Simply Happy Thanksgiving

a lovely graphic from Angela!!

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Happy Birthday Miss T!!

 

It is hard to believe that 11 years ago my awesome daughter came into this world. 

It has been a joy watching her grow and learn.  It is amazing to see the changes in her....even now, we can see that she is turning into a little lady......with attitude, just like her Mom!

I am so THANKFUL that she is in my life.  She has truly been a Godsend to me.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BABY GIRL!!!  

Today she is going to see a FOOT DOCTOR.  About 6 weeks ago, she got a splinter in her foot, probably from dancing.  We got it out....or at least we assume we got all of it.  But it has remained a spot of contention with her.  So Mr Man is picking her up and taking her to the doctor.  I will meet them there.

What a great birthday present huh?

Well, what she doesn't know is that tonight there are a couple of girls from dance coming home with us to spend the night.  They're all out of school on Wednesday for the holiday.  Wish I was!

I have ordered a cookie for them.....gotta have an "official" birthday dessert.

PS  (My thankful from Monday was that the bossman finally made a decision on the date of our company Christmas party!!  Early this year!  WTG boss!!)

Talking Turkey

          

Things You Can Only Say On Thanksgiving
 
1. Talk about a huge breast!
2. Tying the legs together keeps the inside moist.
3. It's Cool Whip time!
4. If I don't undo my pants, I'll burst!
5. That's one terrific spread!
6. I'm in the mood for a little dark meat.
7. Are you ready for seconds yet?
8. Its a little dry, do you still want to eat it?
9. Just wait your turn, you'll get some!
10. Don't play with your meat.
11. Just spread the legs open and stuff it in.
12. Do you think you'll be able to handle all these people at once?
13. I didn't expect everyone to come at once!
14. You still have a little bit on your chin.
15. How long will it take after you stick it in?
16. You'll know it's ready when it pops up.
17. Wow, I didn't think I could handle all of that!
18. That's the biggest one I've ever seen!

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Weekend Thankfuls

Updating.....

Friday was cold......hear me?  Windy and cold.  Thursday started off at 72 with a high of 67???? and quickly turned to 45.....Friday was just a tad warmer.  One day I'm in shorts, the next in sweats.....wtf??

I also CLEANED house....CLEAN I tell ya.  YAY!! Ran around picking up cake and pizza's .... I cheated....picked up 5 Sam's Take N Bake $7.99 each.  At 5:45pm they started pouring in and by 7 I had 8, screaming 10-11 year olds, one science teacher and one student intern math teacher, roomie, hubby, me, my nephew & his parents, and my mom all gathering for the birthday bash.

You should have seen the 2 yr old nephew trying to hula hoop.  He'd hold it just right, toss it and sit down.....classic!!

We filled the cooler with ice and soda's to keep the kids outta the fridge.  I cooked chili and baked brownies, and Tom baked the pizza's.  Singing Happy Birthday and tearing open presents of "Webkinz".  That's all she wants is "Webkinz".  Miss T also racked up a bit of cha-ching!

What has happened to kids manners these days?  When I was sleeping over, I was always afraid to disturb my friend's parents, much less have them ASK me to behave.

Many, many MANY times, they were asked to keep it to a low roar.  One kid just would not even comprehend it.

I am THANKFUL that that night is over.

On Saturday morning they were up bright and early and by 8am I was baking Cinnabon coffee cake.  Then they were outside to jump on the trampoline most of the morning.  THANK GOD they were outside.  I could hardly wait till NOON when the parents would retrieve these rug rats.  It turned out to be a grand day....high of about 67.  No wind. 

My stepDad was given the A-OK to drive last week, so he was at the farm and I called for him to come get hot coffee and the coffee cake.

As you can imagine I spent the rest of the day vegged out!  Lazy.  THANKFUL for a quiet home.

Today?  Sunday.  I wanted to shop.  Ever get that itch to just shop?  I can't do any shopping for Miss T's Christmas until after her birthday.  Guess that'll have to wait till Wednesday.  I'm "birthday party poor".

But instead I hung around home.....laundry.....Tom made a gravy and then left me to make the meatballs.  I'm not as good at them as he is. 

E.T. was on tonight and Miss T had never seen it so we watched it.  She has had the snotz all week and weekend and I was afraid she wouldn't be able to have her party.  She and I just lazed around in the late afternoon since she was feeling so beat up....lack of sleep and fighting her cold.

Speaking of weather (earlier in entry) it is 10:45pm and 68 degrees.  I feel a sweat about to break out.  And I hear it's to be 75 on Turkey Day.

All in all I'm thankful that the party is over and that otherwise I've had a nice, quiet weekend.  This is the first time in 4 years that I've been able to have my weekends off.....no Nutcracker practice because there's no Nutcracker this year.

I don't know how I managed for 4 years, every weekend from September through T-giving weekend...no time for US or myself.

But I wouldn't trade those performances and practices for anything.  I am very thankful to have had that experience.  Miss T and I made some new great friends.  I expect that my stage hubby will call me this week....... man, he's a hottie!!  Here we are in 2004.

 

Maybe I can make it to the Floatilla this year at the beach to see all the boats decorated and watch fireworks.  I have lived here all my life and never been.

I love fireworks! 

Have a great week everyone!  I hope y'all have awesome plans for Thursday. 

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No more screaming during sex!

from a WebMD article:

Oct. 19, 2007 -- The FDA is alerting men taking the erectile dysfunction drugs Cialis, Levitra, and Viagra of the potential risk of sudden hearing loss.

The FDA has received 29 reports of men who had sudden hearing loss while taking Cialis, Levitra, or Viagra.

ROFLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!

It was 72 this morning at 11am....it's 4:15pm and 45!!!!

Friggin Bbbbbbbbrrrrrrrrrrr!!!!!!!!

14 & 15 of Thanks

Wednesday (14th) I had my dermatologist appointment for this mad itch I've had since September 2nd.

Remember I've had 2 rounds of prednizone from my family doc.  The Derm said that with my history of allergies and my dry skin that STRESS has caused this "atopic dermatitis" - excess inflamation in the skin.  It is common with people who have a family history of allergies or asthma.

Stress huh?  Who ME???  ROFL

1) hubby
2) home
3) cindilouwho's wedding
4) stepDad's health
5) j.o.b.

 

So I've been given a super duper strong topical steriod cream to apply 2x a day along with Allegra to take in the A.M. as well as benedryl if needed.  This is all in addition to the Zyrtec (allergy med) that I take at night.

Stay away from perfumes and use fragrance free lotion and NO hot showers for now.

Doc says "let's slam dunk this problem and get histamine blockers in your body like gang busters".

I am THANKFUL that I kept the dermatologist appointment and that this is NOT something severe.

Now with that out of the way we are finally getting some much needed RAIN today.  Only it's in drizzles.  It would be nice if it would pour tonight and be clear Friday and Saturday for Miss T's birthday sha-bang (her big day is next Tues 20th). 

But today I am THANKFUL for this RAIN.  Our water tables are low even out in the country where I am.  The city where I work and it's surrounding 'burbs are on water restrictions.  Well water use is ok, but still they warn against over use.

Coworker and I have finished the office Christmas cards, stuffed and stamped.  We'll just wait till next Tues/Wed to drop them in the mailbox.  We've also been going through her "job" as it seems bossman is still not going to hire a replacement just yet.

He asked me yesterday if I thought I'd be "OK" and I said yes, until it gets busy, then that's another story.  He hasn't mentioned yet a pay increase.

If I'm taking on a "second" job don't you think my salary should "double"??  (not holding my breath)  Coworker said she told him he had better pay me good after she leaves.  Hey, I'd settle for her salary ($1,100/wk)  ROFL.

Wonder what hours he'd be expecting me to put in now???  As it is, I'm on short time due to the permit restrictions and the slow down of building.

He'd better not tell me he can't afford it.........he'd find himself missing 2 employees!!!

 

 

thanks to my awesome tag sharing friends Missie & Shelly

Thankful 13

 

Happy Birthday to Nanny!!!

Today our Matriarch is 85 and doesn't look a day older than 60.  Everywhere we go people think she is my Mother! 

Does that make ME look older than I am??????      Nahhh, she has taken good care of herself in her 85 years.  I hope and pray to be in as good health, mental and physical.

I am very thankful for my Nanny.  Without her and my Papa, I would have been lost.