Pets and Family

What is it with people giving away their pets?

I just don't get it. First I heard of one that had a baby and the cat was having an issue. Then I hear of another that has found out there is an allergy in the house. SO!!

My husband and my kid push me to over in to depression, but i don't get rid of them! Yet. They are family. As are my kitties. They are a commitment. You figure it out, don't you? Is it a death thing? Death is another deal all together, a deal breaker. Nope, not for either situation.

Although, Mine could be, so hey.......................

"Anyone want a barely used husband and a slightly turned teenager - I'll take your best offer"

Merry Christmas

Gifts For Men

Buying gifts for men is not nearly as complicated as it is for women. Follow these rules and you should have no problems.

Rule #1:
When in doubt - buy him a cordless drill. It does not matter if he already has one. I have a friend who owns 17 and he has yet to complain. As a man, you can never have too many cordless drills. No one knows why.

Rule #2:
If you cannot afford a cordless drill, buy him anything with the word ratchet or socket in it. Men love saying those two words. "Hey George, can I borrow your ratchet?" "OK. By-the-way, are you through with my 3/8-inch socket yet?" Again, no one knows why.

Rule #3:
If you are really, really broke, buy him anything for his car. A 99-cent ice scraper, a small bottle of deicer or something to hang from his rear view mirror. Men love gifts for their cars. No one knows why.

Rule #4:
Do not buy men socks. Do not buy men ties. And never buy men bathrobes. I was told that if God had wanted men to wear bathrobes, he wouldn't have invented Jockey shorts.

Rule #5:
You can buy men new remote controls to replace the ones they have worn out. If you have a lot of money buy your man a big-screen TV with the little picture in the corner. Watch him go wild as he flips, and flips, and flips.

Rule #7:
Do not buy any man industrial-sized canisters of after shave or deodorant. I'm told they do not stink - they are earthy.

Rule #8:
Buy men label makers. Almost as good as cordless drills. Within a couple of weeks there will be labels absolutely everywhere. "Socks. Shorts. Cups. Saucers. Door. Lock. Sink." You get the idea. No one knows why.

Rule #9:
Never buy a man anything that says "some assembly required" on the box. It will ruin his day and he will always have parts left over.

Rule #10:
Good places to shop for men include Northwest Iron Works, Parr Lumber, Home Depot, John Deere, Valley RV Center, and Les Schwab Tire. NAPA Auto Parts and Sear's Clearance Centers are also excellent men's stores. It doesn't matter if he doesn't know what it is. "From NAPA Auto, eh? Must be something I need. Hey! Isn't this a starter for a '68 Ford Fairlane? Wow! Thanks."

Rule #11:
Men enjoy danger. That's why they never cook - but they will barbecue. Get him a monster barbecue with a 100-pound propane tank. Tell him the gas line leaks. "Oh the thrill! The challenge! Who wants a hamburger?"

Rule #12:
Tickets to a football game are a smart gift. However, he will not appreciate tickets to "A Retrospective of 19th Century Quilts." Everyone knows why.

Rule #13:
Men love chainsaws. Never, ever, buy a man you love a chainsaw. If you don't know why - please refer to Rule #8 and what happens when he gets a label-maker.

Rule #14:
It's hard to beat a really good wheelbarrow or an aluminum extension ladder. Never buy a real man a step ladder. It must be an extension ladder. No one knows why.

Rule #15:
Rope. Men love rope. It takes them back to our cowboy origins, or at least The Boy Scouts. Nothing says love like a hundred feet of 3/8" manila rope.

Figuring it out

Had an epiphany the other day.

I can not get a car in the spring as I had planned. I will be losing part of the income I have grown to count on over the past 13 years. Because I am now status - married - This I knew and have been trying to prepare myself for, but the bulb went on while I was thinking about the spring and affording a car payment. That is my car payment and it will be gone after this tax season. As a matter of fact - when I shared this with a girlfriend, she told me I might just end up with a bill! I need to phone them ASAP. My thoughts were that it is based off your last years income tax, going from July to July, I should be good. However, I might not be either. Shit and Fuck!

However, as I scrolled through the Family Maintenance website, looking for any hope of support from there (he is in owing status) i stumbled across links. Links that took me other places saying that if your last court order was before 2006 it could be easily upgraded because the *new* pay scale came out! So even though he is in arrears ......... this would work very well in Charlotte's favor, eventually.

Now speaking of Charlotte, she needs her mummy home in the evenings. Working like I do into the nights and missing out on EVERY Saturday for the last year has taken its toll on her. she needs me here. I am trying to figure out how to make that happen. An opportunity was presented to me yesterday to work for a company where I would be off at night. Only work to the latest, 5:30. Still doesn't get me home after school like she needs, but not working till 8 is better. Having Saturdays off is better. I will Never get that where I work now. So I don't have a resume, but I think I will wander down and just see. You never know. I was also told that their benefits package is waaaay better than the one I have now. Which would also be good. We are in desperate need of dental. Change is hard for me, but I am a mom first and The Queen needs the change. I will try to locate my big girl panties this morning.

Disneyland is fast approaching. I have been wondering about shuttles and tours and i guess I better make sure we are not stuck at LAX. I have been told that there are shuttles there. but don't i need to reserve them? I am not good with the not having a solid plan, so I think i will look into that today too.

Lots to figure out and my mind is so scattered.

Boop Boop!

I am up!

I am happenin'

It is December 8 2011 holy Carp! time just goes doens't it?

i am tired and my tummy feels queasy, but it is a good day so far. That makes me feel good.

What is with the tum tum?

I think i felt a weeee bit of excitement for Christmas this morning. this is Good! I like it! Wrapped some prezzies for the boys and I enjoyed it! this is also good. Looked at my tree and thought it was pretty. Another good thought. Think I might wear bells today ........... another Kristi Christmas thing! this is good. So good!

Am I on the upswing of the downswing I've been on? I sure as heck hope so. Looking forward to my happy moods to make an appearance. Energy. Oranges. Positive outlook!

YaY!

Just Close My Eyes

So tired - the lung thing is going along. The butterfly lungs have subsided and the cough is soooo much less. I have a fancy inhaler that makes my lips sore and tastes a little weird. What is up with the random nausea? and So So tired. I think the tired part is the depression. If I could just close my eyes and go to sleep for a bit .......... My tired would be better and my tummy too I think!

Took today off and managed to get more baking done this AM, more laundry, clean parts of the kitchen/livingroom, catch up on Costco shopping and had a girlfriend over for early morning coffee. Now on to wrapping a couple more gifts, cooking supper and getting ready for The Queen's Christmas concert that is tonight.

Maybe that's why i am so sleepy at 3 in the afternoon?!!

Back to the doc tomorrow - he wants me to be able to blow 500 instead of the 340 i did last week. Ahhhhh the life of a sick girl!

I am really beginning to believe that I am quite mentally insane and that is my biggest issue

Blog On Dudes!

Christmas 2

Okay - so I am trying my damndest to get into this Christmas thing.

Holy Carp - I am behind on everything and anything that has to do with the season! This is soooo not like me. I AM depressed. Shit! it snuck up on me.

Well time to turn it around - hope I can do it.

Can we back up a week so I can catch up on the baking, shopping, decorating and visiting??

WoW! that blanket sure covered me. Hope it stays receded. I can still see its satin fringe, but at least it is not up over my head.

Today the Tree and I will attempt to locate some decorations that seem to be MIA. Bring on the carols please.

WooHooo - tis the season to be jolly! So lets get on it!

This Christmas

I have decked my halls - but it's just not the masterpiece of Christmas it normally is and I kinda don't care. What is going on with me?