I need a laptop. That's all there is to it. It's way too hard for me to venture down to the dungeon in the winter to boot up my way too slow computer. I'm currently accepting donations.
Beware, this is a compilation of previous posts over the last couple of weeks that never got posted.
1. Last week Jack got his first real haircut. My mullet trims weren't helping with his Frasier hair-do so I bit the bullet and took him to a shop. Poor Jack thought his ears were going to be cutoff but he got through it and it was worth it.
1. Last week Jack got his first real haircut. My mullet trims weren't helping with his Frasier hair-do so I bit the bullet and took him to a shop. Poor Jack thought his ears were going to be cutoff but he got through it and it was worth it.
Here's Jack trying to figure things out. They try and distract him with fancy movies, fancy firetrucks and fancy tile floors.
Poor Jack ... no longer distracted. It really was so sad.
My handsome man can sure drag it out but he was thrilled with the balloon. Thank goodness for the balloon!2. A couple of weeks ago was Ute Sunday that was actually held on Saturday this year. Sadly, I couldn't make it to the festivities but my kids had fun! B's lawn turned out great once again and luckily the date change didn't jinx the team!
3. Papa Murphy's Philly Cheese Steak Pizza. Have you tried it? A couple of days after my mouth surgery I saw the commercial, realized I hadn't cooked anything for dinner and sent Gator to pick one up. I usually don't go for this kind of stuff but the drugs may have been strong and I wasn't in my normal state of mind. If you like Cheez Wiz sauce, fake-steak, and the smell of barf, buy this pizza. You won't be disappointed.
4. I have a book that I have been renewing over the last couple of months at the library. Problem is, I don't have this book. I am absolutely convinced I returned it but am terrified to tell the librarians that they made a mistake. These people are frightening, with their ID lanyards and bifocals. In the meantime, I guess I'll keep renewing?
5. I am obsessed with knitting ... which happens to be another reason why this blog hasn't been updated.
Every time I start a new project Ella tearfully asks if I'm making her a scarf. Knowing that she would probably never wear it, I knitted her a scarf just so she would stop asking. I thought I could just whip up a quick pink number but when I gave her the thumbs up, she walked right over to my yarn bin started digging and said, "I want this, and this, and this, and this ... with stripes." So much for my quick afternoon project! Anyway, it turned out cute and sure enough, after 30 second into taking this picture she said, "I don't like this. It itches." Guess the Ultra Soft yarn wasn't so soft.6. Speaking of yarn, I decided to venture to a new knitting project. This is my first Felted bag. The colors aren't my favorite but there's slim pickins in the yarn isle at Michaels. It was easier than I thought and other than a few mistakes in the directions (and my part as well!) it turned out really fun! It's still a little wet in this picture so it still needs to be shaped a little more.
7. Speaking of Michaels, I never want to got there again for yarn. Valerie and I paid a visit to the Needlepoint Joint in Ogden and it sure was something! I didn't know what half the stuff in there was used for but it was heaven! I used to want to be a Barnes & Noble Hobo ... no more! Well, not this year, anyway. I want to be a Needlepoint Joint Junkie and live there for a week and paw the $80 cashmere yarn, sniff the wood flooring and shelving, and knit 30 pairs of socks. Although, I'm not really sure they allow treats and cokes in there and the owner is a little scary ... if she could not be there when I come for my vacation, I would appreciate it.8. Lately, I've been getting glimpses of my life with Ella 10 years down the road. For example, a couple of weeks ago we were getting ready to go to a dinner/party and Ella was chatting with me while I got ready. I put on a sweater and I had a glimpse of my future -
E: "Uggh, you're wearing that again? You wear that every dang day. Uggh."
L: "Honey, I don't wear this every dang day and maybe I don't have a closet full of cute clothes to wear like you do."
E: "Well, maybe you should get some cute clothes to wear."
Here's another. Last week, Ella comes home from somewhere, maybe dance or something? I don't know, but she starts talking about a girl. Let's call her Wendy.
E: "Mom, today Wendy's hair was up to here (indicating short hair) and uggh, it was awful!
L: "Ella, that's not a very nice thing to say."
E: "Oh, I didn't say that to her!"
L: "Honey, I don't wear this every dang day and maybe I don't have a closet full of cute clothes to wear like you do."
E: "Well, maybe you should get some cute clothes to wear."
Here's another. Last week, Ella comes home from somewhere, maybe dance or something? I don't know, but she starts talking about a girl. Let's call her Wendy.
E: "Mom, today Wendy's hair was up to here (indicating short hair) and uggh, it was awful!
L: "Ella, that's not a very nice thing to say."
E: "Oh, I didn't say that to her!"
I guess I can be thankful she uses discretion when speaking. I can only imagine what will come out of her sassy mouth when she's 14! Yikes!
9. Tonight was Ella's Christmas Dance Recital. I was a little nervous because she is in an older aged class and I was afraid she'd end up being the puny girl who can't keep up. I had nothing to worry about - she did a great job! I love watching her dance!
10. Saturday I turned 30! I'm excited to be 30! This is going to be a good year for me, I know it. I got to spend my day cheering on the Utes without my crying kids and I loved it! The game was fantastic, we had great seats, great weather and great food!
Happy Thanksgiving, everybody!
