Get Even More Visitors To Your Blog, Upgrade To A Business Listing >>

Blog Directory  >  Life Blogs  >  My Life Blogs  >  People I Want to Punch in the Throat my-life Blog  > 

People I Want To Punch In The Throat Blog


peopleiwanttopunchinthethroat.blogspot.com
A humor blog about kids and being a mom. Saying the things people want to say. People I Want to Punch in the Throat.
I'm Moving!
2022-08-18 15:34
Welp, after 11 years on Blogger, I think it's time to make a change. I'm moving to Substack. Blogger has been a great fit for me over the last decade, but it's time for me to move on and try… Read More
Man, I Don't Miss This Sh*t
2022-07-15 16:18
It's been a long time since I've been embroiled in the everyday drama that goes with having kids in organized sports but yesterday I saw an article that brought me right back.In case you did… Read More
Stan The Mann Got His DNA Results Back!
2022-01-19 22:47
If you've been keeping up, then you know a year ago I changed my mind about dogs and we adopted Stan the Mann Doggo. When he got him we were told he was a "Retriever Mix." We were handed a w… Read More
2020-10-28 14:00
It is a ridiculously hot real estate market and the Hubs has been working overtime. When we first started working together way back in 2006 we divided up the responsibilities: he'd work with… Read More
2020-10-27 16:21
If you follow my personal Facebook account, then you'll know, we got ourselves a Pandemic Puppy in August.  That's right, I finally broke down and adopted a dog. I know Adolpha's first… Read More
2020-01-01 15:53
If you've been around me for a few New Yearseses, then you know that I don't do resolutions. My resolutions are things like drink more water and hang up my coat, because those are easy. (Say… Read More
2019-12-23 06:00
Hey everyone, Happy Holidays!! As many of you know, eight years ago I forgot to move my Elf on the Shelf. Since then I've been so lucky to live the dream I've had since I was five year… Read More
2019-12-22 06:00
Hey everyone, Happy Holidays!! As many of you know, eight years ago I forgot to move my Elf on the Shelf. Since then I've been so lucky to live the dream I've had since I was five year… Read More
2019-12-21 09:00
Hey everyone, Happy Holidays!! As many of you know, eight years ago I forgot to move my Elf on the Shelf. Since then I've been so lucky to live the dream I've had since I was five year… Read More
2019-12-20 06:00
Hey everyone, Happy Holidays!! As many of you know, eight years ago I forgot to move my Elf on the Shelf. Since then I've been so lucky to live the dream I've had since I was five year… Read More
2019-12-19 06:00
Hey everyone, Happy Holidays!! As many of you know, eight years ago I forgot to move my Elf on the Shelf. Since then I've been so lucky to live the dream I've had since I was five year… Read More
2019-12-18 16:33
Hey everyone, Happy Holidays!! As many of you know, eight years ago I forgot to move my Elf on the Shelf. Since then I've been so lucky to live the dream I've had since I was five year… Read More
2019-12-17 14:29
Hey everyone, Happy Holidays!! As many of you know, eight years ago I forgot to move my Elf on the Shelf. Since then I've been so lucky to live the dream I've had since I was five year… Read More
2019-12-16 13:42
Hey everyone, Happy Holidays!! As many of you know, eight years ago I forgot to move my Elf on the Shelf. Since then I've been so lucky to live the dream I've had since I was five year… Read More
2019-12-15 06:00
Hey everyone, Happy Holidays!! As many of you know, eight years ago I forgot to move my Elf on the Shelf. Since then I've been so lucky to live the dream I've had since I was five year… Read More
2019-12-14 10:14
Hey everyone, Happy Holidays!! As many of you know, eight years ago I forgot to move my Elf on the Shelf. Since then I've been so lucky to live the dream I've had since I was five yea… Read More
2019-12-13 06:00
Hey everyone, Happy Holidays!! As many of you know, eight years ago I forgot to move my Elf on the Shelf. Since then I've been so lucky to live the dream I've had since I was five year… Read More
2019-12-12 06:00
Hey everyone, Happy Holidays!! As many of you know, eight years ago I forgot to move my Elf on the Shelf. Since then I've been so lucky to live the dream I've had since I was five years old… Read More
2019-12-11 21:23
Dear Family, Friends, Strangers on the Internet, Weirdos Who Send Dick Pics, and Hate-Readers, Happy Holidays! Can you believe that the decade is coming to a close? I don't know about… Read More
2019-11-26 16:34
It's the most wonderful time of the year! (If you like to shop, that is.) For the past few years I've made wish lists on the blog and this year is no different. I polled my friends and famil… Read More
2019-11-20 11:41
Just a few of the elves who made this magic happen! On Halloween night, my mom took her dog out for a walk before bedtime. It was dark and she was in a hurry to get back home so she could st… Read More
2019-04-25 15:25
Hi everybody this is Gomer today is take your child to work day and in order to stay home my mom said I had to write a 100 word blog post about anything, and since I can write about anything… Read More
2019-02-11 17:58
So I'm pretty sure I'm going through a midlife crisis. I feel like I'm falling apart. I feel like the more I try to keep from falling apart, the faster I fall apart. I feel like I'm drowning… Read More
2019-02-08 21:39
Heya! What are you doing today? I'm just working...like always. I have to work every day or else I'm not going to get paid, y'know? It can be kind of a drag after a while and I'm always like… Read More
2018-12-21 21:25
We're so blessed to have such high-spirited children who play so well together. Dear Family, Friends, Strangers, and Internet Stalkers, It's that time of year again! Can you believe anothe… Read More
2018-12-06 19:09
If you follow my personal page on Facebook, then you know I had a little trouble with my boobs last week. I know, I know. I'm always having trouble with my boobs, but this was a new, even fo… Read More
2018-11-27 16:58
I shared a picture on my Facebook wall to show off my new t-shirt. I was quite excited by this shirt. I thought it was a funny shirt. I thought it was the perfect shirt for me. My Facebook f… Read More
2018-11-19 17:52
It's my favorite time of the year: wondering what the heck my family wants for Christmas! Both of my kids have phones now and access to my Amazon account, so it's making gift-giving a lot ea… Read More
2018-10-01 20:51
***TRIGGER WARNING. I describe an assault in this post.*** It's been a rough week for women. You had to feel that obvious shift into second place, right? Whether you're conservative, liberal… Read More
2018-09-28 22:45
Today I heard about the most stupid fucking pen on the planet.  The Bic for Her.  (I know, I know, I'm a little late to this party.  I've been under a rock lately and I missed… Read More
2018-09-14 12:46
Photo by Jordan WhittSchool started a few weeks ago, and we're still trying to get back into the swing of things. I don't know about you, but it's been tough. Are you back in the routin… Read More
2018-08-16 14:55
I was recently asked what I do for self-care. "Self-care?" I scoffed. "What's that?" My husband had been out of town for several weeks and I was doing all the jobs: mom, dad, chef, chauffeu… Read More
2018-06-04 00:38
If you follow my personal Facebook page or my Instagram, then you know I'm always sharing book recommendations. I even run a book club that you can join. Today I shared a recommendation for… Read More
I Am Coming To See You!!
2017-08-04 18:05
Working with People I Want to Punch in the Throat: Cantankerous Clients, Micromanaging Minions, and Other Supercilious Scourges will be released on September 12. If you've ever toiled away… Read More
#AskListenLearn And Trust Your Kid
2017-07-28 09:46
Source: Responsibility.org Gomer is going into seventh grade in a couple weeks. Seventh. Grade. When did my sweet, cuddly, mild-mannered preschooler get replaced with a perpetually bored, ey… Read More
Hairy Swim Suits Are Here And They're Gross
2017-06-13 15:59
Swim suit season is upon us and so as women we're being inundated with "helpful" articles about how to look our best while wearing the least amount of clothes. We're introduced to miracle su… Read More
2017-06-09 17:36
Today I found Adolpha's Summer To-Do List on my bedside table. We're in Kansas, so school has been out for about three weeks now and she's feeling like we need to get cracking if we're going… Read More
World's Worst Teacher
2017-05-27 14:58
Photo: Jason MilesIt's the end of the school year and teachers across the country are handing out awards to their students. I actually always hated awards day, because I was a nervous wreck… Read More
This F*cking Guy
2017-04-26 16:49
It was brought to my attention that my header had been stolen from my blog and was being used on an anti-Trump meme. At first I was like, "Huh, I do hate that guy and I'd love to see him get… Read More
My Lame Life
2017-04-18 15:24
I don't know if you've noticed, but I've been really quiet lately. I have a good reason, though. It's not like I've been binge-watching Netflix and eating bonbons all day. I've been writing… Read More
DON'T Shut Your Mouth
2016-12-23 13:02
Over the years I've come up with a bunch of silly New Year's Resolutions like drink more water or hang up my coat. Well, this year, I've just got one: Don't stay silent. Now you might think… Read More
How I Stay Stress-Free During The Holidays
2016-12-20 15:51
Growing up, my mom made Christmas perfect in every way. We had multiple trees decorated with their own themes, Christmas dishes that we ate every single meal on (including snacks), constant… Read More
When Your Kid Is More Magical Than You
2016-12-14 15:54
If you've read Spending the Holidays with People I Want to Punch in the Throat then you know that I accidentally ruined Santa for Gomer a few years ago when he was in fourth grade. It's a lo… Read More
Overachieving Elf On The Shelf Mommies
2016-12-09 16:40
By now we have all heard of the adorable little Elf on the Shelf. Almost everyone I know has one.  Some people even have two!  (Now I'm having guilt for not having two, because app… Read More
Making Memories The Punch Way
2016-12-07 01:39
So, in the past I've been accused of not being a very good mother.  I've been told that just because I refuse to make my silly little Elf make snow angels in flour on my kitchen counter… Read More
My Mom's Christmas Explosion: A Video
2016-11-30 16:14
OK, so if you've read Spending the Holidays with People I Want to Punch in the Throat, then you know that my mom has a teeny tiny problem with Christmas. She LOOOOOOVES it too much. I've wri… Read More
2016 Holiday Gift Guide
2016-11-27 03:46
This week the holiday shopping season begins. May the odds be ever in your favor! If you're like me, you hate to wear pants or see people so don't worry. Everything I've chosen for my 2016 g… Read More
I Am The World's Okayest Mom
2016-11-20 14:15
World's Okayest MomWe are coming into the dreaded holiday season where people mainlining pumpkin spice and holiday cheer start upping the ante and I can already feel my heart rate rising and… Read More
Pre-Lit Christmas Tree Can Suck It
2016-11-09 21:18
Don't look too close, there are some dead bulb in there. GUEST POST FROM THE HUBS - I'M NOT THIS CRAZY, JUST HE IS. Who has a pre-lit Christmas tree?  Who invented this instrument of… Read More
My Faith In Humanity Is Restored!
2016-11-03 17:08
I don't know about you, but the last month or so has been rough. Like, really rough. Like, so rough that I'm not sleeping well, I'm worried all the time, and I can't seem to get happy. Every… Read More
10 Things I Hate About The Holidays
2016-10-31 23:07
1.Pumpkin-flavor everything.Pumpkin lattes start showing up in August and then it just snowballs from there. I don't even like pumpkin in a pie, but no one wants to eat a pumpkin popsicle. 2… Read More
Gabrielle What's Her Name
2016-10-25 23:57
I know Gabrielle's real name, but on the advice of legal counsel I'll go ahead and leave out her last name on this post. I don't know Gabrielle personally, but I sure feel like I do. &nbsp&hell…Read More
Sexy Halloween Costumes
2016-10-14 13:16
Halloween is fast approaching and everyone is working on their costumes. Adolpha will be a dead bride this year and Gomer wants to be a banana. Uhh ... OK, kids, challenge accepted. I've des… Read More
We Have Power. Use It.
2016-10-11 03:45
I try to keep this blog funny and witty, but today isn't that day. If you're looking for funny, try again tomorrow. If you disagree with me, move along. Don't bother leaving a comment, becau… Read More
Open Letter To Bra Manufacturers
2016-10-04 03:37
If your bra can handle these, then let's talk!Dear Bra Manufacturers, Hi there.  I'm Jen.  I am a 40 year old mother of two. Actually, allow me to introduce myself in a lan… Read More
8 Ways To Say
2016-10-02 04:50
8 Ways to Say "Fuck You" I've noticed a real trend on the internet lately. The passive aggressive "fuck you". We've all been a victim of it and I'm betting we've all dropped one or two of o… Read More
No, I'm The Other Jen
2016-09-28 22:54
A couple of weeks ago I saw Jenny Lawson post on her Facebook page that she's always surprised by how many people recommend her own book to her. Wait a minute. They do??? Actually, I'm not… Read More
Is Nuts Better Than Balls?
2016-09-27 12:27
Remember a couple of weeks ago when I said I wasn't enjoying third grade? All because Gomer won't kiss me good bye and he only wants to wear swishy shorts, which are really the boys' equival… Read More
The D-Bags Lunching At Taco Bell
2016-09-25 15:26
I was out running errands with my mom and she told me she needed some lunch. She asked if we could stop at Taco Bell and get something to eat. We stopped at a restaurant with a wonky layout… Read More
With Neighbors Like This, Who Needs Enemies
2016-09-22 12:04
I was scrolling through my Facebook feed this weekend and I saw a very upsetting status update from my friend Molly at A Day in Mollywood. Molly came home last week to find this note on her… Read More
Every Move You Make. I'll Be Watching You.
2016-09-17 10:11
We've all heard that it doesn't matter what we post on the internet, it just may come back to haunt you and yet we all continue to do it. Don't we? I'm not talking about bloggers. I put my… Read More
Do You Make Your Kid Share?
2016-09-14 12:21
Do you teach your kids to share? Do you enforce some sort of sharing rule in your house? What about outside of your house? An article was brought to my attention recently. It's called Shou… Read More
A Love Story About A Dude And His McChicken
2016-09-01 14:06
Source: McDonaldsOK, so I couldn't sleep last night. That happens sometimes. I wake up because I have a bunch of ideas I want to write down, so I get up and I work for a few hours. However… Read More
The Place That Waxed My Eyebrows Today
2016-08-28 23:04
Today I had some time on my hands and some seriously bushy eyebrows (as I was kindly reminded the other night).  Instead of going to my usual waxing joint, I decided I'd go to someplace… Read More
Are You A Suburban Mom?
2016-08-21 12:32
You might be a suburban mom if ...  Your full-time job is unpaid volunteer at your children's school. You've taken a crossfit, barre, hot yoga, pole dancing, kettlebell, or aqua zumba… Read More
Ryan Lochte And His Mom
2016-08-18 22:17
UPDATE 8/18/16: I wrote this post 4 years ago when I first discovered the douchiness that is Ryan Lochte and his mom. We're wrapping up another Olympic season and once again Ryan and his mom… Read More
Parents Who Steal & Are Disgusting
2016-08-18 12:06
Yesterday I received an email from a friend telling me that her 6 year son had his scooter stolen while they were at a local park.  She was really upset because the park had been very b… Read More
The Hubs' Memory
2016-08-15 14:48
Tonight the Hubs told me I reminded him of Dorothy Parker. "Who is that?" I asked. "Didn't they make a movie about her starring Halle Berry?" "No.  That was Dorothy Dandridge." I've… Read More
Back To School
2016-08-12 12:26
School starts Thursday and I am only a little bit excited.  OK, I'm really excited. This will be the first time in almost 8 years that I will have a house to myself all day long.  … Read More
Open Letter To Sadist Teachers
2016-08-10 11:15
Pick your poison.  I've got all sizes covered this year. Guess what this week is? BACK TO SCHOOL!! I'm not excited at all. Can you tell? We've had a great summer. I took my kids to New… Read More
The REAL Back To School Checklist
2016-08-09 13:25
School starts tomorrow and Pinterest is on fiiiiiire with helpful back to school checklists, morning routine printables, ah-may-zing lunch tips, and the cutest teacher gift ideas you've ever… Read More
The Verruckt
2016-08-08 17:05
UPDATE 8/8/16: I wrote this post two years ago and I joked around about how dangerous this thing looked. Well, unfortunately, this weekend it happened. Caleb Schwab, a 10-year-old boy… Read More
My Rules For MOMS At Playdates
2016-07-28 12:38
A few months ago I came up my list of rules for playdates for KIDS.  Many of you asked me for rules for playdates for MOMS.  These are the rules I came up with. Keep in mind, thes… Read More
Jen & Friends' Endless Conversation Loop
2016-07-26 12:34
A couple days ago I showed you the annoying summer conversations I've been overhearing lately.  I didn't want to you think that my conversations are any better.  They're just not a… Read More
Designer Vaginas Are A Thing Now
2016-07-21 14:27
I don't know about you ladies, but as I get older I'm finding that a lot of things are .... changing. My laugh lines aren't disappearing when I'm done laughing, my middle is getting softer… Read More
The Dads At Science City On Saturday
2016-07-18 17:46
Saturday was a great day around here.  We had beautiful weather and the Hubs didn't have to show houses so we were looking for something fun to do. Luckily, I have good friends that I… Read More

Share the post

People I Want to Punch in the Throat

×

Subscribe to People I Want To Punch In The Throat

Get updates delivered right to your inbox!

Thank you for your subscription

×