Yours, mine and ours!

Don't you just hate it when someone asks you a question you can't answer? Did I not have an answer or did I have too MANY answers. Ok, this is how it played out: I'm telling a friend that I had put together a basket to acknowledge a co-workers new baby. I had put a lot of work into the basket. There were gifts for the new baby [naturally], the new mom, and the other children in the family. I was rather proud of it. The friend says, 'I thought you weren't a member of his fan club?' Me: 'I'm not." Him: 'So, why did you do it?' That would be the question! I've decided it wasn't not having an answer, it was too many answers.
1. To smooth strained relations with the co-worker.
2.because I will be shortly acknowledging my boss's new addition.
3. because ALL children are precious.
4.because I'd like to think of my co-workers as friends
5. most important, and least explainable, because I WANTED TO.
Am I glad I did it? You bet! The whole family came in to get the basket and they were so ever so sweet. I hope little R.J enjoyed his gift. What a cutie! I'm getting really excited about acknowledging Dallen's addition. He in China picking up his new daughter. She's 2 and a half and weights 25 pounds. I going to have fun with this. Does anyone know how I can get a box of bubblegum cigars?

Que Sera, Sera--or something like that!

Far as I know, 'the man' is due back in town today. Sooo Wendy, is the sheetrock patch finished? Beats me! I had to stop cuz I din't KNOW if is was finished or not. Therefore, the que sera, sera' what's the next line? Oh yeah, 'whatever will be, will be.' I refuse to STRESSSSSS about much of anything these days. It's all preception anyway. I can't go but a couple of days without getting my 'butt chewed' at work. I could stress and say 'no fair, it's not my fault!' OR I can just take it and try to do the best job I know how. [I opted for the second choice.] I decided awhile back that there is very little worth stressing about, be it, my job, family relationships, car payments, ect. ect.. I've decided 'do your best' is my motto, and if that's not good enough????? QUE SERA, SERA!

This weeks Project

'Just tell me how and let me do it, I'll learn faster that way." This is what I used to tell my new bosses. [I haven't had one of those in awhile!] Anyway, I've watched Dennis patch several holes in the house. The first one being in the back bedroom. [remember THAT one Brandon?] So I've seen sheetrock patch done several times. Dennis had started a patch in the 'powder room' ceiling before he left town. I've decided to finish it. The other night when I sanded it and applied more mud the kids thought I was painting [because I made such a MESS!]Obviously, I don't have the process mastered yet. Anyway, I think I can do it but I'm a bit nervous. Dennis is sooooo picky about the work he does here. I've decided not to take it beyond the point where he can strip it down and re-do it if he doesn't like it. I find that it is sorta fun to work with it. As much as I appreciate Dennis's help I think he makes me nervous about trying stuff on my own. I'll have to talk to him about that as I'd really like to learn how to do some of this myself. Wish me luck!

I HAVE to share!!!

Do any of you remember Tupperware parties?? Well, I went to a party like that [only soooooo much better] that Bridget and Sheena had recently. I don't remember the company's name but----I am happy. The 'home' items you can buy are a little pricey but worth it. I picked out two pictures for the dressing room [when it is finished] they were $24.50 each [plus shipping] but they are BEAUTIFUL! So much better quality than I've seen anywhere in town. I think that if I wanted to, I could still have them hanging in 30 years. I can't tell you the other item I bought as it's a Christmas gift for Brandon and Rachel. It is also a very high quality. I guess sometimes that old saying is true: 'You get what you pay for.' Anyway, if any of you are invited to a 'home accents' party, GO! [provided you've found out from Bridget that it's the same company]

Missing the 'out of town' company. It's been awhile since I've 'put myself out' to have a good time. Weds, evening with them ,Briddy, and the Bradster was wonderful. Last night we all really enjoyed the Brick Oven. There again, Pricey but good!

Him: #%**@# Me: Oh my!!!!!

Ok, to make this funny, you have to know that Dennis DOESN'T swear. Ok, maybe I should re-phrase that, Dennis doesn't swear around ME! [some gentleman thing] So, I'm on the computer this morning, [checking my bank balances] Dennis is in the bathroom sheetrocking a hole in the ceiling. Suddenly he turns the air 'blue.' Oh my, what could be the problem. I WAS SO SHOCKED by what I was hearing that I started looking for a place to hide. I figured something really, really bad must have happened. When I finally peeked around the bathroom door frame it was to see a very shame-faced man who had forgotten I was anywhere around. I'll NEVER let him live this one down!!!!!! The problem??? The ceiling had gotten wet and he was having trouble with the patch! Boy, does that man NEED a vacation. Or in the words of Eric [70's show] 'No one has EVER needed to get away like I need to get the hell out of here!!!!'[ or something like that:]