Another Admission

Some of you may know what a fan I am of this little show called "THE OFFICE." It is something we like to watch at our house every Thursday. Well, I have decided that I am going to admit that I find the goofish, lanky, witty, and messy-ish hair Jim Halbert kind of cute. There I said it!! Not the most masculine man I have ever seen, but come on girls...you know he is cute!! Admit it!!

Look at the ad I found he did for GAP. Cute right?

Well, I can finally come out of hiding! I can turn my Christmas lights on without fear of ridicule. Yes, I have to admit, I put my tree up the day after Halloween. I could not wait any longer. It almost went up BEFORE Halloween. I got all new decorations for my tree this year and could not wait to see how it would all come together. I love my tree!! Now I get to decorate the rest of my house. I love this time of year. I love the smell that comes with it. The smell of pine and cinnomon. Makes me so nestalgic. My parents are home this year for Christmas. They were out on a mission the last two Christmas's. I am excited for this year and the time we get to have together. I will post pictures soon of my tree!!

I am a dog pimp

I got a call last week from someone interested getting my dog Toby with their female. I have studded him out a couple time before and can always go for extra $$, especially this time of year. Anyway, I totally feel like a dog pimp. Just the talk alone about it makes me feel embarrassed. You have to figure out times to get them together and then hope that he "preforms" accordingly. This time around the other people were wondering how much Toby has "gotten around." I guess there is some him of HIV that can be passed from dogs and I had to detail who Toby had been with and how many times. Talk about uncomfortable!! We really do get some cute puppies though.

Well, it kind of worked

Yes, I guess I am proud to say that I got MOST of the things done on my list!! I do not know if posting for all my friends and family to see helped or not, but I did get them done. This week I am getting ready for Thanksgiving. It is at our house this year which comes with its own set of "To Do's."

I have to get the house clean and then the challenge comes in keeping it that way. It takes me so long to clean this house. Vacuuming it takes a good half hour alone. I was once told though that if you have a party at your house to not clean it until after it is done. That way, the house is clean for you and will stay that way longer. I do not know if I completly agree, but I guess I can see the idea behind it.

Week in review

Ever sit there at the end of your week and wonder where it went, what did I really get done, and why do things look the same as they did a week ago? Well, I figured that maybe if I review the things I accomplished last week and then set a list of "To Do's" for next, then maybe my days will seem more accomplished.

Sunday - church ( I can remember that one)
Monday - ?????
Tuesday - .....Mutual .....
Wednesday - ??????
Thursday - Sold a car
Friday - Shopping
Saturday - returned what I bought the day before and more shopping

Ok, so that did not help so much. Maybe I should just list my "To Do's" for this week.

Sunday - Church
Monday - Laundry, Paint upstairs shelves, Visiting Teaching
Tuesday - Grocery Shop, Get brakes on car done, Mutual
Wednesday - Clean House, mow lawn (probably for the last time this year)
Thursday - Christmas Shop, clean bathrooms
Friday - Finish Decorating for Christmas, Organize Toy room
Saturday - ????

Well, we will see if that helps any. I am sure that none of this is going to transpire, but it is a start.

Happy Birthday Son!

Happy Birthday Jacob!! I can not believe I am old enough to have a FIVE year old. When did this happen? It is the old time cliche of "Time Flies" but man, it really seems like it has. I watch this little boy grow up before my eyes. Watch him as he experiences the trials that come with it. I see his struggles and his triumphs and am so proud of who he is becoming. The job of being a mother is always so fulfilling when I look at the little people I am raising and am able to see the adults they are turning into. Before I know it, I am going to be sending this little man off onto his mission and then off to start a family of his own. I know my time is limited and I what to make a daily effort to raise the type of man that will be strong and courageous.

Jacob has such a tender heart. He is a pleaser and wants everyone around him to be happy. I can see the concern on his face when there is tension or sadness in others. Jacob has so many great qualities about him. He is a good friend and a good brother. I am proud of who he is and who he is becoming.

Jacob, know that I love you. Know that your Dad loves you and know that your sister love you. You are a special part of our family. I hope you continue to grow up with that smile on your face which spreads to others around you. I hope you know of the joy you bring to the people that know you. Happy Birthday to you!!