Real Live Mom, PhD (she/her)
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One thing I really like to do is nothing.
Pinned
Most things can be improved with either cheese or chocolate. For instance: my mood.
Husband: Maybe in the morning you could make your bed.
10: I’ll forget. And if I remember, I’ll pretend to forget. That’s just how I roll, Dad.
10: I’ll forget. And if I remember, I’ll pretend to forget. That’s just how I roll, Dad.
May 23, 2025 at 11:43 PM
Husband: Maybe in the morning you could make your bed.
10: I’ll forget. And if I remember, I’ll pretend to forget. That’s just how I roll, Dad.
10: I’ll forget. And if I remember, I’ll pretend to forget. That’s just how I roll, Dad.
10yo: If sleep is a big, creamy turd, then last night’s sleep would be little pellets.
May 20, 2025 at 1:43 AM
10yo: If sleep is a big, creamy turd, then last night’s sleep would be little pellets.
Um...WTF? www.kut.org/politics/202...
Texas Legislature makes move toward banning 'red flag' gun laws in the state
Texas lawmakers are steps away from passing a bill that would prevent governments from enforcing extreme risk protection orders. Those allow firearms to be temporarily removed from a person when they’...
www.kut.org
May 8, 2025 at 10:48 PM
Um...WTF? www.kut.org/politics/202...
But have you tried giving up about it?
May 4, 2025 at 12:40 AM
But have you tried giving up about it?
How much ice cream will it take to fill the anxiety created by the impending doom? Because 1 pint was not enough.
April 4, 2025 at 3:55 PM
How much ice cream will it take to fill the anxiety created by the impending doom? Because 1 pint was not enough.
I told 13 that Florida is allowing 14 yo kids to work all night on school nights. She’s trying to leverage the news into getting a later bedtime.
April 3, 2025 at 2:34 AM
I told 13 that Florida is allowing 14 yo kids to work all night on school nights. She’s trying to leverage the news into getting a later bedtime.
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1. Today, the NYT has reported that 100 members of an ERG-adjacent LGBTQ+ chat in the intelligence community have been fired.
This is a new McCarthyism, a new lavender scare meant to remove LGBTQ+ in government, and the way this was done should shake us all.
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This is a new McCarthyism, a new lavender scare meant to remove LGBTQ+ in government, and the way this was done should shake us all.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
The New McCarthyism: LGBTQ+ Purges In Government Begin
After Chris Rufo leaked LGBTQ+ chatlogs from the intelligence community, Gabbard has announced that all those who participated in the chats will be fired.
www.erininthemorning.com
February 26, 2025 at 5:09 PM
1. Today, the NYT has reported that 100 members of an ERG-adjacent LGBTQ+ chat in the intelligence community have been fired.
This is a new McCarthyism, a new lavender scare meant to remove LGBTQ+ in government, and the way this was done should shake us all.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
This is a new McCarthyism, a new lavender scare meant to remove LGBTQ+ in government, and the way this was done should shake us all.
Subscribe to support my journalism.
Still just a rat in a cage.
February 21, 2025 at 9:42 PM
Still just a rat in a cage.
Ughhhh. I can’t miss work things today to go protest (I would get fired). I am itching to go so badly. Y’all better be out there for me.
February 17, 2025 at 6:34 PM
Ughhhh. I can’t miss work things today to go protest (I would get fired). I am itching to go so badly. Y’all better be out there for me.
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It turns out that the price of a dozen eggs was a 248 year old democracy.
February 7, 2025 at 3:29 PM
It turns out that the price of a dozen eggs was a 248 year old democracy.
Whelp, it’s been two years since I last protested (a lot of state bills). Seems like a good enough time to get back to it.
February 6, 2025 at 2:43 AM
Whelp, it’s been two years since I last protested (a lot of state bills). Seems like a good enough time to get back to it.
I've got a trans kid, and I've been spiraling out of control these past 11 (?) days. I just got a sweet email from kid's assistant principal letting me know they're doing everything they can, and I am crying at her kindness. She is wonderful.
January 30, 2025 at 5:34 PM
I've got a trans kid, and I've been spiraling out of control these past 11 (?) days. I just got a sweet email from kid's assistant principal letting me know they're doing everything they can, and I am crying at her kindness. She is wonderful.
REALLy spiraling out of control today with all of these anti-trans EOs.
January 30, 2025 at 1:00 AM
REALLy spiraling out of control today with all of these anti-trans EOs.
FUCK. THIS. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling – The White House
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose and
www.whitehouse.gov
January 29, 2025 at 11:23 PM
FUCK. THIS. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
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1. Breaking News: Donald Trump has signed an executive order targeting trans youth and teachers in schools who teach for them.
It goes after "social transition" and threatens arrests.
I will go through line by line, as I have the last 3 nights.
Find the EO here:
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
It goes after "social transition" and threatens arrests.
I will go through line by line, as I have the last 3 nights.
Find the EO here:
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Ending Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling – The White House
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Purpose and
www.whitehouse.gov
January 29, 2025 at 11:00 PM
1. Breaking News: Donald Trump has signed an executive order targeting trans youth and teachers in schools who teach for them.
It goes after "social transition" and threatens arrests.
I will go through line by line, as I have the last 3 nights.
Find the EO here:
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
It goes after "social transition" and threatens arrests.
I will go through line by line, as I have the last 3 nights.
Find the EO here:
www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
They’re not really going to confirm RFK Jr, right? RIGHT?!?
January 29, 2025 at 3:31 PM
They’re not really going to confirm RFK Jr, right? RIGHT?!?
Well…today was A LOT. I don’t know how I’ll make it through 4 years of this.
January 29, 2025 at 4:04 AM
Well…today was A LOT. I don’t know how I’ll make it through 4 years of this.
Fuck. You. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
Protecting Children from Chemical and Surgical Mutilation – The White House
By the authority vested in me as President by the Constitution and the laws of the United States of America, it is hereby ordered: Section 1. Policy and
www.whitehouse.gov
January 29, 2025 at 12:16 AM
Fuck. You. www.whitehouse.gov/presidential...
At the same time I received a text from the kids' school (FAQs about ICE on campuses), I got an email from work about all grants being paused. Everything is the worst.
January 28, 2025 at 5:45 PM
At the same time I received a text from the kids' school (FAQs about ICE on campuses), I got an email from work about all grants being paused. Everything is the worst.
Braved going outside in the cold to play with the kid, and got smashed in the nose with a basketball. My fault for leaving my bed. Won’t make that mistake again.
January 19, 2025 at 11:39 PM
Braved going outside in the cold to play with the kid, and got smashed in the nose with a basketball. My fault for leaving my bed. Won’t make that mistake again.
Yeah, I’m judging you for being a judgmental asshole. Whatcha gonna do about it?
January 19, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Yeah, I’m judging you for being a judgmental asshole. Whatcha gonna do about it?
I Just got an email asking for a higher grade from my least favorite student. What’s the best way to say, “The greatest part of the new year is that you’re no longer in my class”?
January 7, 2025 at 1:35 AM
I Just got an email asking for a higher grade from my least favorite student. What’s the best way to say, “The greatest part of the new year is that you’re no longer in my class”?
10yo: Can I have some candy?
Me: No, it’s too late. Get ready for bed.
10: Pleeeeaaaaase. I brought you some too.
Me: Dammit. OK.
Me: No, it’s too late. Get ready for bed.
10: Pleeeeaaaaase. I brought you some too.
Me: Dammit. OK.
January 6, 2025 at 3:16 AM
10yo: Can I have some candy?
Me: No, it’s too late. Get ready for bed.
10: Pleeeeaaaaase. I brought you some too.
Me: Dammit. OK.
Me: No, it’s too late. Get ready for bed.
10: Pleeeeaaaaase. I brought you some too.
Me: Dammit. OK.
I’m in my Goo phase of metamorphosis.
January 3, 2025 at 4:50 AM
I’m in my Goo phase of metamorphosis.