Hilarwithus Stories

Hi·lar·With·Us

/həˈler wiTH əs/

adjective: a variation of hilarious
"We all thought it was HilarWithUs when 4 year old ‘J’ mispronounced hilarious and have been using it ever since as a more inclusive, communal version of the word.”

verb: to enjoy something funny together
“Come HilarWithUs and share a laugh at life’s silly moments.”

noun: a highly unprofessional blog for those with time for some mindless enjoyment
“I hope HilarWithUs brings you a few smiles. If its not for you, thats cool too.”

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COMING IN HOT!

I had low expectations for myself as a driving instructor for our teens…I did not meet them.

RESISTANCE IS FUTILE

Turns our parenthood-induced life changes were not just in service of our children, but also in service of our mid-life selves.

THE LONG AND WINDING ROAD

At no time is the “Life is a journey” metaphor more apparent than when the “long and winding road” is the two blocks between your house and your kids' primary school or Pre-K activity.

(Mis)EDUCATION of a SKI BUM(bler)

"Go that way, really fast. If something gets in your way, turn." - Charles De Mar

BABE IN THE (BABY) WOODS

“Beat ‘Ya Sucker”, Rachel Greene.

WILDLIFE CONTROL

A varmint will never quit - ever. - Carl Spackler:

STORM CHASERS

It seems like Mother Nature just might be trying to tell us something...

EYES OFF THE BALL

Intra-parent high fives are patently uncool and deeply embarassing to our children. Which is perfect.

TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES

I am a proud luddite. After all, I have “a guy for that”.

SPA-Aaaah?

Spas really go all-in on cumber slices. I don’t really like cucumbers. Or silence. Or introsepction. Its a spa-problem.

PARENTAL ATTENTION DEFICIT DISORDER

I have PADD - Parental Attention Deficit Disorder. Especially at recitals.

THINKING OUTSIDE THE (FLAT) BOX

I am IKEA Neuro-Divergent.

LOST IN TRANSITION

My family is good looking, but bad lookers.

TEACH YOUR CHILDREN WELL

… Teach your children well

Their Mother's hell did slowly go by

Feed them on your dreams

The one they pick's the one you'll know by

MOUNTAIN (Mid)LIFE

I thought the hours upon hours of playing Lemming in the 90s was wasted time. Now I see it was a long game life lesson at play - preparing me for my Mountain (mid) Life crisis.