Tag Archives: weekends

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

Wow, that was some nap!

Posted on June 9, 2012 by iwantmyweekendsback

Okay, I know this will sound like a kid’s excuse for forgetting his homework, but I just forgot to blog. For four months! Yes, I’ve been busy, but I should have taken the time to blog. Not for you, for … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged annoying co-workers, barbecues, family, I want my weekends back, in-laws, lost weekend, moody daughter, teenage daughters, teenagers, thank god it's Monday, weekends | 5 Comments

Go the F to Sleep? How About You Get an F-ing Clue?!

Posted on July 29, 2011 by iwantmyweekendsback

So, I’m sure most of you have heard about this hilarious “children’s” book called “Go the F*** to Sleep.” Very clever, very funny. And even better, there’s a YouTube video of it being read by Samuel L. Jackson. Perfect choice, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Adam Mansbach, annoyed, escape, Go the F to Sleep, I want my weekends back, moody daughter, Samuel L. Jackson, teenagers, thank god it's Monday, weekends, work | 10 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

Against All Odds

Posted on May 15, 2011 by iwantmyweekendsback

Sorry, I was not in a good place yesterday. Well, I was. At work. But my attitude was bad. I don’t mean to paint my family as monsters. They’re not. At least not all the time. Like today. Today, Sunday, … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged bacon, enjoying family for once, family time, I want my weekends back, NBA play-offs, pancakes, teenagers, thank god it's Monday, thank god it's Sunday, weekends | 4 Comments

I Demand Sanctuary!

Posted on May 14, 2011 by iwantmyweekendsback

We’ve all had bad days at work. Sometimes a bad week. Well, I’m almost at the end of a bad month. Seriously. Toughest, most brutal work month of my life. There were impossible deadlines, my boss yelled so much he … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged arguments, family time, I want my weekends back, insane boss, teenagers, thank god it's Monday, weekends, work | 2 Comments

Fortress of Solitude

Posted on March 9, 2011 by iwantmyweekendsback

It’s Wednesday here at work. Probably where you are, too. Hump Day, as some say. Which means different things to different people. Some think of it as getting closer to the weekend. And to them that’s a good thing. Me? … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged family time, fantasizing at work, Hump Day, I want my weekends back, sanctuary at home, Sundays, thank god it's Monday, UPS lady, weekends | 1 Comment

Three Day Weekend, or Four Day Work Week. Either Way I Lose…

Posted on February 19, 2011 by iwantmyweekendsback

Well it’s Saturday. Or as I normally call it: Two Days Till Monday. But because of this Monday being a holiday, that two days has turned into three. But you know what? I’m not going to do my usual “oh … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged annoying co-workers, family, family time, moody daughter, mumbling son, Presidents Day Weekend, teenagers, thank god it's Monday, thank god it's Tuesday, weekends, work | 7 Comments

And the Oscar Goes to…

Posted on February 12, 2011 by iwantmyweekendsback

Christian Bale? Nope. Geoffrey Rush? Nuh-uh. The Oscar goes to…ME! That’s right. And I deserve it. You should have seen my heart-breaking, powerful performance the other night when I (near tears) told my wife that I had to work this … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged brother-in-law, family time, lost weekend, Oscars, teenagers, thank god it's Monday, thank god it's Saturday, weekends, white lies, work | 2 Comments

Who the heck came up with this “genius” idea?!

Posted on January 23, 2011 by iwantmyweekendsback

So you know that wonderful feeling you get when Thursday’s work day ends, and you know you just have to get through Friday to get to the glorious weekend? I don’t. As you know, I dread the weekend because of … Continue reading →

Posted in Uncategorized | Tagged Bring your kids to work day, chores, family time, sullen teenagers, thank god it's Monday, weekends, work, work sucks, yelling boss | 2 Comments