Time, way too little of it!

We went to eat at a fabulous restaurant called Cantina Loredo and went to see Billy Washington at the Funny Bone yesterday! It was so fabulous to go out with friends! The girls did their part to run off the babysitter by making her watch like five Shirley Temple movies in a row and read no less than 400 books! I am starting to think the babysitter is loved more than me! I certainly love her, why shouldn't the kids!

I have really enjoyed my kids lately. I don't know if it is because I am appreciating my time with them because there is so little of it... They seem to be aging so gracefully. It is so fun to watch L climbing into little cabinets and "hiding" behind doors and in corners (pic above). The stories that M tells are often outragous and ALWAYS funny! AC is so serious and cute now. You can no longer trick her by spelling words and telling her the wrong time to get her into bed a bit early. It has really been neat to have them spread out and to see each of them in action while being able to remember the others doing those exact same things!

Don't you hate finding more "Christmas" all over the house after you have packed it all up and put it in the attic? We have a new pile in the kitchen of things to add to the box next time we are up in the attic, such as the stocking holders, we packed up the stockings, but not the holders! I keep finding stuff as I dust!

I am really excited about this new year! I try to look at everything with positive dreams attached, meaning that I think I can do it all again and better and more this year and I can't wait to get started! I love my family so much. I think that losing some very precious people in my life the last two years has taught me to really value the love that is growing around me everyday. So to all of my family and friends that we don't get to see and to those we do, know that I love you forever and always in the biggest way possible and it could only be better if I could hold your hand and tell you that in person! Happy New Year from the funny farm!

Go Dawgs!

Yes, we do spell dogs d-a-w-g-s! Way to go Louisiana Tech Bulldogs 2008 Indy Bowl Champs! We had so much fun at the Independence Bowl yesterday! Frank took me to Macaroni Grill to eat and then off to tailgating with the DX's! I should have known the restaurant was to repay me for the night to come! HAHA! The DX alumni guys made the trip to the game and hence set up tailgaiting in a Uhaul! I swear! They said that it doubled as a port-o-potty! I'm telling you they were closing each other in the back long enough for each of them to pee in a cup! How funny! One girl, a little tipsy of course, started to tell me a story when I noticed her open the wine bottle she was carrying to pour it into the red plastic Hefty cup she was carrying in her other hand! When I asked her why she was bothering with the cup if she was going to carry the bottle around anyway, she responded, "Oh, that would be so trashy!" "Oh, definitely," I told her! How hilarious! The whole night was just a blast! One guy had the neatest grill thing. It is called a "cajun oven". Google it!

Today, AC backed up and started to dance and rub her booty on Frankie's leg! "Daddy, I am rubbing poopoo on you like Mommie does when she dances with you!" Yes, I will have to watch my trashy dancing in the privacy of my own home with my husband from now on! Mom's always say they have eyes in the backs of their heads, but I swear that attribute is definitely genetic with my children. They are constantly showing signs of seeing what they never could have seen! HAHA!

I know after reading this blog that you are all wondering about our sanity around here (and I agree it is waning!) But we are generally fairly reasonably normal! We had a fun Christmas with both sides of the family! We also got to go to my cousin, Brent's, GRADUATION from LSUS! I am so proud of you, Brent!

The girls got a trampoline from Santa. His elf (Frankie) LOVED staying up until 2am putting that one together! The kids have not gotten off the thing though! Best babysitting ever!

And thank you for ALL of the birthday wishes! Although, I regret to announce that this will indeed be my final birthday! (No, I am not dying, silly!) I just refuse to take that giant leap to geriatrics! 29 is old enough for forever! So from now on I will be 29, not a day younger or older!

Gorden had four cows get out the other night. It cost him $400 to hire a cowboy to go wrangle them all up for him. He was over here and couldn't get to the cows. Turned out to be one expensive Christmas for him, but moreover, I am totally in the wrong profession. $400 for guiding a couple of cows back into the fence. I am sure it is harder than it looks, but dang!

NW Louisiana Wedding Registry suggestions!

Ok, you will NEVER believe this one, but I swear it is true as well! I was discussing my fabulous entrepeneural plans for community improvement for Vivian with my team members today! I mentioned that the town could benefit from a small wedding shop with a gift shop for registries! "OH, NO!" they replied! "Vivian already supports the best wedding registry shop! Oh, yeah! ALL the brides register there!" Of course I asked, "Where? I can't wait to check it out! I love new little specialty stores!" To this they answered, "Well, the hardware store, of course, they have all kinds of great stuff there. They have a "gifts" section with apple plates and all sorts!" I swear that I did not make this up!
In case any of my students are related to the super nice folks that run the hardware store, do not fear! My husband supports your store grandly! Remember, I can only pick because I live in RODESSA. YOU should feel sorry for ME!

The best Christmas presents!

I was laughing so hard today! Ok, as a teacher, I would like to let everyone know that school supplies, sweet treats, and gift cards all are much appreciated teacher gifts at Christmas. On the other hand, nighties are on a whole "nuther" level! And YES, my team teacher did receive a nightie from one of students today! (Well, I never! I know.) I did receive some deoderant as a gift from a sweet student today! In her note she said something to the effect of the "secret" of Christmas! Whew! I have to admit I was nervous there for a minute! I do bathe daily! I promise! She luckily gave all of my team the same fabulous gift, so that eased my worries as well! I ain't the only stanky fool at school! It was a funny and USEFUL gift! HAHA! And I do love my students! Thanks for all of the fabulous gifts!

Lovely Country Homeplace

I just thought I'd share this lovely homeplace in our community! What a fabulous idea to put up the skirting! Frank and I are taking notes for when we upgrade in our retirement!

Little Helper Elf

Our tree really does look rediculous this year! We only have ornaments on the top half to start with and now we can't leave the tree skirt under the tree because L keeps taking it! I guess it is soft and cuddly enough because we keep finding her down the hall napping in it! HAHA! So cute! Christmas this year has been SO busy, but so fun now that the girls are older! They are so funny about having just the right thing to wear in their programs and telling us that we are suppose to just "spend time with family for Christmas", except that that means they want something right then, if you know what I mean! They loved their swimming party the other night! Ann Cherie told me she was just "having the party of the life" after we joked with her about everyone showing up. Of course she meant party of the year! HAHA! For her to even think like that is so cute! I hope your Christmas season is just as busy, because I just think the stress in some ways has added to the fun!

Birthday Cake Fiascos!

I just thought that all should know to NEVER trust the birthday cake with a three to be four year old! I swear I just ran to the bathroom for less than a minute! Just look what she did to the cake MINUTES, and I do mean mere MINUTES before it was to be served! Luckily, it was just family eating this one! Can you believe the mess! Lovely! Well, Happy Birthday to M anyway! Oh, and Mom, I did not leave her with a knife! Didn't you know she "was a big girl,and dot a tife and helped Momma icin' the take!" I'm not THAT bad of a mom, really, I knew what you were thinking! I also get the mother of the year award for forgetting to order the birthday cakes for their birthday party last Friday night. Seriously, I totally did not have them a cake! Nevertheless, Brookshires, we now know, makes a really great cake and will put your kid's name on it in less than a minute! How fabulous, huh! (Said Sarcastically...) Really, I am the WORST mother of the year!