In no particular order:
* Diet Coke w/Splenda
* The smell of coffee
* Kittens
* Holding small babies
* Shrimp cocktail
* Floating on a raft on the swimming pool working on my tan
* Ambien
* Sitting by a campfire - - especially when the warmth is welcome
* The smell of bleach and Gain in my laundry
* Really soft sheets
* Staying in a hotel with Mr. B and without the kids
* An unsolicited smile from a stranger
* Scrapbooking with my friends
* Relaxing massages
* A really good piece of chocolate cake w/a glass of milk
* Kisses on my neck from Mr. B
* Hugs from my boys
* A clean house
* An ice cold brewsky
* Making people laugh
* My down comforter
* A really good server at a restaurant
* Avocado slices on my hamburger
* Going on a cruise
* My kitty snuggling with me at bedtime
* Pre-school
* Staying up late with a good book
* Watching Desperate Housewives and Brothers & Sisters with Mr. B
* A really good praise service at church
* Sleeping in
* Frito pie
* Getting pedicures
* Cameron's crooked smile
* Justin talking to his video games
* Being an American.
Saturday, December 6
Happy Saturday!!
Anyone going to Christmas at Old Fort Concho today?
I was thinking about it. It is supposed to be 65 degrees and sunny. Perfect day to go. The only problemo is - - the ankle-biters would have to go with me. Mr. B is *very* busy working on our bathroom.
I'm thinking it would be a short trip. We'll see...
I was thinking about it. It is supposed to be 65 degrees and sunny. Perfect day to go. The only problemo is - - the ankle-biters would have to go with me. Mr. B is *very* busy working on our bathroom.
I'm thinking it would be a short trip. We'll see...
Friday, December 5
Another day
Okay, I'll have to limit my blogging today. And book reading. Mr. B is home for a vacation day. It seems that remodeling the bathroom is a lot easier without pre-school sized hands around offering to help. (I don't have to help him today, but I don't want to be sitting around all day. He shan't see my normal behaviors!)
And let's be honest, I want my bathroom back. I'm tired of tripping over Elmo, Diego and various other bath toys in their bathtub. Plus, that shower head was made for midgets or something. If *I* have to squat to get underneath it, I know six foot Mr. B is really struggling. I'm also tired of living out of my make-up bag. So - - you go, Mr. B. Get that backer board up and sheetrock the necessary places so that the painting can begin. Then - - the tiling. I'm excited. It's going to be so pretty in there.
I've got a committee meeting at lunch and then I'll be home for the rest of the day.
Oh, oh! One more thing. Mr. B ordered "our" Christmas present yesterday. It will be delivered today. I'll post about it later in the day after it arrives. I'm so excited. The first person to guess what it is (in this comment section) will get a $5 gift card to Sonic. (Baby Bro and the 'rents - - you can't play because you already know.)
I think I hear Mr. B coming, I gotta jet.
*muah*
And let's be honest, I want my bathroom back. I'm tired of tripping over Elmo, Diego and various other bath toys in their bathtub. Plus, that shower head was made for midgets or something. If *I* have to squat to get underneath it, I know six foot Mr. B is really struggling. I'm also tired of living out of my make-up bag. So - - you go, Mr. B. Get that backer board up and sheetrock the necessary places so that the painting can begin. Then - - the tiling. I'm excited. It's going to be so pretty in there.
I've got a committee meeting at lunch and then I'll be home for the rest of the day.
Oh, oh! One more thing. Mr. B ordered "our" Christmas present yesterday. It will be delivered today. I'll post about it later in the day after it arrives. I'm so excited. The first person to guess what it is (in this comment section) will get a $5 gift card to Sonic. (Baby Bro and the 'rents - - you can't play because you already know.)
I think I hear Mr. B coming, I gotta jet.
*muah*
Thursday, December 4
Holiday Eating Tips
I posted this one last year. I felt like it was worthy of a re-post.
1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls.
2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. It's rare. You can't find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It's not as if you're going to turn into an eggnogoholic or something. It's a treat. Enjoy it. Have one for me. Have two. It's later than you think. It's Christmas!
3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the whole point of gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat.
4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim milk or whole milk. If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like buying a sports car with an automatic transmission.
5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control your eating. The whole point of going to a Christmas party is to eat other people's food for free. Lots of it. Hello?
6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year's. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do. This is the time for long naps, which you'll need after circling the buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog.
7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like frosted Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near them and don't budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of attention. They're like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave them behind, you're never going to see them again.
8. Same for pies. Apple. Pumpkin. Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or if you don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day?
9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it's loaded with the mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost. I mean, have some standards.
10. One final tip: If you don't feel terrible when you leave the party or get up from the table, you haven't been paying attention. Re-read tips; start over, but hurry, January is just around the corner.
Remember this motto to live by:"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!"
Have a great holiday season!
1. Avoid carrot sticks. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls.
2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. It's rare. You can't find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It's not as if you're going to turn into an eggnogoholic or something. It's a treat. Enjoy it. Have one for me. Have two. It's later than you think. It's Christmas!
3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the whole point of gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat.
4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim milk or whole milk. If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like buying a sports car with an automatic transmission.
5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control your eating. The whole point of going to a Christmas party is to eat other people's food for free. Lots of it. Hello?
6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between now and New Year's. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do. This is the time for long naps, which you'll need after circling the buffet table while carrying a 10-pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog.
7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like frosted Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near them and don't budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of attention. They're like a beautiful pair of shoes. If you leave them behind, you're never going to see them again.
8. Same for pies. Apple. Pumpkin. Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or if you don't like mincemeat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day?
9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it's loaded with the mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it at all cost. I mean, have some standards.
10. One final tip: If you don't feel terrible when you leave the party or get up from the table, you haven't been paying attention. Re-read tips; start over, but hurry, January is just around the corner.
Remember this motto to live by:"Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways, chocolate in one hand, body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming "WOO HOO what a ride!"
Have a great holiday season!
Wednesday, December 3
On a much lighter note - -
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Ripped my heart out...
He absolutely ripped my heart out tonight.
Justin.
His sensitivity and tears of hurt actually made my heart ache.
I fear this part of parenting. More than anything. I don't like to see my children hurt. Physically or mentally. The mental stuff is new to me. You know - - when they actually get their feelings hurt by an incident? Not, "He took my toy and I'm going to throw a fit." I'm talking, genuine, "My feelings are hurt!" kind of thing.
It. Broke. My. Heart.
I don't know who said what first. And it really doesn't matter to me. (I mean it matters, but...)
Kids are going to have issues. And I'm a big believer in letting them "work it out" on their time table. I don't believe in "helicopter parenting" and jumping right in the middle of things.
Life lessons are tough. And tonight, we talked about kindness. Being kind to one another. Regardless of the circumstances - - always be kind. And it's not easy. People say hurtful things to one another. Try not to be unkind to someone who has said or done something hurtful to you. It's just - - tough. Kids, I don't think, really get that. They don't get that what they are saying can, quite literally, be taken to heart by the recipient.
All I know is that his little heart was broken tonight. He cried for quite some time. Daddy and I hugged him and loved on him. So did Cam. It was a precious, precious time in which this little family of four connected on a level that I just wasn't prepared for. But, I still feel blessed because of it. We leaned on each other. And it was awesome.
I told Justin that Daddy, Mommy and Cameron would always be friends with him. Always. But the bigger friend in our lives is Jesus. And when we hurt and struggle, let Jesus take care of it. He is the one friend that will never let us down.
My sweet, tender-hearted boy is just now asleep. I let both boys stay up extra late and watch cartoons together. I wanted them to have that time giggling and laughing. I told Justin that tomorrow, he could stay home with me and Cameron and we'd have a super fun day. That's right. Justin earned himself a mental-health day. It's only preschool. And sometimes, you just need to take things a little less seriously. Tomorrow is our not-so-serious day. I'm looking quite forward to it...
Justin.
His sensitivity and tears of hurt actually made my heart ache.
I fear this part of parenting. More than anything. I don't like to see my children hurt. Physically or mentally. The mental stuff is new to me. You know - - when they actually get their feelings hurt by an incident? Not, "He took my toy and I'm going to throw a fit." I'm talking, genuine, "My feelings are hurt!" kind of thing.
It. Broke. My. Heart.
I don't know who said what first. And it really doesn't matter to me. (I mean it matters, but...)
Kids are going to have issues. And I'm a big believer in letting them "work it out" on their time table. I don't believe in "helicopter parenting" and jumping right in the middle of things.
Life lessons are tough. And tonight, we talked about kindness. Being kind to one another. Regardless of the circumstances - - always be kind. And it's not easy. People say hurtful things to one another. Try not to be unkind to someone who has said or done something hurtful to you. It's just - - tough. Kids, I don't think, really get that. They don't get that what they are saying can, quite literally, be taken to heart by the recipient.
All I know is that his little heart was broken tonight. He cried for quite some time. Daddy and I hugged him and loved on him. So did Cam. It was a precious, precious time in which this little family of four connected on a level that I just wasn't prepared for. But, I still feel blessed because of it. We leaned on each other. And it was awesome.
I told Justin that Daddy, Mommy and Cameron would always be friends with him. Always. But the bigger friend in our lives is Jesus. And when we hurt and struggle, let Jesus take care of it. He is the one friend that will never let us down.
My sweet, tender-hearted boy is just now asleep. I let both boys stay up extra late and watch cartoons together. I wanted them to have that time giggling and laughing. I told Justin that tomorrow, he could stay home with me and Cameron and we'd have a super fun day. That's right. Justin earned himself a mental-health day. It's only preschool. And sometimes, you just need to take things a little less seriously. Tomorrow is our not-so-serious day. I'm looking quite forward to it...
Busy.
Reading, kids, house cleaning, scrapping, life.
I'm sorry. I know it really disappoints you. Some of you come here several times a day (I know because you tell me that). You are searching, pleading, desperately looking for something crazy that's happened in my life. And I hate to disappoint you.
I did take both boys to the barber shop yesterday. I have some cute pics of that. I'll post 'em later today. Right now, I need to drink some coffee and fold a load. I have a doctor's appointment at 11:00. Just a follow up. But I still have to go. Rest assured, I will take New Moon with me.
Oh, and a little shout out to Aunt G. Today is her birthday. Happy birthday Ang. And to her twin, Amy. Happy birthday, Gopher Girls! (Amy, will you tell Ang that I posted something about her? She NEVER reads my blog anymore. You, I can count on.)
Ciao.
I'm sorry. I know it really disappoints you. Some of you come here several times a day (I know because you tell me that). You are searching, pleading, desperately looking for something crazy that's happened in my life. And I hate to disappoint you.
I did take both boys to the barber shop yesterday. I have some cute pics of that. I'll post 'em later today. Right now, I need to drink some coffee and fold a load. I have a doctor's appointment at 11:00. Just a follow up. But I still have to go. Rest assured, I will take New Moon with me.
Oh, and a little shout out to Aunt G. Today is her birthday. Happy birthday Ang. And to her twin, Amy. Happy birthday, Gopher Girls! (Amy, will you tell Ang that I posted something about her? She NEVER reads my blog anymore. You, I can count on.)
Ciao.
Tuesday, December 2
Once again - - nothing to say.
I am busy cleaning house and doing laundry so that I can read some more.
I am loving drowning myself in teenage fiction.
Later.
I am loving drowning myself in teenage fiction.
Later.
Monday, December 1
I got my book!
And it wasn't an easy find.
I went to (in order):
Sam's Club
Wal-Mart
*Called Hasting's
Target
and then finally - - the Wal-Mart on the the north side of town. They had (I think) three copies left.
Whew. That was close. Too close.
I'm going to fold a load of laundry, do a little picking up and then start book two. I'm so excited!!
I went to (in order):
Sam's Club
Wal-Mart
*Called Hasting's
Target
and then finally - - the Wal-Mart on the the north side of town. They had (I think) three copies left.
Whew. That was close. Too close.
I'm going to fold a load of laundry, do a little picking up and then start book two. I'm so excited!!
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