Thursday, December 4, 2008
The High Heeled Drama
I bought some fabulous new boots that looked a lot like these. I was very proud of myself for finding my big want for the year at Ross for $24.99. When we got up to the bay area, I whipped them out to keep my legs and feet warm and toasty at church. Just the mere thought of putting them on tickled me! Then it happened. I carefully zipped on up so as not to snag my nylons.... and went to put on the second. There I sat staring at two beautiful black boots- both exactly the same. That's right, my steal of a deal was for 2 right feet. No wonder they were so cheap. Good thing I had a pair of black shoes in the car Tony reminded me of that would work or church would have been a pretty funny show!
C-R-I-C-K-E-T-S!
You may think these little suckers are cute. Here in the Inland Empire we haven't experienced much problem with pests. We have never seen a snake, skunk, or much of anything else in our neighborhood. We get a few desert water bugs at night in the summer, and about twice a year the ants come until we put out more bait and then they go away again. The spray takes care of the spiders. But oh the crickets. They love it here. Maybe a good thing because it feeds all the cute little lizards that run around everywhere- and entertain our dog. But the little nasty crickets! About one a week seems to make it inside the house when one of the doors is open and it just sits in the laundry room... making that cricket noise. I used to think that was a fun noise to hear camping. Now it just makes me grab the nearest shoe. Mind you, those suckers are fast and they hide well!
Monday, December 1, 2008
7 dirty little secrets
For Melanie:
1. Dessert is preferable to food. I literally have to force myself to eat right and put down the chocolate for a salad or sandwich. Honest truth is I'd replace all food with sweets if I could. It's always been an internal struggle for me: being fit vs. momentary bliss. The cruelties of life! "Wouldn't it be great if treats were good for you and the vegetables were the dessert?" -Kaiden
2. I'm scared of losing. Life has never been more perfect for me than it is right now. But, inside I'm scared of losing all that is good. My husband, my children, my home, my friends, even my little puppy doggy. Existing is a completely unvalidated fear. Chalk it up to one too many losses in the past, I guess.
3. Taking a back seat to Jerry Mc Guire, school completed me. I felt very insecure about myself until I had a degree in hand- like it magically validated my existence.
4. Sometimes I feel like I'm spinning wheels right now. I can't go to work, there's no one home all day but me, life is filled with mundane doctor appointments, volunteering at school, and cleaning. I really think I need something to do!
5. I feel fat. It doesn't matter how much weight I lose or gain I always think I'm too fat. It's been that way since I was 8 years old and the size of my jeans never made a difference. Even when my clothes are falling off, I'm trying to figure out how to solve my problem ares- the jury's still out on that.
6. Christmas is magical for me. I love it. The lights, pretty presents, smiles, music, trees, shopping, wrapping, treat making, love it all. I never outgrew that. It just got better with my own kids.
7. I love gardening and being outside but do you know what I let stop me? I don;t know either. I need to get my boodie out there and prune some foliage!
1. Dessert is preferable to food. I literally have to force myself to eat right and put down the chocolate for a salad or sandwich. Honest truth is I'd replace all food with sweets if I could. It's always been an internal struggle for me: being fit vs. momentary bliss. The cruelties of life! "Wouldn't it be great if treats were good for you and the vegetables were the dessert?" -Kaiden
2. I'm scared of losing. Life has never been more perfect for me than it is right now. But, inside I'm scared of losing all that is good. My husband, my children, my home, my friends, even my little puppy doggy. Existing is a completely unvalidated fear. Chalk it up to one too many losses in the past, I guess.
3. Taking a back seat to Jerry Mc Guire, school completed me. I felt very insecure about myself until I had a degree in hand- like it magically validated my existence.
4. Sometimes I feel like I'm spinning wheels right now. I can't go to work, there's no one home all day but me, life is filled with mundane doctor appointments, volunteering at school, and cleaning. I really think I need something to do!
5. I feel fat. It doesn't matter how much weight I lose or gain I always think I'm too fat. It's been that way since I was 8 years old and the size of my jeans never made a difference. Even when my clothes are falling off, I'm trying to figure out how to solve my problem ares- the jury's still out on that.
6. Christmas is magical for me. I love it. The lights, pretty presents, smiles, music, trees, shopping, wrapping, treat making, love it all. I never outgrew that. It just got better with my own kids.
7. I love gardening and being outside but do you know what I let stop me? I don;t know either. I need to get my boodie out there and prune some foliage!
Turkey week
It was fun to take a trip up to see everyone. Highlights included Audie and Mel- not Bella and Edward (didn't care too much for that film, but the company was great). Lots of family, and some good friends. The big bonus for the kids? A trip to the Jelly Belly Factory. Oh yes, and Kelsey met her match in chess!
I just realized we didn't take pictures with Grandma Leslie. See what happens when you stay with someone? You think you have all the time in the world and then it's gone! I feel so bad.
I just realized we didn't take pictures with Grandma Leslie. See what happens when you stay with someone? You think you have all the time in the world and then it's gone! I feel so bad.
