My Life Today

1)Animal bracelets (Silly Bandz) are taking over the world or at least parts of Central Alabama. My little guy is WILD about them and has asked for a set for Christmas. There is one in particular that he is wanting that has an alligator in it. I've been to no less than 10 places looking for this set. I tell him tonight "Buddy, I know you want those but I don't know where to find them." He looks at me with complete confidence, smiles and simply says "China". (If were just that easy.)

2) My oldest daughter goes to the orthodontist today. She is able to walk from the Middle School to the appointment, then back to the school and check herself in. So nice! She gets home at 3:30 p.m. and tells me that after her 8:15 a.m. appointment, she dropped half of her headgear (the important half) and couldn't find it. I can't even begin to tell you how happy I was when we retraced her steps and found it, unharmed. So, what is the process for cleaning headgear that sat on the side of the road all day?

3) Christmas - I'm amazed at how much shopping I've gotten finished. I never have shopped this early before b/c I always think I can find things on sale closer to Christmas. But I decided this year that my sanity was worth the few extra dollars I might save. My biggest question now is whether or not I'm going to send out Christmas cards. I'm really leaning doing something just on-line. That's ok. Right?

4) Swine Flu vaccines - they are giving them out at the little guy's school and I'm torn. I'm nervous about a new vaccine. Thoughts?


5)Off to Thanksgiving Dinner for my middle girl's 5th grade school class. I will relish every moment (is that right? relish? looks weird. anyway.) knowing that my time where she WANTS me to go to the class party are limited.

How Do You Say Canada in Russian?

Yesterday during the Alabama vs. LSU game
Announcer: "So and so, a sixth year senior from wherever.....(voice drowns out)
GirlAge13: "Wow! He's been a senior for six years!!!"


Tonight's Dinner Conversation:

GirlAge11: "I think Justin Beiber is from Canada."
GirlAge13: "Really? That's amazing."
Me: "Why is that so amazing?"
GirlAge13: "Because don't they speak Russian in Canada? So how can he speak English so well?"

Well That's Embarrassing

I just accidentally signed up to follow my own blog.

What a girl wants...

This was the to-do list presented to me by my 11 year old daughter:



And the final result. Cute!

Since I Saw You Last

It's been awhile since I have posted anything. I'd love to say I've been busy putting the finishing touches on my new book, or training for a marathon, but I won't lie. Not much has changed since I left you with the exception of:

1) I was diagnosed with sleep apnea and am now the proud owner of a CPAP. But I'm feeling much better since apparently I haven't slept through the night in 20 years or so.

2)I've been dancing! In a class called Dance Trance at Rock Your Body Studios. I'm now up-to-date on all music that has lyrics referencing Shorty - or Shawty. If you knew me personally, you would know just how funny that is. Although I'm sure I have many talents, dancing is not on the list. But it is so much fun!!!




3) I discovered that there is a kitchen in my house - complete with an oven. A real one. Not just the microwave. My family is thrilled! I would love to know your favorite recipes so please share them.

That's it for now. Hope all is well in your world!

Love You All, But...

I'm thinking of taking a break from blogging for a little while. I haven't had much to share in a while and so I'm going to spend some time re-charging.

Thanks!

Above the Cares

"He who climbs above the cares of this world, and turns his face to his God, has found the sunny side of life."

- Spurgeon