Thanksgiving completely snuck up on me this year with the move and add in the fact that it's been in the high 70's this week and everyone's walking around in shorts, well it just didn't seem possible we're ready to prepare a turkey feast already. Our family has so much to be thankful for this year, with boy's health earlier this year to the house, that I could sit here all day and write a sappy list. But I'll spare y'all. Instead I'll share some of the forgotten "thanks" on my list to kick off the holiday!
1. I'm thankful for not breaking anything when I tripped on some stairs in a home under construction. That's what you get for snooping in a spec when the sun is going down. Also, thankful no one saw me but boy.
2. I'm thankful boy offered to take pug to the ranch overnight to hunt earlier this week. Yes, please! I'll back his bag. Landry and I were able to enjoy the peace and quiet catching up on some Bravo recordings.
3. I'm thankful for our neighbor that helped me chase down both escapee pug's and then carry one home for me. Bless his heart.
4. I'm thankful for cable. Although, I need to add in I am not thankful that our new provider, Att&t U-verse, doesn't carry the Hallmark channel. What's up with that? Do they not realize I live for Hallmark Christmas movies starring forgotten 80's child star actors and Golden Girl reruns?
5. I'm thankful that I have no idea if Christmas cards will get sent this year or that I haven't even made a dent in my Christmas shopping. Actually it's I'm thankful that it's not keeping this type A girl up at night more than anything. Ask me in 3 weeks, might be a whole other ballgame.
Happy Thanksgiving sweet friends!!
Wednesday, November 21, 2012
Wednesday, November 14, 2012
a pouting pug
Pug's in desperate need of a xanax and with all his wimpering so am I. I was really nervous about moving pug from his home. He's not a fan of change and as his eyesight has worsened his anxiety level has risen because he has a hard time seeing things in front of him. Bless his heart, this pug mama is trying it all. I think it may just take time. Anyone have any experience with having a pet having a hard time with a move? I don't have the heart to tell him we get to do this again in a few more months.
We had my parents take the pug's before the movers came, but pug was on us sensing something was up. Then we didn't bring them to the rental until it was all set up. Landry was a champ at the move. He was phased for all of two minutes before he spotted his blanket on the sofa and then curled up and went to sleep. All the while pug began his whimpering and pacing. He loves being at my parents so I hope that helps. In the meantime he's too ticked to even pose for me. Goodness he is a drama pug!
On a totally random note has anyone had any problems with their iPhone camera freezing up when you try and take a picture? I know very off topic, but someone could save me a call to apple.
We had my parents take the pug's before the movers came, but pug was on us sensing something was up. Then we didn't bring them to the rental until it was all set up. Landry was a champ at the move. He was phased for all of two minutes before he spotted his blanket on the sofa and then curled up and went to sleep. All the while pug began his whimpering and pacing. He loves being at my parents so I hope that helps. In the meantime he's too ticked to even pose for me. Goodness he is a drama pug!
On a totally random note has anyone had any problems with their iPhone camera freezing up when you try and take a picture? I know very off topic, but someone could save me a call to apple.
Monday, November 12, 2012
a big weekend
I should add to that title...and exhaustive too. Well friends, we made it to the finish line of house selling 101 on Friday and officially closed. Although I'm thrilled to be done with all the showings and mess of selling, it was a lot harder to say goodbye and hand over the keys than we prepared ourselves for. Lots of ugly tears leaving that home and our neighbors.
But, now we're moving forward. We'll start the building of our new house this month and in the meantime we have rented a little place super close to my parents. It's a little like Everybody Loves Raymond, but without the brother. So far we are loving it! I can't even begin to tell you what a huge blessing this is to have them so close, especially for the holidays! So, Friday afternoon after closing the movers came and we loaded everything up and headed to the new place. We're so grateful for our parents because in theory moving always looks so easy and then you start and it's the worst mess ever. We spent the weekend unpacking and trying to make this place feel like home. Last month I had this scribbled on my chalkboard and the next day we we're under contract so I do believe it's a perfect reminder!
The internet and cable man just left and so I'm extra excited because I have a lot of tv and blog catching up to do while I unpack. I did hit my big goal for Monday and that was to get rid of all the boxes in the kitchen. It's a lot more fun unpacking than packing!
But, now we're moving forward. We'll start the building of our new house this month and in the meantime we have rented a little place super close to my parents. It's a little like Everybody Loves Raymond, but without the brother. So far we are loving it! I can't even begin to tell you what a huge blessing this is to have them so close, especially for the holidays! So, Friday afternoon after closing the movers came and we loaded everything up and headed to the new place. We're so grateful for our parents because in theory moving always looks so easy and then you start and it's the worst mess ever. We spent the weekend unpacking and trying to make this place feel like home. Last month I had this scribbled on my chalkboard and the next day we we're under contract so I do believe it's a perfect reminder!
The internet and cable man just left and so I'm extra excited because I have a lot of tv and blog catching up to do while I unpack. I did hit my big goal for Monday and that was to get rid of all the boxes in the kitchen. It's a lot more fun unpacking than packing!
Tuesday, November 6, 2012
book shopping
Time to talk books.
Truth be told there's not much to my list this month. I feel like the only thing I've been reading for the last few weeks is my sharpie handwriting on moving boxes. But a few weeks ago, I was at Half Price books and saw "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls and picked it up because I remembered it being popular a few years back. Let me say this book cost me a good few hours of sleep because I stayed up way into the wee hours reading. I could not put it down. Absolutely inspiring read and beautifully written. It's going on my favorite of 2012 list.
I also had ordered "Unglued" by Lysa TerKeurst which I can't even begin to say what appropriate timing this book came into place for me with the move. But move or no move definitely a must read as well. Also, a fast read too if your looking for something short and sweet.
I meant to add to my book shopping list last month the book by Sloane Crosley "I was Told There'd Be Cake" that I had read. This book had me from the title. Very funny and witty read. I need to pick up her other sometime.
Well that sums it up for me. What have you been reading lately? I'm needing some inspiration for what to pick up next so do share.
Truth be told there's not much to my list this month. I feel like the only thing I've been reading for the last few weeks is my sharpie handwriting on moving boxes. But a few weeks ago, I was at Half Price books and saw "The Glass Castle" by Jeannette Walls and picked it up because I remembered it being popular a few years back. Let me say this book cost me a good few hours of sleep because I stayed up way into the wee hours reading. I could not put it down. Absolutely inspiring read and beautifully written. It's going on my favorite of 2012 list.
I also had ordered "Unglued" by Lysa TerKeurst which I can't even begin to say what appropriate timing this book came into place for me with the move. But move or no move definitely a must read as well. Also, a fast read too if your looking for something short and sweet.
I meant to add to my book shopping list last month the book by Sloane Crosley "I was Told There'd Be Cake" that I had read. This book had me from the title. Very funny and witty read. I need to pick up her other sometime.
Well that sums it up for me. What have you been reading lately? I'm needing some inspiration for what to pick up next so do share.
Wednesday, October 31, 2012
happy pugoween!!
happy halloween from our pugidential candidates
bark obama & mutt romney!!
don't forget to vote!
forgive my lack of creativity...this move is exhausting.
Sunday, October 28, 2012
the view from here
our house has been on the market for awhile. after two contracts falling through and numerous showings i told boy i was done. he asked for one more month. i begrudgingly said yes. and two days later we were under contract.
in a few short weeks we will be saying goodbye to our first home. we'll be loading up and moving to a rental for six months while our house is being built. it's so bittersweet. we're not only leaving behind a great house that saw us through our first years of marriage, but also leaving behind the best neighbor's God could of ever blessed us with. i hate goodbyes.
so this is becoming my view that's multiplying daily. i started out going "this is going to be the most organized move ever" and had a list of what was in each box and everything was nice labeled and numbered. and now it's "throw that crap in a box and tape it up!!".
my view from behind the baby gate. the pug's are a bit unsure of all this. i keep reassuring them not to worry, the food bowls and the sofa are coming with us.
in the meantime, i'm heavily relying on my dark chocolate addiction to keep it together.
Wednesday, October 17, 2012
blog reminiscing
This month is just flying by. I feel like I'm behind on everything. And when I say everything, most importantly, this season's episodes of Parenthood and Revenge. I made the mistake of relying solely on my cable company to come through and put them on their on demand program so I could curl up in bed and watch them per my nightly routine, but they have failed me. The audacity of their generosity. Which led to a call to the cable company today and me trying to fix it.
Automated Voice: "Please state your technical issue in your own sentence"
Me: "Help!! I'm 3 weeks behind on Parenthood and haven't even started Revenge"
AV: "I'm sorry I do not understand. Please state your problem again"
Me: "NO PARENTHOOD!!"
AV: "I'm sorry I do not understand. Please hold for a representative"
Long conversation short the rep kindly pretended to care about my mini dilemma, and after numerous attempts to fix it...it appears the cable box must be replaced. So fingers crossed I get reunited with the Braverman's soon and can start Nashville too. You know because I need another drama in my life.
Anyway, with me being behind and all I found a post I started awhile back about blogging and it just never got posted. I had been thinking about how this year marks 5 years of my blogging. Crazy how fast the time goes. And I was thinking about some of the first blogs I read and the ones that inspired me to start my own.
I know Big Mama and BooMama were one of the first and oh how I wish I could remember how I even discovered them. And from there I branched out and started commenting on others and that started some amazing blog friendships. Sadly, as I look back on my blogroll it seems so many that I started out reading have moved on and no longer blog. Thankfully, you stumble into new ones along the way in this big ole' blog world. The best part of this 5 years of blogging is thinking about the first blogs you followed and when you started following them they may have had only 1 kiddo and now has 3 or they were single and are now married. So much fun to get to ride along on every blogger's journey.
So, I'm curious to know do you remember the blog or bloggers that inspired you to create your own spot in the blog world? Or maybe some of your first blog friends?
Automated Voice: "Please state your technical issue in your own sentence"
Me: "Help!! I'm 3 weeks behind on Parenthood and haven't even started Revenge"
AV: "I'm sorry I do not understand. Please state your problem again"
Me: "NO PARENTHOOD!!"
AV: "I'm sorry I do not understand. Please hold for a representative"
Long conversation short the rep kindly pretended to care about my mini dilemma, and after numerous attempts to fix it...it appears the cable box must be replaced. So fingers crossed I get reunited with the Braverman's soon and can start Nashville too. You know because I need another drama in my life.
Anyway, with me being behind and all I found a post I started awhile back about blogging and it just never got posted. I had been thinking about how this year marks 5 years of my blogging. Crazy how fast the time goes. And I was thinking about some of the first blogs I read and the ones that inspired me to start my own.
I know Big Mama and BooMama were one of the first and oh how I wish I could remember how I even discovered them. And from there I branched out and started commenting on others and that started some amazing blog friendships. Sadly, as I look back on my blogroll it seems so many that I started out reading have moved on and no longer blog. Thankfully, you stumble into new ones along the way in this big ole' blog world. The best part of this 5 years of blogging is thinking about the first blogs you followed and when you started following them they may have had only 1 kiddo and now has 3 or they were single and are now married. So much fun to get to ride along on every blogger's journey.
So, I'm curious to know do you remember the blog or bloggers that inspired you to create your own spot in the blog world? Or maybe some of your first blog friends?
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