5QF 1/27/12

Happy Happy Friday! We had so much fun at the Rodeo last week! Love Bug had never seen a rodeo and she absolutely loved it. We left Baby Bug at home with the babysitter, since I was afraid the dust and dirt would affect his tracheomalasia. Well, if not 2 days later a HORRIBLE dust storm blew through and screwed him up anyway. We should have taken him to the rodeo. He would have loved it. But luckily he is much better!

Anyway, on to this weeks Five Question Friday hosted by Mama M. I'm so incredibly excited because she picked one of my questions!!! Yipee!!! Anyway, join in and have some fun! On we go!

1. Do you swim in the winter?

Does a bathtub count? First, I'm not a huge swimmer anyway. I don't really do oceans because I have a fear of dying by lack of breathing. Which mean fire and water. Not being able to breath is a biggie of mine. I pretty much think it is required to live. So, being sucked under water by an under current is not my idea of fun. So I really don't do oceans that much....at least swim. I like lakes and pools, no undercurrent there. And I could touch the bottom. Well at least at lakes in Texas you can. Not sure about you Minnesooooota lakes though.

So, the answer to that question is No, I don't swim in winter. Only in the summer.
 

2. Do you love or hate winter?

Love, love love. See here in Texas, we don't get super cold. Usually we have 4 or 5 days where it doesn't get above freezing, and usually 3 or 4 days of winter precip. Usually light flurries or sleet, and maybe an ice day or two.

 

But this year, we haven't had squat. One day below freezing, no winter precip. Most of the temps have been in the 50s and 60s, and even a couple of 70s. WHAT??? I mean, I do love me a 67 degree day. Sunroof open, drinks on a patio. Ahhh perfection. But because we dont' get much winter, I would really love some. PLEASE? Before we get 70+ days of 100+ degrees again?

3. Do you put makeup/actual clothes on when you know you're going to be home all day with just family?

Not usually. Yoga pants is pretty much my go to on days when I don't leave the house. Gap or Lululemon to be precise. LOVE THEM!!! I do shower, but no makeup. Makes me feel like I am doing something good for my skin when I don't wear make up!

4. How old were you when you had your first alcoholic beverage?

Freshman in high school is what I remember. We had an older brother of a guy I was dating get us some wine coolers! Good stuff!!! Can't believe that now that I think about it. Jees.

 

5. How many ill calls in a 12 month period do you think are acceptable?

Well when I worked at my previous job, we really didn't have a certain amount, usually as long as I could log in with my computer, and I had my phone, it wasn't an issue. Most of the people I know have that same policy.

Being a mom though, I get NO sick days. EVER. EVER.

 

Allright, time to get this weekend started! Everybody have a great and safe one!

5QF 1/20/12

Yeeee Haww! Its Rodeo time in these here parts! So tonight, we are taking the youngins to the Stock Show and Rodeo to look at some animals being sold, lots of fried food goodness, and scary midway rides that arrive on a flat bed trailer! Should be so much fun!

I was hanging out in Nashville last week, which by the way, is SO cool! Loved it. Wanted to stay and do more, but 36 hours wasn't long enough. But I will go back. But I digress. I didn't get my 5QF post up last week, even though I promised Miss Kate that I would. Sorry Kate!

So here we go. One day, if you are lucky, I might figure out how to vlog it, and then I will try that!! But don't hold your breath.

1. Where do you hide the reeeally good snacks?

Well, it depends on who I am hiding them from. The kids? Back of the pantry or up high where they can't see. Husband? Most of the time he and I don't like a lot of the same snacks, so it's not really an issue. But I have been known to hide them in my closet on occasion.

2. Do u keep your vehicle clean or am I the only one who has things falling out of their van?

I got a new SUV about a year or so ago, and this one I keep clean. Its easier now that the kids are older too, I might add. My last car? Dirty, all the time. Toys, snacks, games, books, crayons, crap, everywhere. I hated it. Gross.

3. Have you ever been to Vegas?

Once, when I was 9, but that doesn't really count. So I will go with no. But, I think I am headed there this summer. Don't really care to much to gamble, I just want to go shop, party, have a great time.

4. Warm room light blankets or cold room warm snuggly blanket?

Cold room, snuggly blanket. I can't sleep if I'm hot, and I can't sleep if I'm cold, and I love to be all snuggled up, so cold in the room it must be. I didn't used to be that way, but my husband is much warmer natured that I am, so he likes it cold all the time, and we compromised on nighttime, where I could use an extra blanket if I got cold. I do. Every night. Even in the summer. Except when I am pregnant. Then get the freaking covers off of me!

5. What is the worst airplane/flying experience you've ever had?

Thankfully, I have never had one. Yes there have been turbulence issues, but nothing that has ever wigged me out. Except, our honeymoon. We went to Nova Scotia, Canada, and flew into Boston, and then took a puddle jumper into Halifax. Well, it was a real puddle jumper, and I remember thinking that I was going to die on my Honeymoon. But I didn't, and it was fine, just REALLY loud, and REALLY shaky. But again, nothing toooo serious.

 

Ok, gotta go get my boots on and get my cowboy hat on. Yes, I really have one, and yes, I do wear it. I know I'm from Texas and all, but most people are not boot wearing, nor have cattle on their property, but I am a country girl at heart, what can I say!!! Happy Friday Yall!!

Arrogance

So today, I had to go to a meeting, with a man, that I had heard some, anything but pleasant comments about. But I figured, guys treat guys differently than guys treat girls. Well, I was proved wrong. This man was a mean spirited, ugly, rude human being. One like I have never came across before.

This man, showed up 10 minutes late, even though he requested the time, and then brought me inside to his office, and put me in the conference room, where I thought he was going to get a bottle of water, or cup of coffee, as he had asked me if I would like some. I politely declined. He showed back up about 15 minutes later, and the entire time he was gone, I could hear him talking to other people, being ugly, degrading, cussing at some of his employees, telling them that things were not so hard, and it was simple, and if they couldn't figure it out, he would find someone who could.

Seriously?
A)What kind of boss talks to him employees that way?
B)What kind of employee stays and listens to that?

I understand that times are tough,and I have friends who are struggling to find work right now, but NOBODY, and I mean NOBODY deserves to be cussed at, or degraded like that in a work environment. I mean if we are being totally honest, nobody anywhere deserves to be treated like that.

He came back in, we discussed our business, where he basically showed me that his time was more important than mine, and that he was holier than thou, and deserved to have his feet and ass kissed.

Well, its gonna be done by somebody else. Not me. Jerk.

5QF 1/6/2012

Happy First Friday of 2012! It is time for Mama Ms Five Question Friday. Join in the fun!

1. What is the weather like where you are and do you like it? Today, it was 74 degrees! Crazy!! Normally it is like 52 or something. It was nice and all, but I want winter!

2. When you're sick what do you seek comfort from?

I just like to lay on the couch and watch tv. By myself. Unless somebody is offering to bring me food. Then you are welcome. Other than that, kids, husband, everybody needs to leave me alone. For like 1 day. And then I am fine. Luckily, knock on wood, I don't get sick that often, at least nothing a little over the counter meds will not fix!

3. What do you need to do before the end of the month?

Um, well. Nothing specific. That I can think of. I paid my stupid freaking ticket today, so now I will not have a warrant out for my arrest, so that's good.

 

4. Have you ever served on a jury?

I have. Once. I get called for jury duty all the time, well I did when we lived in a different county. Seriously, every 2 years, on the dot. But we have lived in this county for 4 years and I haven't been called yet.

 

But I only got to serve once, it was a DWI case, and we found her guilty! Send her to the slammer for life! Not really, but we did find her guilty, and she got the minimum, as it was her first offense, and she was BARELY over.

5. If you could be any animal, what would you be and why?

Man these are hard questions this week. I have never been able to answer these questions.  I really have no idea. I suck. I'm sorry.

 

Ok, so mine suck this week, but go post yours and I will come read your and be jealous.

Five Question Friday 12/30/2012

Holy crap! Really, 2 days left in 2011? How is this possible?!?! I hope all of you have a VERY MERRY Christmas, and that 2011 has treated you well, and 2012 will be even better!!!

1. What's the oldest piece of clothing in your closet?

 Well, I found a pair of pants that I hadn't worn in 7 years last week! I was determined I would wear them again after children, and finally, on Christmas Eve, I did it! It was my own Christmas miracle!! I might have something as old as 10 years old, but nothing more than that.....I don't think. Or at least I don't want to admit if it do.

2. How many random blog readers have you met?

Sadly none, but I'm hoping there will be a Blogapalooza in TEXAS not Chicago, or anywhere else up North, soon!

3. Do you let your kids stay up till midnight on New Years Eve? (Or, if you don't have kiddos yet, did you get to stay up until midnight as a child?)

I wasn't allowed to stay up until I was probably 5 or 6. And last year, Love Bug made it until about 11:30 and then she crashed. If she can make it this year, I will let her, only because she doesn't have to go back to school till the 3rd, and we will still have 2 nights to get her back in her routine.

4. What are the gas prices where you live?

Filled up today, regular unleaded for $3.03 gallon

I'm sure Kate will say something crazy like a liter.

5. What is one resolution that you know you should do but are too afraid to try?

I'm not really afraid to try. But I wish I knew I would succeed at, is cooking healthier for my family. I do really good for lunch and breakfast, and my kids do as well, but dinner, I'm just not very creative at, so we eat a lot of the same thing over and over again.

Happy Friday, and again, Happy New Year to all of you! See you in 2012!!!

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5QF 12/2/2011

Seriously, this has been one of the craziest weeks I have had in such a long time. My in-laws were here for 9 days over the holidays (UGH!), and if you read some of my tweets, you will know how I feel about them. But, they are gone, and this week has flown by! I still don't have my tree up, but it and the decorations are down from the attic, which is a step. But, by bedtime tonight, it will be done! Because come Saturday, I have to start getting ready for our Christmas Party that is next weekend, and putting up a tree, is not on my list of things to do on Sat. Cleaning, decorating, hiding stuff, that kinda stuff IS on my list of things to do!

But, since it is Friday, and I didn't get a chance to do 5QF last week, even AFTER Mama M picked my question, I am doing it this week! So jump on over to  Mama M's blog and join in!

1. What is your favorite Christmas decoration in your house?
Lots, and LOTS, and TONS of snowmen! I have a small (read: LARGE) collection of snowmen. On the mantel, on the tree, in the bathrooms, on the sofa table, on top of my tree, stockings, door mats, towels, Christmas lights, hanging on the wall, you get the idea.
I have always loved them, and as I have gotten older, the love has grown to where it is pretty much rediculous now. But I love em!

2. Do you finish your Christmas shopping early or are you a last minute type?

Well, before kids, I had presents bought, wrapped and under the tree Thanksgiving weekend. And then I had one kid, so I had them bought before Thanksgiving, and wrapped, usually the next weekend. And then I had two kids, and well, last year I was buying presents on Christmas Eve. But this year, my daughter is 100% completely done. See my Black Friday Fail post.  At least I thought she was until I read her list to Santa tonight, and the top of the list: Hello Kitty Diary and silver sparkle pen. How am I supposed to deny something so easy, (and cheap!)? I have to find that for her!!!

My son: He is 90% done. Hubs: Yea, not even close. Parents: Not done, but I know what I am getting them (Apple TV).

So, as my kids get older, I am getting back to buying presents earlier. It makes finding what they really want, so much easier.

3. When do you turn on your heat? For the heater that does the main part of the house and our room? Not until it gets down to freezing. The kids side of the house does when the internal temp gets below 67. My son is still too little to stay under a blanket, he kicks it off, so he is in fleece jammies, and I have to make sure the heat is on for him to stay warm. My daughter loves to be warm when she sleeps, so even though she has covers, she sleeps great too!

4. Do you ever wish your blog was private?

Well, it is. Not this one, but my other one is. I have a different blog, that is just for family and friends. It has pics of my kids, places we went, lots of personal stuff on it, that (no offense), I don't want the whole world to see. My kids faces aren't even on my Facebook page. That is mine, not my kids. I have heard to many stories, and maybe I am just paranoid, but this is more about me, and my life, than theirs.

5. Do you put your deodorant on before of after you put on your shirt?

Before, like as soon as I get out of the shower and dry off. Still nekkid. If not, I would always have it on my clothes. Sorry, probably more than you wanted to know! :)

Ok, I have to go do more stuff to be able to decorate my tree dangit!

Happy Friday!

Black Friday Fail

So Wednesday afternoon my BFf Melissa and I decided to try the mid nit shopping, for the fist time. And I mean fist time EVER. Neither one of us had ever done it before. She usually goes out of town on Thanksgiving and hubs never wanted to go, even before we had kids, so I never had anybody to go with. But really I had never seen the draw. Plus I do so much online shopping. So we decide we are going to do the whole thing. Toys R Us at 10 and then head to Target and Kohls after midnight. We had to be home by 3 because her hubs was driving to Mexico to go hunting.

Reminder: Neither of us have ever done this before.

We got the Be care of your surrondings talk from both of our guys before we left, as our TRU isn't in the best part of town. And we are off. So we drive to TRU which is about 30 min away. As we pull up, we notice the store next to it, their parking lot is full. We figured it was employee cars, because shoot, TRU had been open for almost 2 hours at this point. So I pull into the parking lot, and it's full, but we find a spot, and then look at the door, and there is a line to get in. And I don't mean 4or 5 people, but a line as deep as the building. And nasty people too. Police all over the place, so we said no, not worth it, we were going there to see what was there. Didn't really need anything specific. So we leave.

Reminder: Neither od us have ever done this before.

So we turn around, head back home to where Target and Kohls are. We drive another 45 minutes, and it's about 11:10. What are we going to do for 50 minutes as we wait for Target to open, so we decide to hit McD's and get some Diet Cokes just to kill some time. All the while not really paying attention to the line of cars that is on the street going in the direction of Target.

So we head to Target, which is in the same shopping center as Lowes, Best Buy, and Kohls. We know the lines at Best Buy are crazy. That's a given. So we pull into Target, don't see a line, but figure we will go ahead and get out and head that way just in case.

FOOLS! FOOLS! We were. Seriously, how naive can 2 people be. Well as we get closer, the line is out the door, the length of Target, and almost the depth of Target!! What? Target has a line as wide, and almost as deep? What the hell were we thinking? On top of this, it is about 45 degrees outside, with a 10mph north wind. Melissa is not feeling it. She is all hell no, we are not doing this. but I convince her with my blanket, to stay. So we do, we have about 25 minutes till it opens so no biggie. The guy tells us that when they open the door, they will let 30people in, wait 15 seconds, then another 30, etc. So at midnight we started walking, and we got in by 12:15. No biggie. We get our buggy, start casually walking, not really shopping for anything. Let all the crazys go to the electronics. We head to toys, decorations, clothes, etc.

I remember that I need a gallon of milk, so we go get that, and decide that since it is almost 1, we should probably go check out if we are going to go to Kohls before we head home.....

Reminder: Neither of us have ever done this before.

So we head to the check out, and there is a line. And we start walking to go to the back of the line. And we realize the line is snaked in and out of every aisle all the way to the back of the store. And then when the snaking gets to the back of the store, it continues half way back the depth of the store. We ask the guy directing people how long the wait is to check out, and he can't give us an accurate number because it all depends on our many items people have in their buggys, but an hour would be an ok guess.

Shut the front door! An hour? To check out? That's a bunch of crap!

We leave our buggy and walk. Laughing, hysterically, can't believe we didn't know how bad it would be. I mean, come on. We are two college graduates, with many years of shopping experience! How could we have been so foolish!

So we head to Kohls, first thing? Check the checkout line! WAY to long. So we leave.

At this point it is almost 1:30. It will take us 15 min to get home. So we leave. With nothing. BLACK FRIDAY EPIC FAIL.

So I wake up this morning, determned to go back. Walk in Target, get everything I had last night, including my milk, and am in and out in 30 mi.

Seriously.

Next year: oh yeah, we are doing it again, but we will have a plan, I can guarantee you that!