Post Christmas blues

It seems as though this happens to me every year. I love Christmas and can't wait for it to get here and then once it is over, I get sad for no aparent reason. This year is no exception. I have been blue for a few days now. New Years followed by Valentine's Day just make me feel more lonely. Poor, poor pitiful me. Iguess I will just eat worms ;)

The Christmas Gift

A while back on a day when we had Chinese food, Austin came up to me and asked if he could have the fortune part of the fortune cookie. I asked why he wanted it and he told me very matter of factly that he collected them. Just another of Austin's small oddities but that's why I love him. Anyway, I shared this story with a couple of my colleagues. One of them gave me a Christmas present for Austin yesterday. I was so very curious about what it could be that I let him open it early. It was a whole clothes box full of fortune cookies. Austin was SOOO excited. He said "we have got to call him and tell him thank you". He likes the cookies but he just loves reading the fortunes.

Cynical Truth of Fairy Tales

While watching a fairy tale (in the mood that I have been in for the last couple of months), I found some truths in fairy tales.

1. There is only one prince for every 100,000 men.
2. The prince always chooses the prettiest girl and the ugly ones don't stand a chance
3. The girl (although pretty) has to change herself (i.e. lie) to get the guy. (ex. Cinderella - dressed up to pretend she had money; Ariel - had to pretend that she was human; Jasmine - pretended she was a pauper; and I'm sure there are more)

HATE

Hate is a powerful and horrible thing, but with that being said, I HATE my ex-husband and wish he would die a horrible painful death and that Austin wouldn't be affected by it at all.

Another Misc. Blog

I am now officially another year older and wise ;) something I learned this week - they have black santa blow up yard decorations. I saw one in Riverview (interesting).

I saw yet another person not turn off their car when they get out to get gas. Are these people just stupid or what?

My baby learned to tie his shoes today. In second grade, it's about time.

It has been sooooo very windy today and I wish I could take credit for the next quote, but even if I didn't say it, it is too cute not to post "I'm glad to be the little piggy whose house is built from brick because the big bad wolf is trying his hardest today!"

Lastly, mom and I went to see 3D A christmas carol. It was actually creepy. I hope I don't have nightmares ;)

Good night moon.

The Christmas Pageant

Austin's school Christmas program was this evening. I got there an hour early and got an awesome spot. I think this is the first year that I have actually been able to see him. The kids did a great job with singing the songs. I'm so proud of Austin! And he looked so handsome in the shirt and tie he had on. The only bad part was the twenty-five minute preservice music which consisted of the band and handbells playing. My head was pounding by the end. I played in the band in elementary school and hope to God that we did not sound that bad. My mother assured me that we were not nearly that bad. Thank goodness.

Nothing Much

Apparantly Paige was not in the mood for pictures!

The kids found some things to scoot around on. They were going fast in circles.

Austin and I on Thanksgiving morning. P.S. it was COLD!

A picture of the house. Can't see the lights because it wasn't quite dark yet.

Nothing much going on right now, but this last weekend seemed very busy. Thursday was Thanksgiving of course. This year we had it at Zion church (I guess our family is getting too big for Aunt Cheryl's house). Then Friday I went shopping with mom and cleaned up a little. Saturday we bought a tree, attempted to decorate it and put up the outside decorations. While my dad assured me that the tree should be securely in place, it proved not to be. As I was decorating, it fell over. Luckily, I was nearby and caught it about half way before it hit the floor. I had to bribe Austin to help me take all of the ornaments off so it would at least stand up long enough to get some more branches sawed off at the bottom. Sunday I got to redecorate the tree (FUN! spoken sarcastically) and mulch the leaves in the yard.

I only have a few more days left before my 32nd birthday. I just feel so old. When did that happen!