Ok, for all you parents out there... (bio parents, that is.  LOL)

After less than 24 hours alone with my 8 year old niece....  Yikes.   You all have my respect.  Or sympathy, I havent decided yet.  Shes been really good too, but... hard to be yourself with kids around.

Anyway, just had to say.  Props to the parents!

Not a creature was stirring, not even the visiting pugs....


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My little big Sissy says she's overwhelmed.  Not in an "I need to get out of here" way, but just awash in feelings stronger than what she is accustomed to.   And she isnt the only one feeling overwhelmed.  Mommy and I are swimming in a sea of yummies ourselves.  To be fair to dear little S, Mommy and I have been spoiling each other silly for nine ( Read more... )

*rubbing my eyes, expecting to wake up*

HAPPY!!!!!!  :)


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There is something extra special about christmastime this year.  Mommy and I have extended our special little circle, and including S in our plans has super-charged our xmas spirit.  We are both flying on mistletoe clouds right now, and couldnt be happier.

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Snow is sooooo pretty when you watch it fall from inside a warm home.

Its kinda depressing when you see it falling but are stuck at work, and have nothing to look forward to but trudging through the flakes and slush and slop to get home.

Wow, I really *am* in a cranky mood today.  Oh well.  Tomorrow is Friday.  And vacation.  Maybe Im just on

Happiness.  Contentment.  Bliss.

We all want it, crave it.  Underneath, it's all thats really important.

So what happens when you find it?

Nice problem to have, right?  Im not by any means saying it isn’t an enviable position to be in.  Im just contemplating how it alters one's perspective on the world.  Because it does.  It really does.  Have you ( Read more... )

Waaaaaaa!!!  *stomping feet*   I don wanna!  I don wanna ( Read more... )

Two bibs hanging in the family room.  A pink one and a blue one.  *giggle*

I'm in such a good mood...

Yeah, so...  Never done this.  Kinda feels weird.  Are you looking at me?  Why is that guy looking at me?  Why are you reading this?  Do I know you?  How did you find me?  I want answers dammit ( Read more... )