So Sorry

Do you ever wish you hadn't said something. It happens to me probably more than some people because I talk too much and seem to put both feet in my mouth. It is my own fault and you would think I would learn. Last night a friend of my daughters wanted a combo of food that was very strange --- I don't remember what it was, something like ice cream and pickles. I said what are you pregnant - I instantly wanted to take it back. She is only 11, I was only referencing the food combo and she probably didn't get the reference. Of course earlier this week I did the same thing - stuck my foot in my mouth with the same girl/parents. I just hope the girl/parents can forgive me for my big mouth. I hate to think I am turning into my Mom. I will try harder not too!.

By the way, the Nutcracker with my daughters best friend H was awesome. It was the best show I've seen and I've seen the Nutcracker three times in Syracuse in the past three or four years. Of course having someone on stage you know really makes it even more special. And of course she did a great job. It must be a great experience to say "I was in the Nutcracker".

Busy, Busy, Busy

I've been busy baking, wrapping, shopping, singing Christmas songs, decorating, writing cards. Now, if my fireplace worked I would be ready for Christmas. I still have a little shopping to do and a little baking but the bulk of my getting ready for Christmas is done. I have left it up to my husband to figure out what is for Christmas Eve dinner so we haven't started any of that shopping but we have time.

V just got her braces yesterday and is very tired and sore. A is over tired these days because of a cold and poor S is just tired of all his homework. I thinkChristmas break will be good for all of us. I am tired of my sore back and finally went to the doctors for some drugs - hope they kick in soon but don't put me to sleep, not that I don't need it BUT I don't have time to sleep. They say sleep is over rated but I disagree, it is my favorite pass time.

Running - hum - I'm thinking about it. Diet - Hummmm - what is that?

Stages of Life

Life definitely has different stages and every one is unique. Of course if you are one that chooses to not have children you may skip a few of these stages. I think I am moving into a stage I have heard is one of the most difficult.

Youngster Stage, High school Stage, College Stage, Single Stage, Couple Stage, Married Stage, Babies Stage, Kids-Toddler Stage, Kids-Teenage Stage, Kids-college Stage, Kids moved out on their own Stage, Kids married Stage, Grandkid Stage, Retirement Stage, Dependent Stage
think I am between Kids–Toddler and Kids-Teenage stages. I left my daughter home alone for about a ½ hour the other day and she only called me twice – while I was running. I can’t say what stage I’ve enjoyed the most but I have definitely learned something from every stage. I am definitely not an expert in any of the stages and would not like to repeat them. I do look forward to the retirement stage some day. I try not to give parents advice in stages I have not been in yet. I do sometimes give parents ideas of things to try on stages I have been through. Do not potty train too soon, they will train you rather than you train them. Talk to your kids, someday they will talk back and then you wish you could get them to stop. Let them cry – it is good for their lungs and it’s payback for when they become teenagers and make you cry. Don’t let husband watch a toddler when sports are on. Definitely let kids know how much work they were when they were babies. Give lots of hugs and kisses because some day they will need to help you on the last stage! I probably missed a few stages but maybe someone will enlighten me of a stage I am not aware of yet!

Winter already?

It sure looks like winter outside my house even though the radio said it is still officially fall. The picture looks like something I should use on a postcard “Wish I wasn’t here”. By the way the evergreen tree you see next to the little snowman is really a dead tree my son S found when we were searching the Christmas tree farm. He actually asked one of the workers how much it cost. I thought he would laugh since it had not one needle on the whole thing. Anyway there it sits in our yard like it belongs. Only my son S would think of doing something like that. He definitely thinks the glass is ½ full. For S everything has possibility. As I was out freezing my toes last night hanging the lights on the front porch, he was laying down making a snow angel. It was a perfect evening last night. It wasn’t really too cold and it was lightly snowing and no wind. It would have been a beautiful evening to go for a run. Of course when I do have time and feel like going running it will be 20 below and windy. Only my good friend D is brave enough to go out in any weather. She should have been a mailman instead of a teacher.

Let it Snow

M had a great plan to write why the snow is OK….Funny how our lists differ.

1. I tell the kids “Go out and Play in the snow, when you come in I will make hot chocolate”
This way I get the house without kids for a little bit. It is so peaceful.

2. Curl up with a blanket and watch It’s a wonderful life.

3. Turn on the fireplace and covet the TV to watch a movie.

4. Watch the kids make a snowman from the warm confy house.

5. The kids cute faces with red cheeks from the cold and wind. All bundled up so they can
barely move.

6. Not go out in the evening.

7. Excuse to make cookies – have to warm up the house.

8. Can leave all the food for Christmas dinner in the garage because it IS a cold storage
building. Animals won’t smell the food – it will probably freeze in a matter of minutes.

9. Snowmobiling

10. When you are having a bad hair day just leave the hat ON.