Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts
Showing posts with label holidays. Show all posts
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Sunday, November 25, 2012
a load of thankfulness
soooo, here goes a truck load of thankfulness. be patient with me. and read them all, i may sneak a gut-buster in there. #you never know.
7 - i am really freakin' thankful for my iPhone. completely rubbish thing to be thankful for, but i just love it. so very much.
8 - i unplugged from technology (besides our dvd & tv) for more hours than i expected to this last week. it was full of awesomeness. and i didn't miss it.
9 - tonight i am very thankful for my large hospital mug i got when the boy child was in the hospital in jan. it holds a fantastic amount of liquids. could be a mixed drink or could be water, either way i can suck on that baby for a long time. (did you laugh at that one?)
10 - i am extremely thankful that i am not ill. my husband, on the other hand, is. and somehow it is just as painful for me.
11 - we had a very bountiful thanksgiving meal and for that i am thankful. thankful we could provide that for our family. thanksgiving has not been a huge deal in my family, but we've carved (ha ha!) out our own little tradition in the last few years.
12 - i am incredibly thankful for friends who can make me laugh. you know who you are. the lightheartedness means more to me than you can ever know.
13 - the hubster, even though he is waaaayy annoying today with his illness, i am thankful for him. we have weathered some really big storms and i know life is not easy with me, thanks for working with me to make this crazy life of ours work the best way for us. i am not perfect and i make mistakes, but you have stuck by me and i appreciate that.
14 - i adore the movies. and having gone to the movies twice within one week is spectacular! the upcoming months will prove to be just as delightful with many movies on my "want-to-see" list. nothing like the big screen.
15 - tampons are awesome. i want to give thanks that pads are not part of my monthly attire. (sorry, guys) (ladies, you know what i am talking about)
16 - we are heading out on vacation this next week and i am very thankful about many a things about that vacay. 16A: my dad's delta points getting us airfare 16B: people watching at Disney, there's simply nothing better 16C: the holidays at Disney, extra magical 16D: no work for the week!
17 - my cousin and her partner are having a shindig next fall. and they asked me to be a part of it. how freakin' awesome, and i am so thankful for the both of them. i have always supported marriage equality, however having those two in my life has allowed myself to grow with my support for equality. i am thankful nikki has found the one and vice versa. they make each other better people and are just plain fun to be around.
18 - my mom came across my grandfather's wedding band and she gave it to me last week. while my grandparents divorced shortly after i was born and i do not recall them being together, i am very appreciative of the token. something to keep on my person, if i wish, that is tangible. he's been gone for 18 years.
19 - i have chosen to look at my preeclampsia experience with gratitude. i have met some amazing individuals as a result of my involvement with the PF and have been involved in some AWEsome things as a result. i am able to appreciate my life and my children in a way I could never have dreamed of before.
20 - i am weird. and i like it. i never imagined being thankful for not usually being the odd person out, but in the last few years (in particular this year) i have embraced this and myself. if you do not like it or accept me for who i am, that is your issue not mine. i am a geek who loves star wars and lotr, a nerd who loves to read. and acceptance is a beautiful thing.
21 - choices, i am so very thankful for choices. we have the ability to make choices about our lives. choices that lead us into a different direction, choices that may be the most difficult we ever make, choices on simple things. not everyone may support those choices, but they are ours to make and ours alone.
alright, i think that is it for tonight. my attention span is beginning to wane.
7 - i am really freakin' thankful for my iPhone. completely rubbish thing to be thankful for, but i just love it. so very much.
8 - i unplugged from technology (besides our dvd & tv) for more hours than i expected to this last week. it was full of awesomeness. and i didn't miss it.
9 - tonight i am very thankful for my large hospital mug i got when the boy child was in the hospital in jan. it holds a fantastic amount of liquids. could be a mixed drink or could be water, either way i can suck on that baby for a long time. (did you laugh at that one?)
10 - i am extremely thankful that i am not ill. my husband, on the other hand, is. and somehow it is just as painful for me.
11 - we had a very bountiful thanksgiving meal and for that i am thankful. thankful we could provide that for our family. thanksgiving has not been a huge deal in my family, but we've carved (ha ha!) out our own little tradition in the last few years.
12 - i am incredibly thankful for friends who can make me laugh. you know who you are. the lightheartedness means more to me than you can ever know.
13 - the hubster, even though he is waaaayy annoying today with his illness, i am thankful for him. we have weathered some really big storms and i know life is not easy with me, thanks for working with me to make this crazy life of ours work the best way for us. i am not perfect and i make mistakes, but you have stuck by me and i appreciate that.
14 - i adore the movies. and having gone to the movies twice within one week is spectacular! the upcoming months will prove to be just as delightful with many movies on my "want-to-see" list. nothing like the big screen.
15 - tampons are awesome. i want to give thanks that pads are not part of my monthly attire. (sorry, guys) (ladies, you know what i am talking about)
16 - we are heading out on vacation this next week and i am very thankful about many a things about that vacay. 16A: my dad's delta points getting us airfare 16B: people watching at Disney, there's simply nothing better 16C: the holidays at Disney, extra magical 16D: no work for the week!
17 - my cousin and her partner are having a shindig next fall. and they asked me to be a part of it. how freakin' awesome, and i am so thankful for the both of them. i have always supported marriage equality, however having those two in my life has allowed myself to grow with my support for equality. i am thankful nikki has found the one and vice versa. they make each other better people and are just plain fun to be around.
18 - my mom came across my grandfather's wedding band and she gave it to me last week. while my grandparents divorced shortly after i was born and i do not recall them being together, i am very appreciative of the token. something to keep on my person, if i wish, that is tangible. he's been gone for 18 years.
19 - i have chosen to look at my preeclampsia experience with gratitude. i have met some amazing individuals as a result of my involvement with the PF and have been involved in some AWEsome things as a result. i am able to appreciate my life and my children in a way I could never have dreamed of before.
20 - i am weird. and i like it. i never imagined being thankful for not usually being the odd person out, but in the last few years (in particular this year) i have embraced this and myself. if you do not like it or accept me for who i am, that is your issue not mine. i am a geek who loves star wars and lotr, a nerd who loves to read. and acceptance is a beautiful thing.
21 - choices, i am so very thankful for choices. we have the ability to make choices about our lives. choices that lead us into a different direction, choices that may be the most difficult we ever make, choices on simple things. not everyone may support those choices, but they are ours to make and ours alone.
alright, i think that is it for tonight. my attention span is beginning to wane.
Sunday, April 4, 2010
Easter Bunny
Even though the "Easter Bunny" comes to our home and gives the kidlets baskets of fun and yummy goodies, let me just say this....I hate that fucker.
On the surface he looks cute, perhaps? To me, those hollow eyes and maniacal grin are the stuff from my nightmares when I was younger.
How about two of the giant guys? (Seriously freaking myself out right now.)
I used to have a reoccurring nightmare that a giant Easter Bunny kidnapped me from my mom and grandma. Yes, this is a true story...I can't make this up. The bunny would race along downtown with me under his arm, I can remember seeing steps leading to tall building as we raced by. And no one did anything despite my screams. Soon, we were in an area with houses again and he broke into a house and put my on the stove to cook me. Just sat my ass right on the burner and lit it up. I was screaming the entire time. Then as he is rubbing his hands together in anticipation, the people who lived in the home came into the kitchen and the man had a shotgun. As the gun would fire, I would wake up.
Yep, that was my childhood nightmare. It was the same every time I had it, every time. And it scared the crap out of me. The last time I recall having this nightmare was in high school, thankfully. And now today, the Easter Bunny at the mall...well, I can't look him in the eye without a shiver. And even though he brings my kids goodies, I vomit in my mouth a bit at the thought of the Easter Bunny in my home.
And in my search to find Easter Bunny photo goodness, I came across this pic. It's not for the faint of heart, and I apologize if you dream of the rabbit tonight. This is the Easter bunny that should give everyone nightmares...
On the surface he looks cute, perhaps? To me, those hollow eyes and maniacal grin are the stuff from my nightmares when I was younger.
How about two of the giant guys? (Seriously freaking myself out right now.)
I used to have a reoccurring nightmare that a giant Easter Bunny kidnapped me from my mom and grandma. Yes, this is a true story...I can't make this up. The bunny would race along downtown with me under his arm, I can remember seeing steps leading to tall building as we raced by. And no one did anything despite my screams. Soon, we were in an area with houses again and he broke into a house and put my on the stove to cook me. Just sat my ass right on the burner and lit it up. I was screaming the entire time. Then as he is rubbing his hands together in anticipation, the people who lived in the home came into the kitchen and the man had a shotgun. As the gun would fire, I would wake up.
Yep, that was my childhood nightmare. It was the same every time I had it, every time. And it scared the crap out of me. The last time I recall having this nightmare was in high school, thankfully. And now today, the Easter Bunny at the mall...well, I can't look him in the eye without a shiver. And even though he brings my kids goodies, I vomit in my mouth a bit at the thought of the Easter Bunny in my home.
And in my search to find Easter Bunny photo goodness, I came across this pic. It's not for the faint of heart, and I apologize if you dream of the rabbit tonight. This is the Easter bunny that should give everyone nightmares...
Monday, December 28, 2009
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Tis the Season
The gifts were aplenty this holiday season like usual. Okay, okay...so maybe there was a bit less spending going on for us and others. But it was a good Christmas overall. What did you haul in with your Santa bounty? Anything good? Anything you want to give back?
What about those gifts that you have to fake a smile when you open them? You know the ones, the gifts where you are thinking "What the fuck am I going to do with this?" I'm all about making sure the gift I get for someone is actually something they want (score one for gift lists even if people hate them). Giving a gift just to frickin' give one and knowing it's not something the receiver really wants is just tasteless in my book. I'd rather the gift not come at all. I'm not saying that I got any of "those" gifts this year, but a few have come across my lap a time or two.
The husband and I were just reminiscing about the first Christmas together and how I wanted a stepper. What I meant was that I wanted like a Reebok step, the one where it's really just a plastic box step you step up on for the workout video. The hubby (well, the boyfriend at that time) gave me this lovely stepper. Like a stepping machine without the handles, it was just the steps. I was like, "What the hell!!!" He returned it for something else. *wink*
But what happens to all those gifts that we get and don't really want? Are they destined to be re-gifted? I know, that's a whole nother topic. To be put in your summer garage sale? Donated to the nearest charity? Tell me, what happens to those gifts.
And how to do you make it known, as politely and as sneaky as possible, that you have some ideas on what to gift you for next year or your birthday? Especially when the giver thinks they've scored the perfect gift for you, only you are cringing on the inside.
Don't be afraid, I know we've all gotten at least one gift where we pondered how to best get rid of it. Do tell your gift secrets pretty please. I may take a collection of non-wanted gifts and send them to the best comment. Just kidding, I swear. or am I?
What about those gifts that you have to fake a smile when you open them? You know the ones, the gifts where you are thinking "What the fuck am I going to do with this?" I'm all about making sure the gift I get for someone is actually something they want (score one for gift lists even if people hate them). Giving a gift just to frickin' give one and knowing it's not something the receiver really wants is just tasteless in my book. I'd rather the gift not come at all. I'm not saying that I got any of "those" gifts this year, but a few have come across my lap a time or two.
The husband and I were just reminiscing about the first Christmas together and how I wanted a stepper. What I meant was that I wanted like a Reebok step, the one where it's really just a plastic box step you step up on for the workout video. The hubby (well, the boyfriend at that time) gave me this lovely stepper. Like a stepping machine without the handles, it was just the steps. I was like, "What the hell!!!" He returned it for something else. *wink*
But what happens to all those gifts that we get and don't really want? Are they destined to be re-gifted? I know, that's a whole nother topic. To be put in your summer garage sale? Donated to the nearest charity? Tell me, what happens to those gifts.
And how to do you make it known, as politely and as sneaky as possible, that you have some ideas on what to gift you for next year or your birthday? Especially when the giver thinks they've scored the perfect gift for you, only you are cringing on the inside.
Don't be afraid, I know we've all gotten at least one gift where we pondered how to best get rid of it. Do tell your gift secrets pretty please. I may take a collection of non-wanted gifts and send them to the best comment. Just kidding, I swear. or am I?
Wednesday, December 24, 2008
Happy Christmas
I want to wish each of you a wondrous holiday season and may your 2009 be brighter than this year. May your homes and hearts be filled with love, peace, and laughter over the coming days.
Friday, November 28, 2008
Happy Thanksgiving
I meant to do this yesterday, but didn't get around to it. I hope you all had a wonderful Thanksgiving. Us, ours was okay. Ariana has pink eye, again. We're crossing fingers that Phoenix doesn't pick it back up. So, we cancelled our dinner plans and spent a good portion of the day disinfecting our home. We did get the tree up last evening and took a short joyride to see some Christmas lights, and to laugh at the bozo's lining up at Best Buy. (couldn't resist)
For the obligatory thankfulness, here is what I'm thankful for at the moment:
-family
-a husband who means more to me than words can say
-healthy children (which I hope mine will be soon)
-a roof over our heads
-a really frickin' awesome job
-friends who stick by even when I go "in the dark" with communcation (sorry peeps!)
-that my friends & family are healthy and safe
What about you?
For the obligatory thankfulness, here is what I'm thankful for at the moment:
-family
-a husband who means more to me than words can say
-healthy children (which I hope mine will be soon)
-a roof over our heads
-a really frickin' awesome job
-friends who stick by even when I go "in the dark" with communcation (sorry peeps!)
-that my friends & family are healthy and safe
What about you?
Tuesday, July 8, 2008
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Saturday, December 29, 2007
FABulous!
Found this on Blogger's "Blog of Note" tonight. I love it! I know a few yards in our location that we could submit.
Tacky Christmas Yards
Tacky Christmas Yards
We Wish You A Merry Christmas
Here are the promised photos from Ariana's holiday program at school.
Here is her gingerbread house she built
Here is some video of the three songs I caught pieces of on video.
Here is her gingerbread house she built
Here is some video of the three songs I caught pieces of on video.
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Jingle Bells
Ariana had her holiday program at school yesterday, and she sang her heart out. I was so proud to see her singing as last year she didn't open her mouth and stood there shyly. I'm working on getting photos up today hopefully.
Thursday, December 6, 2007
My Inner Scrooge
My inner Scrooge is making it's annual appearance. I get Scrooge-like when it comes to shopping during the holidays. This is a huge reason of why I also like to buy gifts early. People are in a hurry, they are crabby, they are rude.
This woman at the store this morning almost caused me to lose my cool. The kids were with me and I was disappointed that the items I wanted were not instock. So, I'm waiting in line for the ONE cashier that's open and the backup person comes. She says she'll take the next person in line (that's me) and this BAG (I have another word I used in my head, but I won't type it) literally races me for the line. She, of course, has a crapload of items to buy while I'm standing there with two things and two young kids. If I would have stayed where I would have been outta there lickety-split. Then as I am backing out of the space, this dude in a huge SUV comes racing down the aisle and doesn't wait for me to finish backing up. The ass end of my van is in the middle and he schleps by without a glance. "Fucker" I mutter under my breath so the bad-word police (Ariana) don't nab me.
This is a time of year for helpfulness, cheer, and all that good shit. So, why do people have to be assholes?
This woman at the store this morning almost caused me to lose my cool. The kids were with me and I was disappointed that the items I wanted were not instock. So, I'm waiting in line for the ONE cashier that's open and the backup person comes. She says she'll take the next person in line (that's me) and this BAG (I have another word I used in my head, but I won't type it) literally races me for the line. She, of course, has a crapload of items to buy while I'm standing there with two things and two young kids. If I would have stayed where I would have been outta there lickety-split. Then as I am backing out of the space, this dude in a huge SUV comes racing down the aisle and doesn't wait for me to finish backing up. The ass end of my van is in the middle and he schleps by without a glance. "Fucker" I mutter under my breath so the bad-word police (Ariana) don't nab me.
This is a time of year for helpfulness, cheer, and all that good shit. So, why do people have to be assholes?
Saturday, November 24, 2007
Cards for Soldiers
Let's Say Thanks is running again this holiday season. Xerox has a program where you can send a holiday card to a soldier serving overseas for free. You select a card and can either write your own message or select one from their large list. Please take a moment to say thanks.
Thursday, November 22, 2007
Blessed Be
For me, Thanksgiving is a time to be reflective on what I am thankful for in my life. I have a wonderful husband and two awesome kidlets. We have fantastic friends & family. We are able to put food on our table and clothe our children.
In the big scheme of things, I'm thankful to alive. To breathe free air. To live in a time that allows me to speak my mind without censure (well, pretty much).
Blessed am I, I am rich with love and family.
In the big scheme of things, I'm thankful to alive. To breathe free air. To live in a time that allows me to speak my mind without censure (well, pretty much).
Blessed am I, I am rich with love and family.
Wednesday, October 31, 2007
All Hallow's Eve
Happy Halloween!
Why is it every year brings us crappy weather on trick or treat day? Ugh. At least it's not supposed to rain, just be on the chilly side. Ariana is chomping at the bit to put her special make-up on and when I tell her she needs to wait, responds with "But I don't know how to wait." Phoenix had a rough night and is running a temp. I'm sure he's got the damn virus Ariana had the other weekend. (Does it ever end?) So, I'm crossing my fingers he's well enough this evening to treat a bit. The fever that Ariana had was pretty fast moving, so let's hope.
Wishing you all lots of treats and little tricks today!
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