The holidays are upon us. I love the holidays... and having two December babies makes it all that more special and hectic.
The miraculous colors of fall... reds, oranges and yellows everywhere I look. The crisp air and smell of fireplaces. The Thanksgiving preparations and shopping. The onslaught of crazy from reatives far and wide. AHHHHHHH. The Holidays.
My father and stepmom come here for Thanksgiving. They're great. They engage with the children and play with them. They decorate our home for Christmas. They're low maintenance and easy to get along with. It's a pleasure.
So you must be thinking "where's the crazy? sounds kind of nice to me!"
I've got other family, people. The odds are against me that all of our family members are this normal.
I can't get into all of it at this moment. I'm exhausted and need wine.
Why am I quoting National Lampoon's Christmas all day? Oh yes... b/c this will soon be my life.
"REAL tomato ketchup Eddie?" "Nothin' but the best for you Clark"
Off to the ABC store.
Monday, November 22, 2010
Sunday, November 14, 2010
Today is a sad day...
Heather, my almost 3 year old did not need to get her stool to reach the light switch. Just last night she was calling and asking for help to use the bathroom... specifically to turn the light on for her.
On one hand... SOB! My baby is getting bigger every day. Literally... in a day. She's my last baby and we're quickly entering a new phase of childhood and parenthood. I in NO way want any more babies... I just wish she's agreed to BE a baby for a little while longer.
On the other hand... YAY! I don't have to stop what I'm doing to assist in bathroom care. GO ME!
Today is also dear to my heart because my son and I are going to an assisted living facility today to do some crafts with the alzheimers patients. I love that we get the opportunity through a community women's club I belong to, to do this kind of thing. It's important to us that both of our children have an understanding of the world around them and how truly blessed they are. Through our own blessings we have to seek ways to give back and be a part of our community at large.
Darn it, I can't even be a little sarcastic about that.
I am preparing ourselves for the VERY busy holiday and birthday season coming up. I have Thanksgiving to host some family, 2 birthday parties for the kids the following weekend, school trips and events, dance events and a parade all leading to Christmas. I may have to drink heavily to make it through... or put all the drinking aside so I am completely coherent and in control. We'll see... stay tuned!
On one hand... SOB! My baby is getting bigger every day. Literally... in a day. She's my last baby and we're quickly entering a new phase of childhood and parenthood. I in NO way want any more babies... I just wish she's agreed to BE a baby for a little while longer.
On the other hand... YAY! I don't have to stop what I'm doing to assist in bathroom care. GO ME!
Today is also dear to my heart because my son and I are going to an assisted living facility today to do some crafts with the alzheimers patients. I love that we get the opportunity through a community women's club I belong to, to do this kind of thing. It's important to us that both of our children have an understanding of the world around them and how truly blessed they are. Through our own blessings we have to seek ways to give back and be a part of our community at large.
Darn it, I can't even be a little sarcastic about that.
I am preparing ourselves for the VERY busy holiday and birthday season coming up. I have Thanksgiving to host some family, 2 birthday parties for the kids the following weekend, school trips and events, dance events and a parade all leading to Christmas. I may have to drink heavily to make it through... or put all the drinking aside so I am completely coherent and in control. We'll see... stay tuned!
To my bissell power steamer
Dear Mr. Bissell Power Steamer,
I'm writing this to say THANK YOU. You are a good little carpet cleaner and I appreciate you. When I scream and rant profanities at you it is out of frustration at the dirt, not your pawdry 18 psi of suction power. You did a fine job of pulling that red wine stain out of the hall carpet. I know we'll see Mr. Merlot again, but right now it's great.
That said... I do take issue w/your attitude this afternoon. I know you're jealous of the Rug DR. I would be too! He's a force to be reckoned with! He has 32 psi, larger tank... dual jets and vibrating brush. I get it...
I will admit I DID turn my back on you for a while. I was jaded by the sheer suck capacity of the Dr... and oh my, the upholstery attachment... be still my heart. You can hardly blame me. Our relationship is 6 years old, and I do love you... but WOWZA, the Dr really is something.
You still have a place in our home Mr. Bissell... specifically the garage... but if you start the fake hiccups of protest after I pull you out of your exile again, well, we'll have issues. Your own cousin Mr. Steam Mop rolled his red eye at your shenanigans... HE DID! I needed you today. Do NOT get cocky about it. I've priced the DR out and I can have him for $500. If I get him AND the Scuba and Roomba you'll surely be sitting in the next yardsale for $20. Don't make me feel like holding onto you is for naught.
I have to say, I was very glad you decided to come around today, so thank you for your efforts.
I'm writing this to say THANK YOU. You are a good little carpet cleaner and I appreciate you. When I scream and rant profanities at you it is out of frustration at the dirt, not your pawdry 18 psi of suction power. You did a fine job of pulling that red wine stain out of the hall carpet. I know we'll see Mr. Merlot again, but right now it's great.
That said... I do take issue w/your attitude this afternoon. I know you're jealous of the Rug DR. I would be too! He's a force to be reckoned with! He has 32 psi, larger tank... dual jets and vibrating brush. I get it...
I will admit I DID turn my back on you for a while. I was jaded by the sheer suck capacity of the Dr... and oh my, the upholstery attachment... be still my heart. You can hardly blame me. Our relationship is 6 years old, and I do love you... but WOWZA, the Dr really is something.
You still have a place in our home Mr. Bissell... specifically the garage... but if you start the fake hiccups of protest after I pull you out of your exile again, well, we'll have issues. Your own cousin Mr. Steam Mop rolled his red eye at your shenanigans... HE DID! I needed you today. Do NOT get cocky about it. I've priced the DR out and I can have him for $500. If I get him AND the Scuba and Roomba you'll surely be sitting in the next yardsale for $20. Don't make me feel like holding onto you is for naught.
I have to say, I was very glad you decided to come around today, so thank you for your efforts.
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