Tag Archives: family time

Here’s the real debate.

Posted on October 26, 2012 by iwantmyweekendsback

You remember that great Seinfeld episode where they go to visit that couple that just had a baby? And the baby was kind of, well, hideous? Funny episode. But it made me remember when I first had kids. I prefer … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged annoyed, cute babies, Debates, family, family time, I want my weekends back, moody daughter, mumbling son, no time, teenage daughters, thank god it's Monday, weekends | 2 Comments

Tomorrow is Oscar Sunday – and the Winner for Best Meal Is…

Posted on February 25, 2012 by iwantmyweekendsback

Well, tomorrow is the Oscars, and my wife will be making spaghetti and meatballs with garlic bread. I am very happy. But this brings back a bad Oscar meal memory. So, now let me tell you the infamous (I figure … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged arguments, family, family time, garlic bread, I want my weekends back, mother-in-law, Oscars, spaghetti and meatballs, thank god it's Monday | 3 Comments

You tell’ em, Jimmy Boy!

Posted on November 17, 2011 by iwantmyweekendsback

As if I didn’t already love Jimmy Kimmel enough, I just read that he’s on a campaign to get people to cut out a bunch of their so-called “friends” on Facebook. Some people have hundreds, some thousands! I have eight, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged annoying co-workers, Facebook, family, family time, I want my weekends back, Internet, Jimmy Kimmel, teenagers, texting, thank god it's Monday | 1 Comment

Man, That’s a Lot of Brisket!

Posted on September 27, 2011 by iwantmyweekendsback

Well, it’s Rosh Hashana this week. I have one friend with whom we both say, “Happy Rosh Hasha-na-na!” It’s immature, but it’s fun. Try it, I won’t mind. But I’m not here to talk about the holiday or the mounds … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged annoying co-workers, brisket, family, family time, I am full, I want my weekends back, noodle pudding, Rosh hashana, teenagers, thank god it's Monday, wives | 6 Comments

Ahhhhhhhhh I Don’t Want to Hear It!!

Posted on September 14, 2011 by iwantmyweekendsback

My daughter is away at college for the first time, and we’re stuck with our 13-year-old pain, I mean son. Okay, you’re caught up. Here’s more grist for the mill (I’ve got to start looking up these sayings to see … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged college, family time, I don't want to know, I want my weekends back, Republican Debates, teenage daughters, thank god it's Monday | 2 Comments

It Hurts So Good

Posted on July 25, 2011 by iwantmyweekendsback

So this past weekend was special. It was unique. Because I was actually looking forward to being home. Want to know why? If you know me you already guessed. Yup, the family was going to be out of town. My … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged back pain, family, family time, I want my weekends back, lost weekend, pizza, teenagers, thank god it's Monday, TV, weekend alone, weekends | 2 Comments

Possibly the cruelest thing ever!

Posted on July 24, 2011 by iwantmyweekendsback

Okay, I got a couple of things, but I have to pick one so I won’t sound like all I do is complain. Even if it’s true, I don’t want to sound like it. So I guess I’ll choose…this one: … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged annoyed, annoying co-workers, baby showers, co-workers, family time, I want my weekends back, lost weekend, nightmare event, sanctuary, thank god it's Monday | 6 Comments

Dear Mr. Fantasy…

Posted on July 16, 2011 by iwantmyweekendsback

It’s Saturday morning, and for the time being I am alone downstairs in my house, enjoying the peace and quiet while I sip my coffee. Nice, huh? Today is especially great because not only is my family sleeping, but so … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged affairs, business trips, family, family time, fantasizing, fantasizing at work, I want my weekends back, thank god it's Monday, visiting relatives, work | 5 Comments

Unwelcome Guests…

Posted on July 7, 2011 by iwantmyweekendsback

And no, I don’t mean cockraches, although I may have occasionally used that term to describe our upcoming guests. Yes, they’re baaaa-aaaccck! My mother-in-law, sister-in-law, two nieces and their friggin’ dog are coming to visit. And they’re staying with US! … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged boss's nephew, family time, I want my weekends back, in-laws, sanctuary, teenagers, thank god it's Monday, visiting relatives | 3 Comments

It’s Summer Break. Yay! One Question: Where’s the Break?!

Posted on June 28, 2011 by iwantmyweekendsback

It’s June 28th. School has been done for my kids for well over a week and everything that I dreaded in advance has come to pass. And then some. During the school year there is a balance. My kids are … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged family time, family vacation, I want my weekends back, insane schedule, summer, summer break, teenage daughters, teenagers, thank god it's Monday | 5 Comments