I'm the map!

W got a laptop with his tax return. It's coming in today. It's like Christmas for him. I won't be home tonight because I'm meeting friends which is just as well since he'll be enthralled by his new toy.

I claimed I was going to put it all into the savings. Then W said the magic words "you should get a GPS". What a brilliant idea. Especially after my episode last August where I got lost in Boston 3 times!!! I now want to go back to the building and start from there. 

I got a Garmin and made sure that it speaks the street names. No guessing here. I can't change the voice but it's pleasant enough. I haven't had the chance to use it in a real situation yet but I'm going into Boston tomorrow so I'll let you know how it turns out. 

Most likely, it will be a building that's right next to the pike so there will be no confusion on my part or need for the GPS.

Such is life.

More prayers

Some of you have been asking how my cousin N's baby girl was doing. I'm sad to say she passed away last Friday. Please keep his family in your prayers to give them the strength they will need.

Thank you!

Sunday already?

I can't believe it's Sunday. We had quite a busy weekend.

First up: The Birthdays

Saturday was our nephew A's birthday party. He's turning 5 tomorrow. We got to play Hungry Hungry Hippos and Matchbox cars. The funny thing was, A didn't want to have his lunch because he wanted cake first. He spent most of his birthday party in his bedroom. He did eventually eat a piece of pizza AND got to eat his cake.

Today we went to our niece P's birthday party. She turned 2 on Friday. There were about 10 children under the age of 5 there, chaos ensued. P and her sister L had a few meltdowns because they were in dyer need for a nap. They did once everyone left. It was a good time at both parties.

Second up: The Showing

On Friday a real estate agent called to make an appointment to see our condo. I told her during the week was fine and she said she'd call back after she spoke with her client. Well, she called back on Sunday and said they'd like to see it in 15 minutes. Now, most of my cleaning had been done but there was more left and neither W or I hadn't showered. I agreed anyways. I didn't want to turn them down.

I'm glad I didn't, they seem really interested and the real estate lady said that the couple wanted to make their decision in the next couple of days.

I so hope they call to make an offer.

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On Wednesday and Thursday I went over to my sister W's house to help her out with her newborn twins, S and G; and 14 month old, D. They were all such a joy.


I danced and played with D. He also led me around the house about a gazillion times pointing at everything saying "Wow!" I had to sing him to sleep on Thursday night. Poor thing, had to listen to me sing. He probably pretended he fell asleep so I would stop.

I sang to the newborns too but I don't think they're much of critics right now because they don't know what's out there. I also had to do 4 am feedings. I was a bit discombobulated the first night and it showed when one of the babies was crying and I knew I had to get him. I picked him up and looked at W and said "Do I change this thing?" I woke up a little after that and knew what I had to do.

Here are some pics of the brood.

Vacation Week

W writing to you today. I love school vacation weeks. My commute to work is 1/2 hour shorter than usual for the whole week because traffic is at a minimum as parents stay home to watch their kids. I have heard that some schools are cutting this week short to make up for all the snow days. Hopefully all the parents are still using their vacation time.

Have a great day and may your commute be quick and easy.

V-day Bah humbug!!!

W back again, another Valentines Day has gone by and good riddance. The only people who are happy on V-day are women in relationships.

The women not in relationships are made to feel left out and that something is wrong with them. Same with Men out of relationships, but on top of it some, in a humiliating attempt to "fit in", try and use the day to "make it happen" with the appropriate partner. Usually resulting in a complete crash and burn and demoralizing them even more.

Men in relationships have it worse. Unless you have a partner who is just as uninvolved in the pseudo-holiday as you (thank you E), then you are made to feel that you have to perform on this day. You are weighted down with unfair expectation involving gift giving, staging events and trying to live up to Hollywood inspired expectations.

Now before all the women start with the "I bought a card for my man" stuff. I agree you may have reciprocated however the pressure for you to perform wasn't there. If you do not believe me just listen to the talk now, the day after. Everyone asks the woman "What did he do for you?" "What did he get for you?". The man gets asked "What did you do for her?" "What did you get her?" Thus the expectations the man faces. The day is not about showing mutual love, giving and taking, but about men trying to one up each other so women can brag.

Thank you Hallmark for creating this bogus holiday to increase your sagging cards sales between Christmas and Easter.

Check it out

Today's blog I'd like to mention a few of my friends websites. Check them out!

My very first friend, J, personalizes and distributes promotional items for you or your business: brand-rascals.com. 

If you are looking for wicked awesome photography, my friend B's website is the place to be: Painted with Light Photography.

Thanks for supporting my friends!

Happy Birthday to W!!!!

Today is W's birthday. We're having a little party tonight after work. There will be cake and pizza and presents. I'm looking forward to it. 

Unfortunately, W had to work 11 hours today. His work thought it would be a good present for him to go in at 7 this morning and work an 11 hour day. I was kinda hoping they would let him out early at least but I don't think that's going to happen. 

Let's all wish him a happy birthday and make his day special.

I lost on Jeopady

Last week Jeopardy had online tryouts for a chance to be a contestant. All you had to do is sign in and take a 15 minute test. I watch the show all the time, I should get some answer right.

It took me three times before I had to Google the correct spelling for Jeopardy.

I didn't bother taking the test.

Tax time!

It's that time again. Time to do your taxes. W and I are doing them together this year which will be quite comical. Reason being, I like to have control (I'll be sitting at the computer) but W is much, much better than me at math (he'll be sitting next to me reminding me to carry over the one). Let's just hope we don't get audited. I'll blame the mathematician in the family.

I'm using my half for the house that doesn't exist yet. W wants to pay off his credit card and buy a lap top. I'm hoping he'll go for a Mac this time around. We all know how superior they are to PCs.

What is everyone else doing with their return?

Thoughts and Prayers

I wanted to ask all of you for some extra prayers and thoughts for a couple of my family members.

First for my sister C and her family. They are fostering two wonderful little boys who are very happy being part of our family. Unfortunately, their parents, who can’t seem to stay out of jail or stop taking drugs, want them back because they think they are good parents. Please pray to give C’s family strength through this ordeal especially the little ones.

Second would be for my cousin N’s baby girl. She has fluid in her lungs and the doctors are trying to find out why. She isn’t even born yet. Please say your prayers that she is born healthy and happy.

Thank you all!