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Why oh Why??

in Uncategorized on 11/16/09

Why can’t the garbage man come on the same day every week? My garage would be a whole lot nicer to park in, the neighbourhood would smell better. On the flip side, it would be a lot less entertaining for the collectors who clearly get their chuckles from women in pajamas running like crazy people with trash cans to the curbs.

Why can’t I remember my new Dyson vacuum cleaner has a suck power of 10. My curtain rods can’t take many more “I sucked up the curtains” incidents. Besides, children shouldn’t hear those words coming from a Mamas mouth.

Why is it every time I am vacuuming I think I hear the phone ringing? Is there something wrong with me?

Why is it every time I declare a PJ day the delivery dude shows up!

Why is it when my house get to that special state of…”Eeek I have to clean this place up!” Friends decide to do the drop in.

Why is my kitchen counter such a crap magnet?

Why can’t an extra 5lbs around the middle be a sign of prosperity, a life well led? Why can’t it be hot?
Why have they not invented a travelling Starbucks truck..it could trail right behind the ice cream man!
I must accept that there are some things I shall never know.
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    Comments

    1. Buckeroomama says

      November 18, 2009 at 7:17 am

      I’ve opened the door to the delivery man in my pj’s before. I’m sure it’s not the first time he’s seen someone come to the door in pj’s. šŸ™‚

    2. My Diary says

      November 18, 2009 at 4:53 am

      I am going to agree!! Very entertaining post…your soo funny also…your page makes me smile!

    3. Two Normal Moms says

      November 18, 2009 at 4:22 am

      Oh I love these! So funny!
      ***Ally

    4. Jason, as himself says

      November 18, 2009 at 3:18 am

      Why did it take me so long to find your blog? I’ve had a good time looking over your most recent posts.

      Thanks for stopping by The Jason Show!

    5. KaLynn says

      November 18, 2009 at 3:14 am

      Oh wow!! You are great! I’ll have to thank Matty for sending me your way!

    6. Sarah Chang says

      November 18, 2009 at 2:36 am

      Haha! All so true.
      I’m so glad I found your blog. I am actually a Canadian living in the United States and could totally tell you were Canadian when I saw you use the word “University”!
      Looking forward to reading more.
      Sarah

    7. Helen McGinn says

      November 18, 2009 at 12:19 am

      Oh wow, I could almost match your list, particularly this:

      Why is it every time I am vacuuming I think I hear the phone ringing? Is there something wrong with me?

      Uncanny. And I bet you stop your hoovering every minute or so and stand still, listening. *L*

    8. Stinkypaw says

      November 17, 2009 at 11:48 pm

      Too funny, and yet comforting to see I’m not the only one with a counter that’s a crap magnet and I do too, hear the phone rigning while vaccuuming and often when I’m in the shower… strange!

    9. Tins and Treasures says

      November 17, 2009 at 11:18 pm

      So, it sounds like I’m not the only one with a pile of stuff on the kitchen counter? ~Natalie

    10. Tins and Treasures says

      November 17, 2009 at 11:18 pm

      So, it sounds like I’m not the only one with a pile of stuff on the kitchen counter? ~Natalie

    11. Insanitykim says

      November 17, 2009 at 10:07 pm

      I want the Starbucks truck to be real. If I think really hard will it be so?

      I just stopped vacuuming so my phone wouldn’t ring anymore.

      Sigh.

    12. SPEAKING FROM THE CRIB says

      November 17, 2009 at 7:51 pm

      i just can’t get past the fact that the garbage man doesn’t come on the same day every week

      i’d kill myself

      maybe not, but i’d prob do something pretty bad

    13. Working Mum says

      November 17, 2009 at 6:29 pm

      Never, ever question these things! šŸ˜‰

    14. Anita says

      November 17, 2009 at 4:41 pm

      I can so relate. I’ve run out with the recycle bins too with a robe hanging from under my coat.

      And what is it about the imaginary phone ringing! šŸ™‚

    15. Together We Save says

      November 17, 2009 at 4:06 pm

      Thanks so much for stopping by! I love comments.

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