How Come?
While driving in the car today, GracieGirl was getting sleepy, so I told her to put her head down & go to sleep. In her tired-dazed voice she said, "Why?"
"Because you're tired, baby."
"Why?"
"Because you didn't sleep well last night."
"Why?"
"I don't know, honey. You tell me."
"Wh-[sleep].
xoxo
Christmas Past
Ok, so I know I took a break, but my creativity has been channeled into other things lately. I've been so Betty Crocker this season, that I haven't had anything exciting to say. Among the things that entitle me a Miss Domestica:
- Made Christmas Jam (Strawberry-Cranberry) for the neighbors.
- Made gingerbread cookies for the neighbors.
- Knit many scarves for many friends & family members.
- Crocheted a baby blanket.
Aren't you impressed!?! Now onto the important stuff:
Gracie's favorite presents: Horse bouncy & Schwinn trike.
My favorite presents: all of them, of course!
Randy's favorite present: my birth control pills.
xoxo
L'Office
I know I've been a little MIA lately (Tis the season & all that), but I feel I need to offer an explanation. Since there isn't room for my computer in our cozy (700 square ft.) home, we put it in the laundry room. Thus creating L'Office [laundry room-office].
L'Office is attached to the garage, which is detached from the house. This means that inorder to check an email, post a comment, or anything fun like that, I have to put my shoes on, get bundled up (I don't do well with the cold) & go outside. So, with the cold weather (for me that means anything below 50) I've found that it's just been easier to stay inside.
I probably won't post much until Christmas, but here are some photos I've recently added to keep you busy:
FS39 Christmas Party - Las VegasFS39 Christmas Party - Wilshire
Our House ProjectChristmas (cookie making, Santa visiting).
xoxo
ps - I can't wait to tell you what I got Randy for Christmas!
This Morning
Randy hid my birth control pills from me. He wants a baby that bad. This so means war. xoxo
Seasons Greetings, Happy Holidays, Etc.
I'm finally mailing out my Christmas cards tomorrow. If we are acquaintances & I have your address, you're probably getting one. I love sending cards out. It's the one time of year that you can send a note just to say "I'm thinking of you." Also, I've found, the more Christmas cards you send out, the more you receive (and I
love getting them).
This year I have discovered the one thing I really miss around the holidays, now that I'm not teaching. Yes, I miss the fantastic students & challenging them to learn something they may find difficult. But the one thing I really miss this time of year is my Student Aides. My last year teaching high school, my T.A.'s (Vanessa, Kelly & Jaharri) addressed all 100 (no joke & the list keeps growing) of my Christmas cards. Don't worry, I still signed them myself, but they did the addressing, stamping & envelope licking. Yes, I was a great mentor to those girls, and yes they all earned their
easy A's. xoxo
My Conversation With Toby Keith In Las Vegas
ME:
(taps Mr.Keith's shoulder) Hi, um is your wife here? 'Cause, since
the rodeo is in town, if I were her, I'd want to be here.
[I swear this was not meant to be anywhere near the line it sounds. I really wanted to know.]
TOBY KEITH: (
smiling) No, is your wife here?
ME: No, my husband's at the bar getting a drink.
KIMI: (
walking up & assuming I've just asked for his autograph) I'm sure you get this all the time.
TOBY KEITH: (
more smiling) Yeah, but that's the best line I've heard yet.
(
the small crowd of Mr.Keith's friends starts laughing. I've known his wife for years someone says.)
ME: But, I um, really wanted to know (
trailing off). . .
KIMI: My dad's a huge fan, can we have your autograph?
TOBY KEITH: Sure.
xoxo
So much fun stuff to tell about Vegas
Just still recovering & too tired to tell right now. xoxoxo
Vegas, Baby. Vegas.
Leaving for Vegas in the morning for the first of Randy's two work parties. In case of emergency, you can find me gambling in small amounts or relaxing by the pool at the
Green valley Ranch. Be back Monday-ish. xoxo
Ho Ho Ho
While out at lunch today, Gracie noticed a fat guy with a white beard & Santa hat. "Santa!" she said. Santa looked at her for a moment, then came over.
He leaned in close (Randy & I both stiffened) and said, "Is Santa coming to your house this year? Tell your mommy & daddy to buy you some ice cream with this." He then handed GracieGirl a dollar bill & walked away.
"Gracie," Randy asked, "How's Santa going to buy his forty tonight, now that you took his last dollar?" xoxo
