Ode to my husband...

As I lay here, looking out the window at the falling snow
I’m thankful for this home we’ve made and seasons we have grown
It started just the two of us, we added a girl then boy
We rounded out our little family and filled my heart with joy.
I love that you’re the only one who knows me
In every way one can
I know that no matter what may come
You’ll always be my man.
Sometimes when things get stressful and life is troublesome
I can count on your ornery comments to add to the conundrum.
You’re a super wonderful husband, father, son and friend
And I’m proud to be your wife and I’ll love you til the end. <3


I'm feeling super gushy and lovey so I thought I'd share my terribad poem to my husband with you. I've not given it to him and I probably won't because it's too cheesy. However, I'll share it with the wonderful world wide web. I hope you don't laugh at me too much. Take care!

Simple plans

It's funny, you lean just the right way and OUCH! Huge stabbing pain in your back that makes it hard to breathe. Ugh. Super good time, let me just tell ya. So, I stretch and try to pop it because it's driving me crazy...however, no change. I can't get dick to pop it and I'm in pain. So, I went to the in-laws' to try the hot tub (yes, I know it was unseasonably rainy weather today...but we hopped in when the deluge was at a minimum.) Yes, we. The kids hopped in with me, we turned on the cool light in the waterfall and had a nice comfortable dip until we started talking and the taste of the water floating around our faces was appalling. It was also so potent-smelling that my nose started to burn. I got enough time with a jet directly into my spine for it to ease some of the pain and tension (thankfully) before we got wigged out by our unpleasant sensory abuse and had to get out. So, while my back is feeling so much better than it has since it decided to get sassy two days ago, we still needed to get cleaned up. It started pouring like crazy as soon as we walk back into the house to change (at least we dodged that bullet), but we were all covered in abusive bleach-water so I decided we'd test the capacity of the shower...and we all hopped in. Although we made a wet mess between the hot tub room doors and the bathroom, we managed to do a pretty good job getting a triple shower done in decent time and minimal problems. Who'd have thought?! So, the simple mini-hot tub adventure turned into a hot-tub debacle, but in the end I got what I needed which was a reprieve from the pain in my back. Yay! You'd have thought it'd be easy, but nooOOOOoooo. However, it worked out beautifully and I can't complain. So, that was MY night. I sure hope things went a little more smoothly for everyone else. Happy almost turkey day!

Shopping!

I love shopping. Well, let me rephrase...I love getting a good deal! I almost got run off the road by some dip-squat who decided that floating into my lane on a corner was a good idea. I got over-charged for a couple things, and maneuvering the crowds was a little less than fantastic, but all-in-all I did pretty good. I got the little guy a new coat for $25 at Old Navy, I got the kids each a pair of gloves (which is what I got overcharged on...but I'll go fix that next time I'm up there), and I bought myself a couple of long sleeved tees for only $5 each! I know that seems silly, but that's pretty big day for me! I got to see some family today, a few friends, and back home in time to enjoy them all comfortably. Thank the Lord for friends, family, and great deals!

Stressssssssssss

I feel like my brain isn't functioning properly due to an overwhelming lack ability to de-clutter my brain of stress. Does that make sense? See, I'm not sure because I'm so retardation clogged at the moment. I need to find a way to ensure a few things in my life and buckle down on the loose ends but I feel like there are more loose ends than secure ones at the moment. GGGRRRRRRR!! Biggest stressors at the moment? Christmas gifts, money, job availability, and the like. I just needed to get that off my chest. I feel better now. Kinda. I'll feel better later hopefully...for now I'm going to work on securing loose ends. Wish me luck!

Glowy Fall Awesomeness!!

I made this today...I Mod Podged leaves to a mason jar and put lights inside it for a cute fall decoration. This is my first mod podge experience and I kinda enjoyed it (maybe a little TOO much since I ended up mod podging about 8 things!).

Snap judgement anyone?

So, I love watching Food Network. I watch it all the time...well, except when I feel like I'm going to vomit, it's quite unappealing at those times. At any rate, I was watching 'Chopped' (one of my fav shows) and I saw a super cheesy commercial for a new show called 'Bitchin Kitchen'. I'm not big on mocking people unnecessarily, but the broad who's hosting this show looks so super-duper cheesetastic! She looks like her biggest goal in life is to have a threesome with Jesse James and Kat Von D. Or perhaps she could be their love-child fast forward 20 years. She looks like she's trying really hard to be a bad ass chick, but at the end of the day she's a chef and that's really not inductive of 'hard core' thoughts on her behalf. You know how some people can be hardcore buying groceries? Well, she's NOT one of those people. She looks like a super poser with either a chip on her shoulder or something to prove. This, of course, is all based on a commercial promoting her new show...so it's not like I know what she's like (via what the t.v. will convey anyway) so this is obviously not an educated observation, but the commercials are so terribad that I had to share my thoughts. I plan on watching it for sure and either confirming or backtracking on my current thoughts. If you get to watch it before I do, you'll have to let me know what you think!

Sweet November!

I'm looking forward to decorating for fall (and secretly, I'm looking forward to decorating for winter!) but dreading the lack of warmer days. However, on the upside of cooler days...I find myself enjoying being inside more which means I'm slightly more inclined to clean. Yay for cleaning! (boo) Although November started with a little confusion, it has been good so far. Yes, it's only the second day but I'm into looking at the positives, don't judge. This week is the ONLY full week of school this month. Can you believe that? Kids these days have it just too easy. Hahaha, okay I remember having a few days off here and there as well...but when they're home with me I get significantly LESS done around the house. I've been spoiled, but what can I say? I enjoy it! Also, the kids at school provides me with some much needed one-on-one time with my hubby since his shifts rotate weekly, we don't get much time at all, forget about one-on-one time. So, this month is one of thanks and I'm going to be more verbally thankful. Thank you for visiting my blog!