this, that, and the other thing.

Life's been kind of bullet-pointy these days.

*my tomato cages are down. early this year. ;)

*the plant skeletons are not. frozen ground. whowuddathunkit?

*only four Christmas cards left to get out the door.

*i didn't order enough this year.

*to order more or not to order more? that is the question. i like to have them for my kids for their memories.

*i think i just talked myself into ordering more.

*then i'll have 4+ left to go out the door. hmph.

*i made scones (thanks to my sisters for inspiration) for the first time yesterday.

*they are so good, that if you make them, you might eat six. maybe.

*i wouldn't, but you might.

*i'm ready for christmas.

*bring it on!! no, not really. i love this time of year.

*i saw valentine's day stuff out at joann fabrics today. not even a lie. i might boycott them.

*or "chew on fat bricks" if you have a strong finnglish accent. (per my old bf, julie's sister and cheryl's daughter. good memories.)

*i woke up (refreshed) one hour before my alarm today and caught my migraine before it hit. yay!

*my hair was fixed today and the kids had a good breakfast waiting for them and they still were rushing out the door. whatev. my hair looked better than normal.

*i made it to my training and managed to eek out six returns (the store kind) before picking up the two little toots. plus, a hug in a cup. courtesy of one of my besties. *muah*

*i *sigh* temporarily gave up coffee and assorted other acid-y foods to be kind to my "snummy" (per izz) while it heals from all of the things i take to kick those migraines to the curb. i realize i took exedrin today, but that's where i draw the line. i'll compensate in other places. thanks.

*my hug in a cup was a non-coffee type. in case you were wondering.

*we have a five year plan. and we're doing a good job of sticking to our guns thus far. it's not so much a "plan" as a wish list. we all know who is really in charge. and it's not z or i.

*the plan is solely based on what we think is best for the kiddos. if it was up to z and i, we'd be in alaska.

*i'm eager to check the mail every day. gosh, but y'all have some cute families.

*i knew today would be busy, so i doubled my soup yesterday. guess what we are eating again today? haha, suckahs! if i don't like it, i can splurge on something when i go out for "coffee" (h20 for me, thanks) with my gal pals. heehee. don't tell the suckahs.

*i passed my finals and my tax prep cert- yay! and started software training today. i have two quick tests to take still. it kind of seems like i'm drifting towards working... part time, of course.

*neeeeeeervooooooooooooousssssss!

*my brain is overjoyed to be finally working again.

*we'll be here for Christmas again this. year six on our own.

*it's good because we can really enjoy our kids, sad because you always want to be with your family- or most of it ;) - during Christmas.

*but we'll be seeing family soon enough, as Logan has his pins and plates removed in iceville this winter.

*i need to remember to pick up tights for Maddie and Haley for the Sunday school Christmas program. (that was strictly for my benefit, seeing as i haven't remembered thus far)

*i'm working on a good new years resolution/goal for the new year. miles or hours or what? i almost made it to boston!! woot, woot. i want something different and challenging.

*boston kept me motivated.

*and there's nothing wrong with a little motivation. Much like the ones that will be walking in the door soon with hungry snummies. Time to reheat.

TTFN!