1 day until D's department Christmas party.
2 days until I stupidly brave the grocery store on the Saturday before Christmas. Alas, we must eat.
3 days until a cookie exchange.
4 days until Christmas Eve and time with friends, baking and childlike excitement!
5 days until Christmas!
6 days until we leave town for
7 days or
8 days - depending on how well/poorly the drive home goes.
9 bags to pack for that trip.
10 is the number of children I'm related to that I've bought Christmas gifts for this year.
Related to numbers is the 26 random acts of kindness that people are doing to make this world a little brighter after the heartbreaking Newtown tragedy. My family and I are going to try our best to do 26 acts of kindness as well. If you search #26acts on Twitter, it will reaffirm your faith in the human race.
Thursday, December 20, 2012
Monday, December 10, 2012
Weirdness
* I follow a majillion storm chasers and meteorologists on Twitter and FB, so I pretty much always know when there is going to be potentially bad weather. Every time there is even a chance of a severe thunderstorm or tornado, I vacuum out the storm shelter. I want to be able to go down there without thinking about spiders crawling on me. I realize it's about control, and my lack of control over the situation, but it doesn't stop me. We have a very clean storm shelter.
* I donated money to the ASPCA years ago and they persisted in sending me postcards, calendars, stickers, and all sorts of things for so long that I pledged to never donate money to them again. I feel like all my money went to sending out crap to people, and none to the actual animals. Secondly? Their commercials are depressing. (I've donated to my local shelter instead.)
* I need a hair cut, but I don't want to call the place I like and make an appointment. Why do I always do that? I don't know why I hate calling people so much.
* I don't like Apple products. I have no intention of ever buying any overpriced ipad/pod/phone. (However, I support your choice to love them and think I'm crazy.)
Well, that was random. I have important things rolling around in my head, but they don't seem to want to come out my mouth in a coherent way, so I guess I'll just leave you with those random thoughts.
* I donated money to the ASPCA years ago and they persisted in sending me postcards, calendars, stickers, and all sorts of things for so long that I pledged to never donate money to them again. I feel like all my money went to sending out crap to people, and none to the actual animals. Secondly? Their commercials are depressing. (I've donated to my local shelter instead.)
* I need a hair cut, but I don't want to call the place I like and make an appointment. Why do I always do that? I don't know why I hate calling people so much.
* I don't like Apple products. I have no intention of ever buying any overpriced ipad/pod/phone. (However, I support your choice to love them and think I'm crazy.)
Well, that was random. I have important things rolling around in my head, but they don't seem to want to come out my mouth in a coherent way, so I guess I'll just leave you with those random thoughts.
Tuesday, December 04, 2012
Christmas!
What are you getting the kids, spouse, family and friends this year?
Our kids are each getting a light saber, a book, and a game. The boys are each getting a set of Legos and L is getting a Little Pet Shop set. Here are a few of them:
Crossroads
R2D2 microviewer
Scrambled States
From Santa, this is what they've asked for:
d asked for a robot dog, which *I*had a hard time finding but I'm sure Santa will figure something out.
robot
O asked for this:
Big Top Flippity Flops
C asked for some wall tracks:
Miss L asked for this rollercoaster:
Santa thinks they will like this as their joint gift:
Joint gifts for all the kids:
I got these at a great price when they went on sale awhile back:
They are also getting a lot of educational books about various things (states, planets, ancient times, weird facts) and a wii game.
D is getting some fun stuff too!
Scrabble (I really like this game, so it's kind of a selfish gift)
Bazinga shirt
BBT lanyard
Dallas Cowboys floor mats
He's also getting two new pair of cleats for rugby and a sudoko game for his stocking.
I bought myself the complete Friends set. I've been wanting it for years and it went on sale!
I asked D for a heated mattress pad (I HATE getting into a cold bed!) and a bigger crock pot.
What's on your wish list!
Our kids are each getting a light saber, a book, and a game. The boys are each getting a set of Legos and L is getting a Little Pet Shop set. Here are a few of them:
Crossroads
R2D2 microviewer
Scrambled States
From Santa, this is what they've asked for:
d asked for a robot dog, which *I*had a hard time finding but I'm sure Santa will figure something out.
robot
O asked for this:
Big Top Flippity Flops
C asked for some wall tracks:
Miss L asked for this rollercoaster:
Santa thinks they will like this as their joint gift:
Joint gifts for all the kids:
I got these at a great price when they went on sale awhile back:
They are also getting a lot of educational books about various things (states, planets, ancient times, weird facts) and a wii game.
D is getting some fun stuff too!
Scrabble (I really like this game, so it's kind of a selfish gift)
Bazinga shirt
BBT lanyard
Dallas Cowboys floor mats
He's also getting two new pair of cleats for rugby and a sudoko game for his stocking.
I bought myself the complete Friends set. I've been wanting it for years and it went on sale!
I asked D for a heated mattress pad (I HATE getting into a cold bed!) and a bigger crock pot.
What's on your wish list!
Saturday, December 01, 2012
3!
Dear Miss L,
You are three and I don't care how cliche it sounds... it's happened so fast! You were just born and then BAM! you're three. Three. 3!!
You yell at everyone who says you are a little girl. "NO! I BIG!"
You are mischievous and naughty and defiant in the way only a three year old can be. You are so loving, and randomly tell me you love me. I will never, EVER, tire of that. I know it will end too soon.
I'm so glad you're here with us, my sweet, beautiful daughter. You have three big brothers who love you. Love to boss you, tease you, and take care of you. You are a lucky girl, and I love how you can stand up to them and give them what-for. You're no pushover!
It hurts a little to know that you're my last baby and that you're getting so big. There's no cure for that, and nothing I would change. I'm just trying to remember it all, take it all in, and love every second. It's easier when you're not coloring on couches and dumping water on the floor and screaming at me, but even that will be replaced with breaking curfew and dating (gah!) and well, probably still screaming at me.
You love your brothers, and your daddy and ME! You are a mama's girl - big time - and it makes my heart sing.
You love animals, Jake and the Neverland Pirates, getting dirty and dressing up in pretty much anything. You can go from dog to princess to superhero in a matter of minutes. You are a strong minded, soft hearted girl.
You stole my heart from the first moment I met you. And now you're three. I love you L.
You are three and I don't care how cliche it sounds... it's happened so fast! You were just born and then BAM! you're three. Three. 3!!
You yell at everyone who says you are a little girl. "NO! I BIG!"
You are mischievous and naughty and defiant in the way only a three year old can be. You are so loving, and randomly tell me you love me. I will never, EVER, tire of that. I know it will end too soon.
I'm so glad you're here with us, my sweet, beautiful daughter. You have three big brothers who love you. Love to boss you, tease you, and take care of you. You are a lucky girl, and I love how you can stand up to them and give them what-for. You're no pushover!
It hurts a little to know that you're my last baby and that you're getting so big. There's no cure for that, and nothing I would change. I'm just trying to remember it all, take it all in, and love every second. It's easier when you're not coloring on couches and dumping water on the floor and screaming at me, but even that will be replaced with breaking curfew and dating (gah!) and well, probably still screaming at me.
You love your brothers, and your daddy and ME! You are a mama's girl - big time - and it makes my heart sing.
You love animals, Jake and the Neverland Pirates, getting dirty and dressing up in pretty much anything. You can go from dog to princess to superhero in a matter of minutes. You are a strong minded, soft hearted girl.
You stole my heart from the first moment I met you. And now you're three. I love you L.
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