Hiding Behind A Long Stream of Storm Clouds . . . Oh Look . . . A Rainbow!

I know I've been whining and bellyaching a lot lately . . . so here's a great big batch of positivity!


Today we found out for absolute certain that we GOT THE HOUSE!


I know, what house? I don't do well with stress or anxiety and once I start obsessing, it can be very hard for me to stop, so I haven't mentioned it. Believe me, this is the best strategy for all involved. We'll have 3 times the space for a bunch less money. A bunch less money!


On a side note . . . this weekend my Mother announced that she is going out of town for Christmas . . . so it will be very quiet around here. I haven't decided how I feel about that. I don't know why anyone would want to be away from their children and grandchildren for the holidays, but que sera sera. I'm not even remotely in the mood to argue with her about her own life. I'm taking a deep breath and I'm going to let her live it.


I'm just in too good a mood! Thanks for letting me share.


Until next time . . .

Well, Well, Well . . . Will You Look Who's Almost Legal

As one final attempt to win Baby Boy into my favor, as I will be needing him to take good care of me when I have my tooth pulled later today, I made the executive decision that he was finally ready to take the driver's test to get his learner's permit today.


And guess what . . .

HE PASSED!!!!!!!

This is his excited face after the big event.

Ha! Fooled ya!

Didn't you know teen boys don't get excited unless there's massive amounts of food involved.

I guess you can also see that we don't like cold weather down here in the Big Tex. Once it gets below 60 degrees . . . the natives run for cover.


That's all. I'm so happy for him.


I don't know who's supposed to teach him how to drive. I used up all my patience teaching him the rules of the road, LOL.



Until next time . . .

It's All About ME ME ME ME ME!

I know I've been MIA for a few days . . . but I'm trying to get a lot of things squared away because tomorrow is THE day that I am finally having my tooth extracted. I've put it off as long as I possibly could, so now I just have to do it. At least waiting a couple of weeks has really let me get used to the idea so now I'm a little less terrified. Y'all may want to come by and check on Baby Boy and Mom #2 next week to see how life is REALLY going around here. I'll try to post a little bit, but frankly, no promises. I'm lucky if I get in a post every week when I'm feeling just fine.


Anyway . . . I thought I'd put up this little holiday meme, courtesy of Ami, to keep you busy while I'm letting some grizzly bear of a dentist put his big hairy hands in my mouth and cut out my wisdom tooth with a switchblade . . . breathe in . . . breathe out . . . everything will be all right . . . sorry I'm working on my positive thinking. It's not really working, but I am working at it.


*SIGH*


Luckily for all of you, I'm not tagging anyone for this meme; so If you've already done it . . . HURRAY; if not, feel free, but don't feel obligated.


So without further ado . . .


1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper, hundreds and hundreds of rolls of wrapping paper.

2. Real tree or Artificial? Artificial, pre-lit, and only two pieces. Easy like Sunday Morning.

3. When do you put up the tree? On Black Friday, while all the psychos are shopping.

4. When do you take the tree down? January 2nd.

5. Do you like eggnog? Naturally, but Mom #2 makes a homemade Mexican hot cocoa to DIE FOR. That's what we usually drink around here, with plenty of whipped cream and a candy cane to stir it with. I'm drooling just thinking about it.

6. Favorite gift received as a child? My pink strawberry bicycle. It was to DIE for! (Yes, I was THAT girl.)

7. Hardest person to buy for? Mom #2, all she wants is Best Buy gift cards, tools from Home Depot, and Dallas Cowboys paraphernalia. I mean really, how unoriginally lesbo-ie can she be?

8. Easiest person to buy for? Myself. I KNOW what I like ;-)

9. Do you have a nativity scene? Nope.

10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Neither . . . did I forget to mention . . . Happy Holidays to you and yours. There. Christmas cards . . . done.

11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? A very scary Santa Clause trinket from my poor grandmother. It looked like the Devil himself had made it in ceramics class. Tragic.

12. Favorite Christmas Movie? A Diva's Christmas Carol . . . I know . . . typical; but it's really good and Vanessa Williams looks delicious.

13. When do you start shopping for Christmas? I gather things all year long so when December comes I just have to start wrapping.

14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Oh, yes. 'Nuff said.

15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? My Mom's dressing. She may be crazy, but that woman can cook!

16. What decorations are on your tree? Every year since the three of us (Mom #2, Baby Boy, and myself) have been a family, we get a new original personalized Christmas ornament and add it to our tree. They're beautiful! If I feel like getting off my butt later, I'll post photos.

17. Favorite Christmas song? I can't pick, I like them all. I am one of those sickos who can listen to Christmas music all year round.

18. Travel at Christmas or stay at home? STAY HOME! Did you hear that, Mom? I LIKE TO STAY HOME!

19. Can you name all of Santa's reindeer? Yes . . . but you can google them for yourself. ;-)

20. Angel on top of tree or star? An African American Angel, of course, she's wearing a white dress to honor Mom #2. He he he . . . I mean ho ho ho.

21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or Christmas morning? Christmas morning, have patience, good things come to those who wait.

22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? TRAFFIC!

23 What theme or color are you using when you decorate? Blue and silver . . . not traditional . . . but beautiful (you know, if I do say so myself . . . and I do)

24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? The one where I just show up and eat.

25. What do you want for Christmas this year? A new house . . . everyone start praying RIGHT NOW!



Now you all know way too much about my Holiday Habits. Hope you had fun!



Until next time . . .

Someone Please Tell . . .

. . . My Mom (who has this history as well as this history) that I was trying to be nice by letting Baby Boy spend the day with her, against my better judgment.

When I explicitly say that Baby Boy is to have NO bread, dairy, or eggs for one hour before and two hours after his medication . . . that is exactly what I mean.

Otherwise, Baby Boy will have an extremely violent reaction to the medication, be up writhing in pain all night, and then Mom #2, Baby Boy and I will have to spend 7 hours in the emergency room letting the doctors, medical students, and nurses practice all different sorts of sadistic treatments on him before sending us home with the following technical medical analysis:

You may want to hold off on taking that medication until you can talk to your primary care physician on Monday.

*SIGH* Where have all the grown-ups gone?


I hope you're having a better weekend than we are.


Until next time . . .

I Heart Kitten

Kitten, who is one of the nicest bloggers on the planet, thought I deserved this award.

Isn't she sweet? Be sure to drop by and pay her a visit. Also she's having a very difficult time as she is doing all the normal Mom stuff, homeschooling, and is the primary care provider for her very ill Momma. She could use a few prayers and well wishes, as can we all.


Have a great weekend!


Until next time . . .