Really? I read that?

Sometimes I find myself reading random junk. My favorite place to read random, yet funny junk is The Onion at http://www.theonion.com/.

The most recent story that left me wondering why I kept reading.

http://www.theonion.com/articles/area-man-to-hang-out-at-mcdonalds-for-20-minutes-u,2789/


I just wanted to share a favorite of mine.

Did I really do that?

      As a kid, I collected all sorts of things.  When I got older, I swore I would NEVER collect anything!  Even when my mother in law would continuously ask me what I was collecting, so she could add to the collection I would stand my ground that I would NEVER collect anything.  I didn't want to clutter my house with "junk". 
   Well, about a year ago I got caught up in creating a collection.  When I was out shopping by myself I came across a cute little cookie jar.  I just could not resist.  It would look perfect on my kitchen table as the centerpiece along with matching place mats.  Unknown to me, this would be the start of a collection.  I thought for sure my husband would roll his eyes, but he embraced the idea.  He has even started looking for cookie jars to add to my collection. 
    My goal a new cookie jar for each holiday/ season.  It is a lot of fun looking for the jars and matching placemats.
    Now do NOT tell my mother in law.  She will fill my house with every cookie jar she can find rather than the cutest ones find.  But if you do come across a cute spring, turkey, or summer cookie jar, please share.

Valentine's Cupcake

4t of July Canister

Christmas and January Snowman

Easter Bunny

Fall Pumpkin

Things that make me go hmmm......

What are the things that make you go hmmm...?

* Why does a bottled water have an expiration date?
* Why is it okay to be a Daddy's little girl, but everyone frowns on a Momma's boy?
* Why do we keep changing video devices? VHS, DVD, Blueray
* If you are trying to save money, why do you buy DVDs or books about saving money?
* How do people love running?


Just a few random thoughts. If you have the answer, please explain.

Sweetest Boy Ever

 

      Let me start out by saying, I have the SWEETEST son ever!

 

    

     Every Wednesday our students come to school later, so the teachers can have professional development time.  During this time my kindergarten son, Q stays in my room to color, play on the computer, or read. 

    

     Each Wednesday when I walk in my room laying on my desk is a note from Q.  They make me smile every time.  After I enjoy them for the day, I hang it on my wall to enjoy every other day.  On the hard days, all I have to do is glance at his note and it brings a smile to my face.  

 

     At the end of the year, I will keep all these notes to remember these sweet moments.  I told my husband a few weeks ago, I should keep them all to remind the teenage Q that he really did love mommy at one point.   

 

 

 

 

This weeks sweet note

Only child again

     Tonight K spent the night with Memaw, while Q got all of mommy and daddy's attention.  He was happy to be the only child once again. Q understands the joys of being the one and only, after spending four years as an only child. When K came along he was excited to be a big brother, but on the rare chance to get all the attention he is more than happy.
     At dinner Q dominated the conversations, he cleaned the table with out any reminders, took his shower with a smile on his face, cuddled with mommy, ran around the house with daddy, wrestled with daddy, read to mommy, and entrained his captive audience all evening.
     In the end, Q missed his little bubba and we had to FaceTime K.  The two boys spend their time on the phone making faces at each other and giggling.   I hope their relationships continues to grow as it is now.



     Side note:  Q, daddy, and I filled out our NCAA brackets tonight. We made a friendly wager that who ever wins gets to pick a place to eat one night. Here is hoping I have beginners luck, so we will be eating Chinese.

Feeling like a kid again

     Today I felt like a kid again.

      We had another snow day (slick road day). When we got the call,  I was already at my moms to drop K off.  So, we decided to stay to hang out with Memaw for awhile.

      Memaw took me back to my childhood with special snow day pancakes and hot chocolate. We had a great time sharing this tradition with my boys.

      Thanks mom for reminding me of the great memories we had from snow days.  Now we have an old tradition to pass on to my boys.

My Lists....

Here are my loves and those things I don't love, leaving out the obvious loves of my life.

Love List
1. Cheese cake: Nothing special, just good ol' plain cheese cake
2. Bavarian Cream Donuts- I can't get enough of these
3. Books:  I always have one with me.  The kindle app has saved my back, I no longer have to carry a big  
       book around.  Thank You Kindle!
4. Lazy Days with the family:  This is when the memories are made
5. Baking:  I am not the best baker, but I love to experiment with recipes.  I joke that I am going to open a  
       bakery, but secretly this is my dream.
6. Swing by the lake:  I like to go hid out at my mom's on her swing by the lake.  It is beautiful no matter
       what time of year or day. 
7. Sharing memories with friends:  I love to hear stories from friends.  They are a great way to get to know
       people.
8. Mail: Maybe I am old fashion, but I love to open the mail box and find a real letter written to me.  Such a
      great connection between two people.
9. My Snuggie: Yes, I have a Snuggie.  It is amazing! It's a blanket with sleeves. Need I say more?
10. Guilty Pleasure TV: I get swept up by a good train wreck on TV.

Hate List (I don't like the word hate, but it is the best word to describe this list)
1. Birds: Do I really need to explain this?  A friend of a friend has said, "Birds are rats with wings."  So true!
2. Odd numbers: Yes I said it. I hate when my husband turns the TV volume to an odd number, he thinks it
      is funny.
3. Laundry:  Is there an end to the madness?
4. Loud crunchy foods: I actually get up to move when somebody is chewing gets to me.
5. Public Speaking: Yes, I am a teacher.  It is different when you talk to kids than it is talking to adults. Ask
       any of my co-workers, they call tell you what a disaster it is to get my in front of a group of adults.
6. Bland food: If you work closely with me, you have heard my bland food stories.  My husband does not
       much so we eat a lot of the same food each week.  This gets old!  I call his food bland, because I
       believe he does not like flavor.
7. Judgement:  Seriously, why do we bother?  If people are happy, lets be happy for them.
8. Slow driver:  It is okay if you are going to drive slow, but don't rush out in front of me then go slow.
9. Loud Clicky Heels:  Do my shoes really have to announce I am coming.  I am self conscience when I
       wear them.
10. Nail biting:  The sound and sight makes me cringe