I love checking in on blogs and reading new fall recipes, and happy fall posts.
So I was wondering, what is your favorite thing about fall. You can have more than one fave.
I'll tell you mine:
-The nip in the air (returning tomorrow!!! YES!)
-Cardigans or sweaters or vests~ bascially just that knitty soft feeling
-Pumpkin Spice Candles
-Brown boots~Which I still havent found and now have no money for :(
-Making dishes with apples
-The Pumpkin Patch~ and then making pumpkin pie with the pumpkins we get
-Crunchy leaves
-Soup and bread
-Taking a trip in the fall to visit friends and family
-Opened windows
-Apple Cider
-Bon Fires
And that is just to name a few.
What do you love?
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Monday, September 29, 2008
Poop in the sink...
Live outside!
That's right folks...if you poop in our sink, you have proven that you are an animal, and must live outdoors.
And such is the fate of Anna the cat.
She is now an outdoor kitty.
We'll see how long this lasts.
It was Stacy that banished her to the out of doors, and yet last evening when we got home, he tried to let her back in.
She refused ( I guess my curse worked) and stayed outside.
Fine by me.
"Bye bye kitty, enjoy the outside. I won't tell the crazy squirrel lady that we have an outdoor cat. Please don't bring me any "gifts" and leave them at the door."
I must tell you briefly about squirrel lady.
I saw her on the news Thursday night. She runs the Alabama Wilderness Center at Oak Mountain. I thought that would be a good field trip for the kids, so on Friday we went there.
The squirrel lady proceeded to tell me that people shouldn't have outdoor kitties because they hurt birds and squirrels. Really? Do they? Come on lady, haven't you ever heard of the circle of life? I mean not that I WANT the cat to go out and randomly start attacking little animals, but really, this kind of stuff has been going on for a looooong time.
Anyways...that is my story. Really its just a story to procrastinate and take a break from my sorting. I'm doing that dreaded task of sorting last years Winter clothes, going through drawers of current clothes, and finding a happy medium to combining Fall and Summer clothes in this neutral part of the season. My den is covered in clothes. Arg, I better get back to work.
That's right folks...if you poop in our sink, you have proven that you are an animal, and must live outdoors.
And such is the fate of Anna the cat.
She is now an outdoor kitty.
We'll see how long this lasts.
It was Stacy that banished her to the out of doors, and yet last evening when we got home, he tried to let her back in.
She refused ( I guess my curse worked) and stayed outside.
Fine by me.
"Bye bye kitty, enjoy the outside. I won't tell the crazy squirrel lady that we have an outdoor cat. Please don't bring me any "gifts" and leave them at the door."
I must tell you briefly about squirrel lady.
I saw her on the news Thursday night. She runs the Alabama Wilderness Center at Oak Mountain. I thought that would be a good field trip for the kids, so on Friday we went there.
The squirrel lady proceeded to tell me that people shouldn't have outdoor kitties because they hurt birds and squirrels. Really? Do they? Come on lady, haven't you ever heard of the circle of life? I mean not that I WANT the cat to go out and randomly start attacking little animals, but really, this kind of stuff has been going on for a looooong time.
Anyways...that is my story. Really its just a story to procrastinate and take a break from my sorting. I'm doing that dreaded task of sorting last years Winter clothes, going through drawers of current clothes, and finding a happy medium to combining Fall and Summer clothes in this neutral part of the season. My den is covered in clothes. Arg, I better get back to work.
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Answers
Jeri asked me why I asked all the questions.
No reason really...just random random things for no apparent reason.
Now maybe you want my answers...maybe you don't...I'll give them anyway!
1. How often do you wash your hair?
Definetly Sunday and Wednesday...the other days are up for grabs.
Listen people...if I don't HAVE to go anywere, I will stay in workout pants and tshirts all day long.
2. If you are a Mom, do you EVER go to the bathroom without being interupted?
My kids are past the age of actually walking in on me ( except Lana still does sometimes) but I very rarely go to bed without someone talking to me or at least trying to talk to me.
Usually I sit on the toilet and then immedietly hear from somewhere in the house..."MOOOOM???!!!"
3. What do you do about a pair of jeans that look slimming when your standing, but when you sit you can pinch your rolls?
Baggy shirts, or stand up, or not care, or stress all day about it, or maybe I should just use a knife to cut the rolls off.
4. In regards to Homeschooling VS. Kids that go off to school...Which way is the easier in getting and mantaining a "clean" house?
Whats a clean house? I will most days settle for picked up and "organized".
5. How often do you get a hair cut?
Depends...I need one now and it's been since the middle of June since I had one.
6. Do your children have specific chores they must carry out everyday?
Each kid has a chore chart...I'm trying to get better about sticking to it. They also have there own plate, bowl and cup they have to wash, and of course keeping their rooms clean. They both help with laundry too.
7. Do you plan a weekly menu?
Used to...trying to be better at it again.
Thanks to some of your comments, I am taking some of the pressure off myself in this regard. I think planning 4 meals a week is a good goal.
8. How much do you spend a week on groceries?
$200 for 2 weeks...trying to divide $150 big trip and then $50 the next week.
9. Sex? How often? Ok, just kidding, don't anwer that one!
3 times a day, everyday.
Yeah right! I can't even go to the bathroom without interuption!
10. How many hours of sleep do you need a night?
9...I need 9!!! I always thought that was weird, But Dr. Betty Talley at Southeastern reaffirmed me in that when I was in College. She said she needed that too so then I didn't feel so bad since she is a "Dr."!
I don't get 9 though. My sleeping patterns of late have been very irratic. I go to bed late, and then toss and turn and don't sleep well. It's really quite annoying.
Ah, to get 9 straight hours of sleep. Someday. Someday.
Thank you all for your participation in my survey.
I owe you all $2 each.
No reason really...just random random things for no apparent reason.
Now maybe you want my answers...maybe you don't...I'll give them anyway!
1. How often do you wash your hair?
Definetly Sunday and Wednesday...the other days are up for grabs.
Listen people...if I don't HAVE to go anywere, I will stay in workout pants and tshirts all day long.
2. If you are a Mom, do you EVER go to the bathroom without being interupted?
My kids are past the age of actually walking in on me ( except Lana still does sometimes) but I very rarely go to bed without someone talking to me or at least trying to talk to me.
Usually I sit on the toilet and then immedietly hear from somewhere in the house..."MOOOOM???!!!"
3. What do you do about a pair of jeans that look slimming when your standing, but when you sit you can pinch your rolls?
Baggy shirts, or stand up, or not care, or stress all day about it, or maybe I should just use a knife to cut the rolls off.
4. In regards to Homeschooling VS. Kids that go off to school...Which way is the easier in getting and mantaining a "clean" house?
Whats a clean house? I will most days settle for picked up and "organized".
5. How often do you get a hair cut?
Depends...I need one now and it's been since the middle of June since I had one.
6. Do your children have specific chores they must carry out everyday?
Each kid has a chore chart...I'm trying to get better about sticking to it. They also have there own plate, bowl and cup they have to wash, and of course keeping their rooms clean. They both help with laundry too.
7. Do you plan a weekly menu?
Used to...trying to be better at it again.
Thanks to some of your comments, I am taking some of the pressure off myself in this regard. I think planning 4 meals a week is a good goal.
8. How much do you spend a week on groceries?
$200 for 2 weeks...trying to divide $150 big trip and then $50 the next week.
9. Sex? How often? Ok, just kidding, don't anwer that one!
3 times a day, everyday.
Yeah right! I can't even go to the bathroom without interuption!
10. How many hours of sleep do you need a night?
9...I need 9!!! I always thought that was weird, But Dr. Betty Talley at Southeastern reaffirmed me in that when I was in College. She said she needed that too so then I didn't feel so bad since she is a "Dr."!
I don't get 9 though. My sleeping patterns of late have been very irratic. I go to bed late, and then toss and turn and don't sleep well. It's really quite annoying.
Ah, to get 9 straight hours of sleep. Someday. Someday.
Thank you all for your participation in my survey.
I owe you all $2 each.
Thursday, September 25, 2008
Questions
Ok Bloggy people.
I have questions I would like answers to.
1. How often do you wash your hair?
2. If you are a Mom, do you EVER go to the bathroom without being interupted?
3. What do you do about a pair of jeans that look slimming when your standing, but when you sit you can pinch your rolls?
4. In regards to Homeschooling VS. Kids that go off to school...Which way is the easier in getting and mantaining a "clean" house?
5. How often do you get a hair cut?
6. Do your children have specific chores they must carry out everyday?
7. Do you plan a weekly menu?
8. How much do you spend a week on groceries?
9. Sex? How often? Ok, just kidding, don't anwer that one!
10. How many hours of sleep do you need a night?
I have questions I would like answers to.
1. How often do you wash your hair?
2. If you are a Mom, do you EVER go to the bathroom without being interupted?
3. What do you do about a pair of jeans that look slimming when your standing, but when you sit you can pinch your rolls?
4. In regards to Homeschooling VS. Kids that go off to school...Which way is the easier in getting and mantaining a "clean" house?
5. How often do you get a hair cut?
6. Do your children have specific chores they must carry out everyday?
7. Do you plan a weekly menu?
8. How much do you spend a week on groceries?
9. Sex? How often? Ok, just kidding, don't anwer that one!
10. How many hours of sleep do you need a night?
Wednesday, September 24, 2008
I've Been Telling You!
Many of my blog readers have the false sense that Lana is the perfect child.
If I haven't blogged enough in the past about her mishaps to let you know otherwise, this one maybe will do it.
Allow me to recount for you a conversation between Logan and Lana:
Logan-"Some spiders I'm afraid of"
Lana- "Well if your afraid of it then you should just GET THE HELL OUT OF THERE!"
Me- "Lana, do you know you just said a bad word?"
Lana- "Yes."
Me- "Then why did you say it?"
Lana- "Because I just wanted to say that."
Needless to say, she has tasted of the "Whine Stopper" today. It is also good for screaming, arguing, and apparently cursing.
And just so you know...she did not hear that from me or Stacy...she said she heard it on
"Night at the Museum". Seriously people, that is THE ONLY cuss word in the whole movie and she hasn't even watched it in a long time. Apparently she's been waiting for the perfect oppurtunity!
If I haven't blogged enough in the past about her mishaps to let you know otherwise, this one maybe will do it.
Allow me to recount for you a conversation between Logan and Lana:
Logan-"Some spiders I'm afraid of"
Lana- "Well if your afraid of it then you should just GET THE HELL OUT OF THERE!"
Me- "Lana, do you know you just said a bad word?"
Lana- "Yes."
Me- "Then why did you say it?"
Lana- "Because I just wanted to say that."
Needless to say, she has tasted of the "Whine Stopper" today. It is also good for screaming, arguing, and apparently cursing.
And just so you know...she did not hear that from me or Stacy...she said she heard it on
"Night at the Museum". Seriously people, that is THE ONLY cuss word in the whole movie and she hasn't even watched it in a long time. Apparently she's been waiting for the perfect oppurtunity!
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
What a Difference a Year Makes
One year ago, on Sept 21st, my husband and I were confronted with one of our most trying and difficult marital crisis.
This year on Sept 21st our son was baptised and made public his decision to follow the Lord.
One year ago, on Sept 22nd, I spent hours on the phone with a friend balling my eyes out, hurt, confused, and wondering what in the world was going on.
This year on Sept 22nd my husband called me from work to let me know he had recieved an unexpected promotion.
One year ago on this day, Sept 23rd, I spent the day at Oak Mountain, by myself with the Lord. I blogged about that day here. I found hope and comfort in God's word and and His Soveriegn Grace.
This year on Sept 23rd, I stand amazed at the difference a year makes. The difference in my marriage, the difference in my place in life, the difference in my walk with God, the difference in my understanding of God's provision, His tender mercies, His healing, His presence, and the way He leads His people.
Things could all fall apart tomorrow, but now I know what a difference a year makes.
Now I have tasted and seen that the Lord He is good...He was good in our darkest hour, and He is good, a year later, in our days of joy.
I am overwhelmed.
I am happy.
I am humbled.
This year on Sept 21st our son was baptised and made public his decision to follow the Lord.
One year ago, on Sept 22nd, I spent hours on the phone with a friend balling my eyes out, hurt, confused, and wondering what in the world was going on.
This year on Sept 22nd my husband called me from work to let me know he had recieved an unexpected promotion.
One year ago on this day, Sept 23rd, I spent the day at Oak Mountain, by myself with the Lord. I blogged about that day here. I found hope and comfort in God's word and and His Soveriegn Grace.
This year on Sept 23rd, I stand amazed at the difference a year makes. The difference in my marriage, the difference in my place in life, the difference in my walk with God, the difference in my understanding of God's provision, His tender mercies, His healing, His presence, and the way He leads His people.
Things could all fall apart tomorrow, but now I know what a difference a year makes.
Now I have tasted and seen that the Lord He is good...He was good in our darkest hour, and He is good, a year later, in our days of joy.
I am overwhelmed.
I am happy.
I am humbled.
Monday, September 22, 2008
Happy 1st Day of Fall!
What a beautiful day! The weather channel forecast said "Abundant Sunshine" for today.
I feel like singing Yippidee doo day, Yippidee A, my oh my what a wonderful day!
Plans for the first day of Fall:
1. Make an Apple Tart
2. Decorate the living room.
3. Kids decorate the den.
4. Put new Fall tablecloth on the table.
5. Light Pumpkin Spice Candle.
Hope you all have a wonderful day!
I feel like singing Yippidee doo day, Yippidee A, my oh my what a wonderful day!
Plans for the first day of Fall:
1. Make an Apple Tart
2. Decorate the living room.
3. Kids decorate the den.
4. Put new Fall tablecloth on the table.
5. Light Pumpkin Spice Candle.
Hope you all have a wonderful day!
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