Forever In Mom Genes

Category: Stories

  • My Little Valentino

    My Little Valentino

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    Lisa Thornbury
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    When I told my husband, when we first started dating, not to get me anything for Valentine’s Day because I don’t celebrate the Hallmark holiday, he was thrilled. No flowers, no chocolates, no dinner at a crowded restaurant?! He was pleased to say the least. Don’t get me wrong, I’m in love with love. I…

  • Zombies Are People Too

    Zombies Are People Too

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    Lisa Thornbury
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    Today I planned to write about my interview…the one I was so excited/nervous/hopeful about and the email I received informing me I was “unsuccessful in the interview process.” And that I suck. And should leave the teaching profession forever and never look back. And that I’d be better suited working at a McDonald’s drive-thru than…

  • Little Miss Merry Sunshine I Ain’t

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    Lisa Thornbury
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    It’s winter and I’m sad. This is so frustrating because I’m actually a very happy person. I love my life, yet I feel sad for no reason.    It seems I’m sad because I have SAD—Seasonal Affective Disorder otherwise known as the “Winter Blues.”  SAD makes me mad. And a bit embarrassed to be honest.…

  • 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…