Please?????be HAPPY for me!

Back in July I ordered a new Vanity. I was worried because it was a month out and we might? need it before then. [Oh how hopeful/foolish I was!] Anyway, tomorrow I paint the HANGING new powder room door. That's IT, we are DONE!!! Oh happy day. I haven't the COURAGE to mention to him that we haven't even STARTED the shower room. It's sorta sad to see a grown man cry!

On another note. I got a fab. gift this  week. Some GREAT GUYS gave me a cabinet. Not just ANY cabinet but one that was made in 1948 for a television. It is beautiful!!! It has been converted into a wine cabinet. Boy, do these two KNOW me. Thanks guys! I don't want to look a 'gift horse' in the mouth but--- You could have FILLED it first!

Ideas---who needs them?

Didya ever notice----the person who HAS the idea--is RARELY the person who has to do the actual WORK! Case in point---'Honey, I want to replace the  door between the hallway and the powderoom!' Ok, we have an idea! To start with, I have neither the tools or the know-how,  just the idea, AND total confidence that HE can do it. We go to Lowe's yesterday. I spend 25 dollars for a six-panel door that will fit. This is JUST the door. It has no hardware or even cut-outs for the handle OR hinges. Now it's HIS turn. He has to make cut-outs for the hinges and door handle AND latch. Then he has to install said hardware. THEN hang the door to be sure it fits. Then he has to take the door off and take off ALL the hardware so I can paint it. Little wonder the poor man GROWLS every time I start a sentence with, 'Honey, I have an idea---:]

New Twist to and OLD game!

Everyone [who is anyone] knows Janurary is for ORGANIZING! Here's the kicker-I NEVER get it finished. What happens, is that I start out strong and then peter out before anything acually gets accomplished. So,,,, this year I've decided to do things a bit differently. I'm going to ASSUME that I won't get it finished, therefore, I WILL finish whatever litte project I start. What this means is that if I find something that I either want to display OR DISCARD I wiill do it right then and NOT sit it aside to deal with later. Best case...there will be small 'bits and pieces' of my home which actually ARE organized. Has this method worked for anyone....anyone....no?....oh well, I'm going to try it anyway. .....You could AT  LEAST wish me LUCK!

Potatoes and unusual smells!!!

Occasionally I ask myself, 'are you 50+ or a mere teen?' This is often when I have done something really REALLY dumb! [see what I think of teens? oh dear!] Anyway, this has to do with the afore mentioned potatoes. About a week ago Bryon and I went shopping with Bre's money, [I LOVE when that happens:] we picked up what WE wanted and also most of the stuff on her list. One of the things on her list was red potatoes. They were accidently left in the car. It has been 'bittery cold' [at least for US!] so 'no problem!' A coulpe of days ago I remember them so I take them out and sit them on the kitchen table where they have remained until this morning. I pick them up to 'finallly' put them away. The bag is dripping????  What???? Oh yeah, if you FREEZE potatoes and then thaw them, guess what? I can't believe I did that! This would also explain the lovely smell I've been trying to mask with 'scented' candles. Who do I know that would pull this stunt? Oh my, NO ONE! Needless to say, I owe Bre a bag of potatoes. Happy Thursday all and remember, DON'T FREEZE THOSE POTATOES!

HO-HO-HO-hoooooo----

Less than 2 weeks to Christmas! Am I streeessed! Nope! Wonder why? I think it might have something to do with all the WONDERFUL things that keep happening. I LOVE this season. Life is good! I was shopping with Bre last night and get a text from Bryon. He'll be home about 9 days sooner than expected. Yipeee! I'm a little worried about his stuff still being a mess in the garage, but hey----I've got a day to get it cleaned up. I've missed him and am SO looking forward to his return! At work the wonderful family we work for decided to 'dole' out Christmas bonus checks AGAIN this year. They are pretty wonderful to us, and so generous.[lets just say--I COULD buy that flat screened t.v. if I really WANTED to.] A co-worker [and friend] invited Briddy and I to his home next Saturday to a Christmas buffet. I was a little disappointed that our annual Christmas party was bowling this year but only because that meant no dressing in my Christmas finery. Now, we have this lovely party to attend. I am still really enjoying Bre's light display and have found a few little gifts for my loved ones. As I said 'LIFE IS GOOD!' Merry CHRISTmas everyone.

OW!!!! That HURTS!

You are not going to believe this! [I promise!] I have been spending my money 1 month in advance. Yes, I pay ALL my bills, yes, I pay off my credit cards IN FULL each month, yes, I CAN eat but--- By the time everything is paid I'm out of money and have to rely on my Credit cards to get by. Dennis was LIVID when I told him. He's been after me for YEARS to not use Credit cards AT ALL! So--what do I do??? Good question-- I choose THIS MONTH to ween myself. All the bills ARE paid [til NEXT payday] and I am indeed broke but instead of using credit, I'm pulling from SAVINGS and using CASH!  Let tell you--THAT BITES! Every time I spend a dime I have to give up some of my hard saved CASH. Santa is going to be a real TIGHTWAD this year. It has been a learning experience however and I DO recommend it. You'd be surprised what you DON"T need when it's going to hurt RIGHT NOW instead of LATER! Oh well, to those on my gift list--sorry I was dumb enough to think it would be a good idea to be fiscally responsible THIS MONTH! Know I love you anyway!!!!

Christmas lights????

I want an 'old fashioned' Christmas in the worst way. Not 'old fashioned' like Victorian, old fashioned like MY childhood. I find myself only wanting 'old fashioned' candy, decorations, ect. I would even get a real tree if I could talk myself into it.  With that one however, there was a 'reality' check. Wait, they're messy, I don't have a tree stand AND they can be dangerous. Anyway, I buy 'old fashioned' Christmas lights. you know, the Big ones, like when I was little. [yeah I remember life BEFORE mini lights.] So Breane gets all excited and wants to put them up right away. Ok, it's dark and COLD outside. I tell her, 'you're on your own!!! She doesn't care. She starts to take them out of the package and drops them. Two lights get broken. She yells at me for, [get this] buying GLASS ones. I ask you, 'Is there ANY other kind??? She insisted mini's were PLASTIC. Yeah, in what universe??? Breane darling, ALL light BULBS are GLASS!!!!!