While putting up the Christmas decorations today (yay!), we somehow got on the topic of snow -- which took us back to the first time my hubby took our unnamed daughter sledding. She must have been around five or six, and she had her first loose tooth (it will soon become clear why I associate those two events). And that front tooth was really, really loose -- at that nasty point where it was just hanging by a thread, but she refused to pull it. It just so happened, that day was the first ... VIEW POST
Say Cheese!
Baxter’s Story
I have GREAT news! I have finally broken Topher down, and he has agreed to put up my Christmas tree this weekend! It took me longer than I thought it would -- I must be losing my touch. Sadly, this will be our first Christmas without Baxter. We got Baxter when my unamed daughter was in the second grade. We rescued him from the Humane Society when they were at their old location. Topher and I went down there to get her a kitten for her birthday to help teach her responsibility. We walked ... VIEW POST
On The Road Again
My daughter received her learners permit, so anyone in the Andover/Wichita area should stay off the roads if at all possible. First of all, I can't believe she is old enough to have her permit. It makes me feel old. Actually, there are a lot of things anymore that make me feel old -- but back to the story. I started off having her drive down dirt roads. She did alright except anytime another car would approach, she would pull to the side of the road and come to a complete stop. Every ... VIEW POST
Faux Mercury Glass Pumpkin
I hope everyone had a great weekend! Mine was busy painting and watching movies, so not too bad. I love vintage mercury glass but I don't love the prices. I decided to make my own faux mercury glass using looking glass paint. I got the Krylon looking glass paint at Hobby Lobby. I looked at Lowe's and Michael's here in Wichita, but they didn't carry it. It was around $11 but I used the 40% off coupon from the Sunday paper so it wasn't so bad. ... VIEW POST
Weird things
Topher, my-daughter-that-wishes-to-remain-anonymous, and I were sitting around the dinner table the other night discussing strange and unusual things about ourselves. Well, it turns out we're about as strange as Morticia, Gomez and Wednesday. I'm pretty certain they may revolt if I share their quirks (I know my teenager would disown me), so I am bravely going to pass along a few of my own. The shortened list is as follows: I almost never eat with spoons. I don't know what it is I just ... VIEW POST
Look For The Signs
Yesterday my daughter was home from school sick. I was tired, and I thought how nice it would be to just veg out with her in the basement watching movies all day. Then the little voice in my head reminded me that I have errands to run, a new blog post was due, and I had multiple projects to work on. I also reminded myself that she's 15 and will only be under my roof for another 3 1/2 years. That makes me sad. At this age, we can have some pretty nasty fights, but a lot of the time we have ... VIEW POST
If Only There Were Thanksgiving Carols…
This morning, I looked over at Topher and nonchalantly said, "I'm ready to put my tree up." He replied, "Christmas tree?" And I said, "Yep." I know I haven't packed away my Halloween decorations yet, but as soon as I do I want a Christmas wonderland. Thanksgiving decorations are kind of lame, so I just want to fast forward to my favorite holiday. Topher disagrees. He thinks it's too soon. I usually but my tree up on the day after Thanksgiving (which he thinks is too early), but I think ... VIEW POST
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