based on their desire to be frugal and/or environmentally friendly. The fact that I have to clarify this little piece of information will be come clearer in a moment.My [...]

Cry Baby

– Posted in: Accidents, Cleaning, Guilt, Worst Mom Moments

Not Blessed Mama is back with what really is the perfect World's Worst Moms story. Can't thank her enough for her great writing and constant support. Check out her blog and her Facbook page -- she'll be your best friend and buy you cookies (okay, not really).Forgive me, World's Worst Moms, for I have sinned. [...]

And it wasn’t even in a hay bail. . .

– Posted in: Chronic Pain, Cleaning, Crazy Tammy, Forgetting, Mawage, Personal Insanity

If you watch The Amazing Race, you're quite familiar with "Roadblocks." Quick explanation: teams of two people get clues at various points around the world and try to make it to designated finish lines. Usually the last team to the "pit stop" is eliminated. This goes on until the last episode when the final three [...]

Could be Worse. Could be Puppies.

– Posted in: Chronic Pain, Cleaning, Complaining, Cranky Tammy, Elfie, Family, Worst Mom Rants, Writing

I had a nice, semi-sentimental post brewing about how I'm feeling much better after getting over the kick-my-ass virus and how I'm agonizing over the Japan earthquake/tsunami/nuclear meltdown situation. But instead, I'm just going to bitch.Despite several very bright spots in my day, I've decided I'm just irritated. I realize my house hasn't been swept [...]