My dad was trying to convince me that my 11 yr old daughter understands the value of a dollar so that he could give her the money that she needs to buy a guinea pig. She was told that she has to earn it, because honestly, my kids are spoiled rotten. Anyhow, we were talking about a shop that we went into this morning and the jeans to fit her were $150 and I said that she would want them. Well, my dad, being who he is, HAD to prove me wrong. He asked her if I offered her the jeans would she want them even though they were a ridiculous amount. Guess what my money conscious daughter said? “Well, duh, yeah I would want them!” HA! Nah nah nah nah boo boo!
Archive for December, 2007
Myself
I went to Bath and Body Works with my mom today and man am I a happy woman! They were having wonderful sales on everything. I was a madwoman running around grabbing what I wanted. I got lotions, shower gels, creams, sprays enough to do me for a long while. I ended up saving 120.00 which made hubby really happy. The sale is continuing through tomorrow, so if you live near one, I suggest you check it out!
Myself
Just a little warning for anyone that is well-endowed. When you are in Wal-Mart and notice that your boobs are spilling over the top of your bra, don’t grab your bra to let your boobs fall into it. Sure as you do, some weird looking man will walk by and see you do it.
Daily life
Ok, here is the story, short version. Hubby had a really good job. One he liked. One that made it good for the family. Now, he is thrown back into a job that he hates, on nights, not good for the family because we won’t see him. He is working the next 11 days with 1 day off. Twelve hour shifts. Less money. Crappy job. PLEASE DON’T SAY AT LEAST IT IS A JOB!!!! I have heard that so much that I will hit the next person that says it! Seriously.
Daily life
Life stinks. It’s full of big fat boogers. I don’t want to talk about it. That’s all I want to say for now.
Daily life
I have a question for all of you cooks out there. Have you ever made peanut butter balls that were so gooey you couldn’t roll them into a ball? Mine were gooey yesterday so I got them into a ball-like shape and stuck them in the fridge to sit for a while. I will be drowning them in chocolate today. I tried to thicken them up with a little extra powdered sugar but it didn’t work. Any suggestions in case it happens again?
Hubby will be away tonight so we will be having whatever we want for supper. I’m sure that little man will want Ramen noodles. He could live on those. I’m afraid that he is getting sick. He cried in his sleep 3 or 4 times last night with his throat. This morning when he got up I asked him if his throat was hurting and he said no, however, his eyes looked weak. Everyone say a prayer that he isn’t getting sick and is just tired. I hate it when kids are sick at Christmas.
I must jump off of here and go dip those balls in chocolate before I forget them! Everyone have a wonderful day!
Daily life
Just a few days left until Christmas. I have everything wrapped that needs to be, now I have to get some boxes for a few things. I still need to get my dad something. He is so hard to buy for. It has been really cold here lately, just no snow. I wish that it would snow a foot! I love the white stuff. I’m thinking about having a fire today, maybe not. Who knows? I know that I am fixing fried potatoes for dinner tonight though. Yum. That is all for now. Later taters!
Christmas
Well, we are finally finished shopping for the kids. We went out Saturday to the mall, Toys R Us, and Walmart. I was completely worn out by the time we came home. I am kind of glad that we waited so late this year because we caught some really good sales. Hubby buys our daughter a snowglobe just from him and he got her a really pretty one from the Disney store half price. I also am finished with my mom and my grandmother. Now I need to find my dad something and then we are done. Woo hoo!
Our daughter loves to help out in the kitchen so last night I let her make chex mix and hard candy by herself. She chose strawberry flavoring for her candy. It was so odd to watch her doing it alone. She did a really good job. Everything turned out perfect. My baby isn’t a baby any longer. I guess I should be sad, but I’m not. I’m happy that she is turning into such a wonderful young lady.
I have to get off here and clean the house. Yuck. Any volunteers to help?
My sweet friend Lisa tagged me and knowing how much I love Christmas, she did good!The Hoopla was originated over at her friend Andrea’s.
Thanks Sharon & Andrea!
Here are the golden rules:
1. List 12 random things about yourself that have to do with Christmas
2. Please refer to it as a ‘hoopla’ and not the dreaded ‘m’-word…
3. You have to specifically tag people when you’re done.
4. Please try and do it as quickly as possible. The Christmas season will be over before we know it! Let’s involve as many people as possible! ;o)
5. Please give Andrea some link-love as the “Hoopla-Creator!”
1. I love to sit and watch the lights on the tree.
2. I love to receive cards in the mail, but I am lazy about sending them out.
3. I love all of the old songs with Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald, Burl Ives, etc.
4. I secretly wish I still believed in Santa. Seriously.
5. I love to wrap presents.
6. I’m all about tradition with Christmas. I don’t like to do anything different.
7. I love the time leading up to Christmas, but not actually Christmas day because then it is all over for another year.
8. I have a VHS tape of really old cartoons that is cheezy by everyones standards. It is one of my favorites.
9. Snowmen rule!
10. I don’t get into plays at church, because, to me, most of them aren’t serious enough.
11. I was an angel with lines in a play once. Hence the reason for the above attitude.
12. I wish that everyone would be as nice year round as they are at Christmas. We would all be better people.
I tag anyone who wants to play!
Daily life
Boy, it has been a while since I was here. I have been too busy to post, rest assured I haven’t given it up. I am going Christmas shopping with my mom tonight, hubby and I are going tomorrow and whatever I don’t get, won’t be bought. I simply refuse to go back out after tomorrow. The crowds will be horrible. It’s supposed to rain heavily tomorrow. I love rain, but not to drive in. My house is a mess. I have laundry on, dishwasher running and so much more to do that I am at a loss. I also have to go to the post office today to pick up a package. I believe that it is some books I ordered for the kids for Christmas. At least I hope so. I have my cards finished yet they sit waiting to be sent out! Ugh! Guess what else I have been doing? Go ahead, guess! Ok, I will tell you. I have been making hard candy. So far, I have made cinnamon, wintergreen and peppermint. I have to say that they have turned out perfect. What I don’t have to tell you is how incredibly easy it is to do. I am going to let dear daughter do her own, that should tell you how easy it is. I have alot of other scents to try out and I am going to put them in some really cute Christmas bags I got to give out to people. Cheezy? Who cares! Well, I must run because I have a rumbly in my tummy. Have a good weekend!
