The real question right now seems to be whether it is insensitive to hide on my couch and click away here on the keyboard while such terrible things are going on outside. I am not ignorant and I know now is not the time to bury our heads in the snowbanks, but maybe we can think of this space as a little bit of fresh air? If we can agree that it's okay to look for a giggle or a speck of joy to give us the energy to keep treading water in these rough waters, then let the silliness begin...
Now, I am not pleased to admit that I haven't been here in just over six months. It seems like it might be too much to try to pack all of the things I want to show you in this one post; so, maybe we'll start out with a couple of holiday flashbacks and a few other odds and ends.
Maybe somebody had these on their list?
American Girls gone to the dogs? (Groan, that was a RUFF one...I Shih-tzu not...OMG, it's just getting worse!)
The security squad in Macy's was off the charts on a Wednesday afternoon during the Christmas season.
I kid you not, the way their hands were shaking on those handlebars trying to stay balanced between people and jewelry displays was reminiscent of when our kids' training wheels came off.
The Festivus gathering really got exciting when the bidet training lesson started.
I would not go so far as to say that I passed with flying colors. I think we each reported back with more questions than answers for our hostess.
It was a very artsy crafty holiday season...
...and I almost missed the days before Instagram, when I could peel an orange without thinking I needed to break up the peels and poke them onto wire to make little wreaths.
With the new year, it always seems like some drawers should be organized...
...where I apparently keep my Mr. Potato Head pieces? Yes, of course I left them there in case I have trouble hearing or wake up grumpy. Also found my "came with an extra button" collection.
I can't say that I've ever had a backup the times I actually have lost a button. Now this next collection is a little much, even for me.
I don't know why some were so well documented and others are mixed together, but that probably doesn't matter. I wanted to throw them out, but first texted the kids for permission. Okay, I admit it, I put them all in the little blue pouch that seemed more classy and less startling than the gallon Zip-loc they started in.
Let's go shopping! I like to see what the current trends in jeans are. I saw "high waisted mom jeans" and appreciated how they try to make that seem like a positive thing...
...but there is no part of me that has anything nice to say about a wedgie! Sometimes you need a little snack to sustain you while you shop...
...nope, not that.
I think my relationship with Cheerios has escalated...
...I think they are really into me...
...yes, I do, Cheerios! Thanks for noticing!
Thanks for checking in - I am so happy to be back!
Thrilled that these guys are back too!
