Tag: care-taking

Sandwich Generation Stories: Uniforms and Panties

Lately I can’t seem to maintain focus on anything. There exists no excuse like a newborn, or an insanely busy job. In fact,  I work from home three days per week and spend the other two hanging out with my kid and thinking about all the prescriptions I need to fill for my mom. It... Read more »
By Annie Swingen,
July 22, 2015 at 4:20 pm • 

"You cannot use pledge wipes as bathroom wipes" and other conversations with my mom

My mom, Ho-Ho, called me eight times this past Sunday.  Our final conversation ended with, “[y]ou’re a real bitch Annie. Love you. Bye”. This was of course in response to me imploring her to talk to her doctor before she refuses to continue taking a prescription. THE GALL! Ho-Ho’s lovely sign-off inspired me to put... Read more »
By Annie Swingen,
July 29, 2014 at 12:38 pm • 

Three AM Musings: Dentures, Diapers and Debt

Mr. Swirley is gone for this week. This means the following: – My main caloric source is cereal. Lots and lots of cereal. – There are no milk glasses left on the table in the morning and all of the throw pillows are still expertly placed ON the couch 24 HOURS/DAY. – No one is... Read more »
By Annie Swingen,
September 19, 2013 at 4:38 am • 
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