Things I've Learned Thursday
Some of you have asked about the fire and whether anyone was hurt. Unfortunately, the family dog was killed. But, there was no one home at the time. The fire started as a result of a cigarette in the garage. With three adults and 4 kids living there, the community has come to the rescue providing clothes, food, shelter and Christmas gifts and even a new dog.
On to the things I've learned...
1) Never let a 2 year old lick the beaters of a Red Velvet cake two hours before bedtime. She refused to go to sleep for two hours and even then, it was a battle.
2) Christmas isn't Christmas without watching a Charlie Brown Christmas.
3) When a two year old comes running to you and says, "Look Momo!" and then sticks her hands down her pants and says, "Look poop!" and has it all over her hands, I'm learning to stay calm and breathe deeply.
4) I learned that not getting a job offer is very disappointing. I learned though, that finding something to make me smile makes the disappointment a bit easier to handle.
5) I have Wii avoidance issues. I'm so worried that when I step on the balance board my Mii is going to look like an oompa loompa.
6) Firemen and firewomen are truly heroes.
7) Kids wish lists when I was a kid were so much simpler. I remember wanting a jump rope, a pretend telephone, a Nancy Nurse doll and an etch a sketch. Oh, and pick up sticks! Kids toys now are so expensive. Baby Boo wants a kitchen...sung to the tune of $165.00.
8) It's only at Christmas time that I crave tamales.....not just any tamales but the ones that my neighbor who passed away used to make. I wish that I had gotten her recipe. There is no other tamale like hers.
9) I had no idea what a snowbird was until I moved here to the Coachella Valley. The town I live in is hustling with activity and there are license plates from people everywhere. I don't blame them...we're still in shorts and capris right now. And, we're bringing out the bbq grills.
10) Son in Boo is Christmas songs challenged. He honestly (bless his heart) thought that it was a "partridge in a cherry tree".
What have you learned?
On to the things I've learned...
1) Never let a 2 year old lick the beaters of a Red Velvet cake two hours before bedtime. She refused to go to sleep for two hours and even then, it was a battle.
2) Christmas isn't Christmas without watching a Charlie Brown Christmas.
3) When a two year old comes running to you and says, "Look Momo!" and then sticks her hands down her pants and says, "Look poop!" and has it all over her hands, I'm learning to stay calm and breathe deeply.
4) I learned that not getting a job offer is very disappointing. I learned though, that finding something to make me smile makes the disappointment a bit easier to handle.
5) I have Wii avoidance issues. I'm so worried that when I step on the balance board my Mii is going to look like an oompa loompa.
6) Firemen and firewomen are truly heroes.
7) Kids wish lists when I was a kid were so much simpler. I remember wanting a jump rope, a pretend telephone, a Nancy Nurse doll and an etch a sketch. Oh, and pick up sticks! Kids toys now are so expensive. Baby Boo wants a kitchen...sung to the tune of $165.00.
8) It's only at Christmas time that I crave tamales.....not just any tamales but the ones that my neighbor who passed away used to make. I wish that I had gotten her recipe. There is no other tamale like hers.
9) I had no idea what a snowbird was until I moved here to the Coachella Valley. The town I live in is hustling with activity and there are license plates from people everywhere. I don't blame them...we're still in shorts and capris right now. And, we're bringing out the bbq grills.
10) Son in Boo is Christmas songs challenged. He honestly (bless his heart) thought that it was a "partridge in a cherry tree".
What have you learned?
Comments
Enjoy the glorious day!!!
Poop on the hands...ooooo...
What have I learned today? To duck even lower when I go in the crawl space...bashing the side of my head on the corner of the heating duct was NOT a smart move (my head is still spinning!!).
Here I am WANTING to stay in Florida, but have to go home to dark, wet, cold, Indiana before all the burglars figure out we're not there.
This was a great post filled with all kinds of surprises, some you definitely don't want to be seeing anytime soon, like the Poo!
I love your Charlie Brown Christmas tree! It looks just like the real thing. Tamales are my favorite all year long, especially the authentic and homemade ones.
Love and Hugs ~ Kat
Oh my LEAST FAVORITE CAKE is red velvet!! I recall telling my mother to never make it again when I was a child. Did she listen to me? NO!!
Baby Boo is a riot!!
Re job, the right one has not appeared for you. Yet. And yes, fire fighters are awesome!!!
xoxo
What I have learned is that sending your 3 1/2 year old to pre-school will guarantee that she will be well one week and sick the next!
BTW, when you get a minute, stop by, I have something for you today!
I loved your list. The poop story is one to keep for her first serious boyfriend (the one you don't like!)
A job will come just be patient. I was out of work for a while but am working now in a field I never thought I would be in - accounting.
Who knew? God knew?
LOL at the Oompa Loompa Mii. I wanna punch my Mii at times.
I've learned that happiness can't be bought. You must find it within.
Hallie
I can't fix everything. That's God's job.
Not getting a job offer is certainly disappointing, but just think of rejection as their unfortunate lack of insight into how wonderful you are. Their loss!
Sorry for the cake batter debacle!
Baby Boo is adorable. Red face and all.
What have I learned? That having NOTHING to do at work is just as tiring as having TOO MUCH to do.
Missed you while I was away. I've been reading and catching up. It sounds like you've been very busy. And your home looks so beautiful for the holidays!!!!
Merry Christmas to you and yours!
xo