I am soooooo excited to go Black Friday shopping!!!! I love it!!
I am kind of bummed though, that I will be going solo this year. My mom has to work, and my sister can't make it either. I was going to go with my brother's fiance and her fam, but they already have like 12 people in their group.
I just don't want to be slowed down, or slow them down, so I think I'll have better luck on my own! I'll just meet up with them for breakfast at some point in the morning.
Here's my MUSTS:
~Target
~Kmart
~Walmart
~Kohls
~Hobby Lobby
~Bath & Body Works
~Barnes and Noble
~American Eagle
~ Victoria's Secret
~ Scheels
~Gap
~Thinker Toys
and the MAYBES
~Walgreens
~Old Navy
~Children's Place
~JC Penneys
I am pretty sure that I will be 99% done with Christmas shopping by the time I get home! I have been pouring over the ads and memorizing what I need from where. Hopefully, I land some great deals.
Anyone else out there crazy like me??
Monday, November 23, 2009
Thursday, November 12, 2009
I'm a bad blogger!
Sorry everyone.
I just don't have much time right now to do anything, let alone blog! between work, Brody, my home, the upcoming holidays, and figuring out my relationship status (yes, Adam) I am exhausted.!.!
I might be pretty sporadic for awhile, but I'll be back when I have a chance to breathe!
I just don't have much time right now to do anything, let alone blog! between work, Brody, my home, the upcoming holidays, and figuring out my relationship status (yes, Adam) I am exhausted.!.!
I might be pretty sporadic for awhile, but I'll be back when I have a chance to breathe!
Friday, October 30, 2009
Vices? Addictions? Comforts?
I've had a rough week. A lot going on, making me stressed out for no reason, plus just realizing how much Brody has grown up in the last few months since starting preschool, and really REALLY wanting to talk to Adam, missing my girlfriends, etc.
I am fed up with a coworker, and I had to pay my title and license on the new car PLUS put money down on 1 bridesmaid dress, plus have to go back in two weeks to put down more money on the other one!!
Craziness I tell you.
So the other night, like clockwork on a bad day, the Schwann's man shows up. I don't buy a lot from them, and really NEVER buy ice cream. I'm really not a fan of ice cream. It hurts my stomach. I haven't always had this problem, but ever since I had Brody, certain dairy really irritates me. Milk and ice cream mostly. (Thank GOD I can still eat cheese!!)
So the new holiday catalog has come out, and there it is -
the Peppermint Chip ice cream. Oh my. DELICIOUSNESS. I bought some. Brody probably thought I was sick, I NEVER buy ice cream!!! He enjoyed TWO BOWLS, while I had 2 little scoops, maybe 1/2 cup. I know my stomach really can't handle much more than that. But oh my how I enjoyed it!!! It was even better than I remembered it!
While enjoying my spoons of heaven, I thought of a few other things that lately have been my go-to pleasures:
Friends. I own all 10 seasons. Lately on weekends, while I'm cleaning, cooking, doing laundry, this is on in the background. I miss this show. I wish they'd reunite, make a movie, something!!!
Chai Latte from Starbucks. I don't actually have this right now. I need to get to town to get some, it's been awhile. So good. Chai is an aquired taste, I think. I LOVE it, but before I got talked into trying it, I don't think I would have. Seriously, try this. SO gooooooood.
Ghosthunters. I might have a sick addiction to this show. Love it. Wish is sort of surprising, because if I happened to come upon a ghost, or anything that these guys come across, I'd be scared to death. But on tv, it's awesome, and I love it.
What have you been loving lately??
I'll be later this weekend with some Halloween love.
P.S. - I might call Adam. I'll let you know.
Wednesday, October 28, 2009
Being a MOM
Why being a mom is hard -
* You pretty much have signed up to be a teacher for the rest of your life. Except the pop quizzes are on YOU.
* You get the pleasure of trying to explain to a 4 year old how the universe works when he becomes interested in planets and stars, and just how GOD plays a factor in all of this.
* You now have 2 schedules to follow, plan and remember. And yours is never as important as your childs.
* You have an extra set of body parts to keep clean.
* Sleeping in will never happen again. Either will going to bed early, or just laying in bed all day.
* You lose all control of the tv.
* Kids are very expensive.
* Your social life becomes pretty much non-existant.
* Nothing is a secret anymore.
* Alone time in the bathroom - not going to happen.
Why being a mom is worth it -
* Kisses from a sticky face.
* Watching them "get it" while explaining the universe.
* Hearing I love you, and knowing it's real.
* Face it, they are adorable.
* Funny dance parties in the living room.
* Knowing you are making a difference in their life.
* Laughter from a child - the best.
* Having a teacher tell you what a good kid you have, what a sweetheart, plus funny and a joy to have in the classroom!
Cuddling before bedtime. Even if their breathe stinks.
* You pretty much have signed up to be a teacher for the rest of your life. Except the pop quizzes are on YOU.
* You get the pleasure of trying to explain to a 4 year old how the universe works when he becomes interested in planets and stars, and just how GOD plays a factor in all of this.
* You now have 2 schedules to follow, plan and remember. And yours is never as important as your childs.
* You have an extra set of body parts to keep clean.
* Sleeping in will never happen again. Either will going to bed early, or just laying in bed all day.
* You lose all control of the tv.
* Kids are very expensive.
* Your social life becomes pretty much non-existant.
* Nothing is a secret anymore.
* Alone time in the bathroom - not going to happen.
Why being a mom is worth it -
* Kisses from a sticky face.
* Watching them "get it" while explaining the universe.
* Hearing I love you, and knowing it's real.
* Face it, they are adorable.
* Funny dance parties in the living room.
* Knowing you are making a difference in their life.
* Laughter from a child - the best.
* Having a teacher tell you what a good kid you have, what a sweetheart, plus funny and a joy to have in the classroom!
Cuddling before bedtime. Even if their breathe stinks.
Friday, October 16, 2009
Status updates. A rant.
Okay. So most people on the planet use facebook, right? I do. I am on it several hours a day. I love it.
I do NOT, however, love the status updates. Well, I should clarify, I do NOT like it when people use the status updates to complain, look for sympathy, or just plain cry about how much their life sucks.
For example:
I am tired of being me. I hate my life.
An hour later, the same person - Why is it that I am always alone and I have no real friends?
Later that same day - Well, bad day at work, now to go home alone and cry.
Okay. Seriously. I can NOT sympathize with that. Maybe if you stop updating your status about your shitty life people wouldn't avoid you. Enough said.
Another - an acquaintance from college that has been diagnosed with lupus, and has VERY regular flareups, hospital visits. I kid you not, we got a minute to minute status update to what tests were being done, which doctors were there, how much weight she has gained, what meds she is taking, etc.
A little too much?? I think so. A simple, hey I'm in the hospital, text me - wouldn't that have been better? Not everyone of her 600 friends need to know everything.
and ONE more - a friend with a child who has autism. Not all that uncommon. Apparantly it's very important for everyone to know that her teacher is bad, doesn't understand her child, blames her for sheltering her, she pooped her pants at school, and so on.
Maybe I'm wrong here, but really, is it necessary for me to know all this? No.
Right now, my status update says - Okay. Whoever taught my 4 year old to put plastic spiders on my pillows and in my shoes - NOT. COOL.
and I have gotten several "likes" and a few comments. You know what I've noticed about the above statuses? No likes, comments, nothing. So I can't be alone in thinking this.
My point, I guess, is to not put your whole life in your status box. Or update 24 times a day.
Be creative, funny, tell me you are moving or buying a new car, GREAT.
DON'T tell me you are lonely, or that your ex is a cheater, or you have the stomach flu and can't leave the bathroom.
Seriously.
I do NOT, however, love the status updates. Well, I should clarify, I do NOT like it when people use the status updates to complain, look for sympathy, or just plain cry about how much their life sucks.
For example:
I am tired of being me. I hate my life.
An hour later, the same person - Why is it that I am always alone and I have no real friends?
Later that same day - Well, bad day at work, now to go home alone and cry.
Okay. Seriously. I can NOT sympathize with that. Maybe if you stop updating your status about your shitty life people wouldn't avoid you. Enough said.
Another - an acquaintance from college that has been diagnosed with lupus, and has VERY regular flareups, hospital visits. I kid you not, we got a minute to minute status update to what tests were being done, which doctors were there, how much weight she has gained, what meds she is taking, etc.
A little too much?? I think so. A simple, hey I'm in the hospital, text me - wouldn't that have been better? Not everyone of her 600 friends need to know everything.
and ONE more - a friend with a child who has autism. Not all that uncommon. Apparantly it's very important for everyone to know that her teacher is bad, doesn't understand her child, blames her for sheltering her, she pooped her pants at school, and so on.
Maybe I'm wrong here, but really, is it necessary for me to know all this? No.
Right now, my status update says - Okay. Whoever taught my 4 year old to put plastic spiders on my pillows and in my shoes - NOT. COOL.
and I have gotten several "likes" and a few comments. You know what I've noticed about the above statuses? No likes, comments, nothing. So I can't be alone in thinking this.
My point, I guess, is to not put your whole life in your status box. Or update 24 times a day.
Be creative, funny, tell me you are moving or buying a new car, GREAT.
DON'T tell me you are lonely, or that your ex is a cheater, or you have the stomach flu and can't leave the bathroom.
Seriously.
Thursday, October 15, 2009
Confessions, To-Do's, and Wants.
Okay, so I haven't posted in a week. Honestly, I haven't had time. I had this idea in my head that once it hit October, things would start slowing down? I haven't any idea why I thought that.
Last weekend I drove three hours to a wedding. Well, actually, by the time we got there the wedding was over, but we hit up that reception like nobody's business. Seriously, I had a sliver in my toe from all the dancing on that old wooden auditorium floor. Fun times.
This weekend, I have way too much going on. Saturday, I have a birthday tea party to go to for my BFF and her sister. No boys allowed, so Brody will get some bonding time in with his uncles. After that, of course I'll be watching my Huskers. I actually could have gone to this game, I was offered a free ticket, but being the good BFF that I am, turned it down for tea. Honestly, how often do we get to wear cute dresses and heels, sip tea and gossip? Sorry 'skers, maybe next time.
I have some family here this weekend from Arizona. They came up for the game, but we are expected to be in attendance Friday night for dinner and drinks, and Sunday morning for brunch.
So that leaves me Saturday night, and Sunday afternoon. My soon to be sister in law's brother is leaving for basic training on Monday. So Saturday night, we need to make an appearance at his going away party. I just got an email from an old high school friend who just had her baby that she will be home this weekend and would like us to stop by and see her. (Granted, she has never even met Brody, and he is 4, but I still would like to go, maybe patch that friendship up a bit.)
Brody and I are both so excited to see Where the Wild Things are. SO, what I am hoping will work, is if we stop by to see the baby on our way to brunch, and then can hit up the movie and enjoy a few hours to ourselves on Sunday. That's my plan anyways. Hopefully it works that way, because I don't know if either one of us can handle waiting another week to see the movie.
I have so many half finished projects that need to be finished.
* Painting my basement. Still only 1/3 primed. I really need to get the lighting changed down there. It's just so dark, and I think that's where the lack of motivation sits.
* I have these cute little craft blocks that need to be modge podged, and I need to go to Hobby Lobby. It would be nice to finish them BEFORE Halloween.
* Brody's monster cards - I made some cards up of a drawing he made of a monster and was going to send them to friends and family with his school picture. My printer all the sudden sucks and is not printing right. I think it needs to be cleaned. SO no cards yet, and nobody has his picture yet.
* I haven't developed any pictures since May.
* I have other artistic plans that are still just on paper and files on the computer, mainly because of my printer, but still.
* My garden. I got all the veggies out, but need to clean it up. But it's been cold, rainy and even a little snow, so I'm waiting for a nice day. This weekend will be nice, but yeah, I'm kind of booked.
*and etc. this list could go on forever, but it's depressing.
I'm broke. Buying a car takes a lot of money. Which wouldn't be so bad, but I miss shopping. I haven't spent over $10 that hasn't needed to be spent so far this month, and I feel great about that. But I love to shop and miss it. I can't wait until I start Christmas shopping.
I'm in two weddings next summer, and Brody is in one. I just got a call yesterday, that one bride has decided on bridesmaid dresses, but we need to order them by the end of the month, because they are being discontinued. No big deal, except I am paying the license and title on my car next week and don't have any extra money to pay for a $155 dress. I think I can just pay for half now, which helps, or else I guess I'll put it on my credit card, and just not buy groceries until November. Seriously, thanks for the two week warning.
I miss Adam. :( Bad.
I want a bigger tv. I have a hand me down 32 inch in my living room. My living room is huge. I can't lay on my couch, which is awesome, and watch tv without squinting at it. It stinks. I miss laying on my couch.
I also really really really NEED a new washer and dryer. They both squeak and whistle so loud when using them it's hard to hera above them. Even when you are upstairs - they are in the basement. And I'm sure, being as old as me, that they are not very energy efficient.
Lottery numbers, anyone?
I am not sure about this set up anymore. It's just not happening. If our schedules already don't work, how is it going to be in a month when he starts coaching basketball? Maybe it'll happen in the spring. But seriously, I'm not going to pursue it anymore. He knows where to find me if he wants.
Last weekend I drove three hours to a wedding. Well, actually, by the time we got there the wedding was over, but we hit up that reception like nobody's business. Seriously, I had a sliver in my toe from all the dancing on that old wooden auditorium floor. Fun times.
This weekend, I have way too much going on. Saturday, I have a birthday tea party to go to for my BFF and her sister. No boys allowed, so Brody will get some bonding time in with his uncles. After that, of course I'll be watching my Huskers. I actually could have gone to this game, I was offered a free ticket, but being the good BFF that I am, turned it down for tea. Honestly, how often do we get to wear cute dresses and heels, sip tea and gossip? Sorry 'skers, maybe next time.
I have some family here this weekend from Arizona. They came up for the game, but we are expected to be in attendance Friday night for dinner and drinks, and Sunday morning for brunch.
So that leaves me Saturday night, and Sunday afternoon. My soon to be sister in law's brother is leaving for basic training on Monday. So Saturday night, we need to make an appearance at his going away party. I just got an email from an old high school friend who just had her baby that she will be home this weekend and would like us to stop by and see her. (Granted, she has never even met Brody, and he is 4, but I still would like to go, maybe patch that friendship up a bit.)
Brody and I are both so excited to see Where the Wild Things are. SO, what I am hoping will work, is if we stop by to see the baby on our way to brunch, and then can hit up the movie and enjoy a few hours to ourselves on Sunday. That's my plan anyways. Hopefully it works that way, because I don't know if either one of us can handle waiting another week to see the movie.
I have so many half finished projects that need to be finished.
* Painting my basement. Still only 1/3 primed. I really need to get the lighting changed down there. It's just so dark, and I think that's where the lack of motivation sits.
* I have these cute little craft blocks that need to be modge podged, and I need to go to Hobby Lobby. It would be nice to finish them BEFORE Halloween.
* Brody's monster cards - I made some cards up of a drawing he made of a monster and was going to send them to friends and family with his school picture. My printer all the sudden sucks and is not printing right. I think it needs to be cleaned. SO no cards yet, and nobody has his picture yet.
* I haven't developed any pictures since May.
* I have other artistic plans that are still just on paper and files on the computer, mainly because of my printer, but still.
* My garden. I got all the veggies out, but need to clean it up. But it's been cold, rainy and even a little snow, so I'm waiting for a nice day. This weekend will be nice, but yeah, I'm kind of booked.
*and etc. this list could go on forever, but it's depressing.
I'm broke. Buying a car takes a lot of money. Which wouldn't be so bad, but I miss shopping. I haven't spent over $10 that hasn't needed to be spent so far this month, and I feel great about that. But I love to shop and miss it. I can't wait until I start Christmas shopping.
I'm in two weddings next summer, and Brody is in one. I just got a call yesterday, that one bride has decided on bridesmaid dresses, but we need to order them by the end of the month, because they are being discontinued. No big deal, except I am paying the license and title on my car next week and don't have any extra money to pay for a $155 dress. I think I can just pay for half now, which helps, or else I guess I'll put it on my credit card, and just not buy groceries until November. Seriously, thanks for the two week warning.
I miss Adam. :( Bad.
I want a bigger tv. I have a hand me down 32 inch in my living room. My living room is huge. I can't lay on my couch, which is awesome, and watch tv without squinting at it. It stinks. I miss laying on my couch.
I also really really really NEED a new washer and dryer. They both squeak and whistle so loud when using them it's hard to hera above them. Even when you are upstairs - they are in the basement. And I'm sure, being as old as me, that they are not very energy efficient.
Lottery numbers, anyone?
I am not sure about this set up anymore. It's just not happening. If our schedules already don't work, how is it going to be in a month when he starts coaching basketball? Maybe it'll happen in the spring. But seriously, I'm not going to pursue it anymore. He knows where to find me if he wants.
Thursday, October 8, 2009
What's a girl to do!?!?!?!?!
Tonight. At 8:00.I have to choose between my beloved Cornhuskers, Jim and Pams wedding, and all the lovely chaos that is Grey's Anatomy.
Seriously unfair.
Thank god I can watch tv on my computer, because I have a feeling the 'skers are going to win this battle. (and hopefully, the game - but I won't be betting any money on this one!)
I need a TiVo.
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