What made my childhood bearable???

My favorite thing of the week is here again...Mama Kats writing assignment, here are this weeks prompts....

1.) For your birthday a sibling has decided to have the first six months of your blog printed and bound. Write a forward for the book.

2.) Write a 26-line poem using all the letters of the alphabet, where the first line starts with the letter "A," the second "B," the third "C," etc., culminating with the final line starting with "Z."(writersdigest.com)

3.) Start your story with, "In retrospect, I wouldn't say it was my best idea." And end it with, "And that's how I attempted to make this world a better place.(writersdigest.com)

4.) What would the truth have done? Write about a time when honesty was NOT the best policy.(writingfix.com)

5.) What made your childhood bearable? Write about it.

I have choose to do #5. What made your childhood bearable? This is an easy question for me to answer. Although my grandparents are close runner ups my sister is what made my childhood bearable. Our parents were divorced when I was three and she was only three months. From the time I can remember we have been looking out for each other. Even though I torchered her at times as you read from last weeks assignment, I was the only one allowed to do so. I can't even begin to explain how she made my childhood bearable. We have a bond that only sisters can have. The kind of bond that at its worst is more than you could ask for. I love my parents but being divorced things were not always the easiest on us. Sometimes we felt torn between them and I become much of a people pleaser wanting everyone to be happy. My sister on the other hand was the opposite, she felt what she felt and didn't apologize for it. Even though we are almost complete opposites we have always been close. Some of my best memories were spent riding our horses at Grandmas and being completely silly. We would do things that only we thought were funny and spend hours riding up and down the same dirt road. The days of being a kid are long gone and yet the closeness we share is as strong as ever. She is my go to person, the one person that even if I am wrong she will do her best to side with me. I could call her in the middle of night for any reason big or small and I know she would be there for me. My husband sometimes gets a little upset that I say this because he feels like he should be that person. In some ways he is but I try to tell him that she has been there my whole life and there is an unconditional love there that cant be broken. I love you sis, I cant imagine my life without you, your the best sister anyone could ask for.

Nothing New....

It's been almost a week since my last post and as I sit here tonight trying to think of something funny and witty to write about I draw a blank. We leave for vacation in only a few days and I am tired, I don't feel that well, and it has been a pretty stressful week. I guess I just haven't felt the urge to blog about ANYTHING. I have enjoyed reading all the other blogs but cant even drum up enough energy to leave comments and I love leaving comments. Hopefully tomorrow I will feel better and will be energized enough to do Mama Kats writing assignment, or blog about something more interesting than what I am boring you poor people with right now:) Till next time........

This weeks writing assignment...

It's time for Mama Kats writing assignment and this week I am gonna be an over achiever and write on three of them. I know some people write on several of these a week but not me this is a first. So here were my choices:

The Prompts:
1.) If you were starring on American Idol TONIGHT and HAD to sing, what song would you choose and why.
2.) Take a picture of yourself right this minute without primping and explain to us why it is you have not washed your hair today.
3.) I just asked Pat to help me with a writing prompt so here's his: "What do you think about the NBA All Star game"...blech.
4.) What's your number one pet peeve? Develop a punishment for anyone caught in the act.
5.) Write about something mean you did to a sibling growing up.

Okay so first # 2

I just got of work and read Mama Kats assignment and grabbed my camera and this is what you got. I don't look horrible but I have looked better.


#4 A pet peeve- I hate when people smack their gum or chew their food loudly. It not only grosses me out but people should know better! I think the punishment should be that I am able to SMACK them upside the head and say "STOP THAT!"

# 5 Something mean I did to a sibling growing up-This one I really had to think hard about and choose wisely. I am the oldest so there is a list a mile long of things I did to my sis that were mean. Although we are very close now back in the day I really could be horrible. Okay so the first thing that comes to my mind would be..... and I cant believe I am writing it because its so bad. Here goes...I used to tie a very long rope around my sisters foot and then she would run in circles kinda like I was lunging a horse. At any given time I would pull the rope and of course her leg and she would fall to the ground and I would laugh. Most of the time she would laugh too but wow that is so mean. I would always tell her you go first and then you can do it to me but you know that never happened. I always made her try anything dangerous first and if she didn't get hurt then I would try it. I tell myself that made her tough. She eventually started riding bulls which I did not encourage but I figured I helped her get tough enough to do so.

Happy Birthday Grandpa!

Today my Grandpa turned 73! He is a young 73 still very active and in pretty good health. Tonight almost my whole family gathered at Grandma and Grandpa's to celebrate. I have your typical dysfunctional family, loud, opinionated, oh and did I mention loud. I got to Grandmas late and everyone was already eating and teasing each other restlessly. In my family if they aren't giving you a hard time about something then they must be mad at you, and it's only a matter of time before they tell you why. There is no sweeping our problems under the rug in this family we get it all out there and get over it later. Many years ago my one uncle shot (with a gun) up a keg my other uncle had bought for a party, but that's a whole other blog story. There was no place left to sit because my Grannie's house is not that big,I think we out grew it years ago but I love it there, its home. Since I was late most of the food had already been devoured its everyman for himself with my family. I was able to get some of my favorite things and finally found a seat. The noise level was very loud by this time and I was literally in 3 conversations at once. I thought to myself, I love this family but we are crazy! If I was an outsider looking in I would run for the hills(sorry Eric). After we ate the craziness continued, my Uncle Dave has called my sister and I "sugar tit babies" since I can remember and unfortunately we have yet to grow out of that. I'm not sure how it got started but I think it had something to do with us being spoiled which we SO weren't. HA. Luckily we have grown out of the wedgies and "licky kisses" he used to hand out. If anyone is unaware of what a licky kiss is....it's where you are held down and you basically get the side of your face licked. SO very gross I know that's my family. I'm sad to say that my 2 younger cousins were tortured with the licky kisses tonight. Mikala, no help from me because I felt like I lived threw it so will she. She was of course mortified and wasn't very happy with me but she loves me and will get over it. The talking continued sometimes from the kitchen to the living room as its easier to almost yell than it is to get up and go in there. We talked about things from dogs to guns to my cousins basketball game from last week. You know typical family stuff.

As the night went on one by one my Mom, aunts, uncles and cousins left til it was just Grandma, Grandpa, me and my sis. I LOVE the rest of my family but when its just the four of us it brings me back to a time where Mom worked nights and my sis and I stayed at Grandmas. It's a feeling that warms my heart because we were there so often and have so many good memories. Even with all the craziness that my family brings they would do anything in the world for me and I am truly grateful to have them. I am sure this is the first of many family blogs you will all read and hope you enjoy reading it as much as I enjoyed writing it.

Valentines Day overrated??? I think so.

Happy Valentines Day to you all. I must say that as much as I love candy and chocolate I feel that this is one holiday that is seriously overrated. My husband and I do the cards and the small gifts but there so much pressure to be uber-romantic. I don't know the true definition of St. Valentine or anything but in our terms it is a day to show the ones we love how much we love them. However, correct me if I'm wrong but with life as short as it is do we REALLY need a day to show people our love? Shouldn't we show the people we love how much we love them as often as we can? It means more to me when my husband does our laundry, makes my coffee in the mornings or mops the floors without having to be asked than a box of chocolates and a dozen roses that he paid way to much for. I hate to sound totally jaded but think about it. We all are very busy but when we take the time out of our busy day to do a small thing for a friend or loved one it shows how much we care about them. We don't need a special day for that do we?

Mama Kats Writing Assignment

Its time for Mama Kats writing Assignment! Here is this weeks options....

The Prompts:


1.) What was the first CD (or record or cassette) you ever purchased? Write about the way that particular album made you feel then. Write about how it makes you feel now. writersdigest.com
2.) You were recently laid off. Instead of moping around, you've viewed it as a chance to start fresh. Pick a new career and write about your first day on the job.writersdigest.com
3.) List your five most recent favorite things.
4.) I'm hungry. Share your very favorite recipe!!


I chose my 5 Most recent favorite things.

1. Mirabella eye shadow- This is a new eyeshadow that we started selling at work and I absolutely love it. It goes on and stays on, I love it.

2. Ugg boots- I got them for Christmas and I cant tell you how much I love them. I stand all day at work and do not want to wear any other shoes till summer gets here.

3. The Twilight Series-I have never read a book that sucks me in like these do. I am on book 3 and still loving it. I know it seems to be a teenage book but women of all ages are loving it.

4. My Snugly Blanket-Have you seen that infomercial that's basically the blanket with arms? Well I am always cold and my husband seen a similar one like that at Sears and got it for me. I love it! It is so warm and can be used as a throw or zipped up and wrapped around you.

5. Hope Chest- My husband just built an awesome hope chest out of walnut to set at the end of our bed. He is very good at woodworking and did a GREAT job. It looks nice and has lots of extra storage.

Honest Scrap

Wow, I just received my very first blog award! I am so excited. My lovely friend at Sugar Sweet Thoughts gave me the award and since she introduced me to blogging I hope I am making her very proud.

The rules for this award are:

1. Choose a minimum of 7 blogs that you find brilliant in content or design.

2. Show the 7 winners' names and links on your blog, and leave a comment informing then that they were prized with "Honest Scrap", the nifty icon they can display proudly on their blog.

3. List at least 10 honest things about yourself.

I am passing the Honest Scrap Award to:

1. Mama's Losin' it- Mama Kats blog is so very fun! I can't wait to read it each day to see what new post she has done.

2.Wide Open Spaces-I am not sure how I stumbled on her blog but I have enjoyed reading it.

3.The Scattered Mind of a Tattooed Minivan Mom- I love this blog, it is honest and no sugar coating! Its Great!

4.Elftea- I found her blog from reading meme's and will start reading it regularly.

Forgive me I am failing at passing on the award, I WILL find 3 more great blogs to pass the award on to but I need some more time to do it justice so please bare with me:) For now here is my 10 Honest things....

1. I can't stand clutter it makes me crazy!

2.I feel more sexy when my bra and panties match. May be t.m.i. but you wanted honest.

3.I don't screen my phone calls and I know my friends that do.

4.I hate when people smack their gum or chew loudly....gross!

5.I can be loud but if you meet my family you would know I get it honestly!

6.My husband is my high school sweetheart.

7.I work with the public and could write a book about the stupid things I here on a day to day basis.

8.I double triple check that my doors are locked..I know weird right?

9.I wear make up everyday and rarely wash it off at night.

10.I love purses..Coach, Dooney,Burberry...love em all!!!!

My meme....

Since I am new to blogging I am trying whatever I can to get out there I guess, so Tattooed Minivan Mom does whats called a meme and you link it up to her blog. I stole my meme from a myspace survey so I guess its okay, Mama's Losin' it did it so I guess its fine.

What is the meanest thing you have done to a friend? I started a rumor that she stuffed her bra in grade school, hehe so Minda.

How do you like your hair best? currently I guess straight

Who is a good influence on you? Most of my friends

What would be your ideal weekend? Home Friday night, out with friends Saturday night and then hanging at home on Sunday

Do you regret any kisses? No what fun would that be?

Are you really living life the way you want to? Yep

Do you look like your siblings? My sister and I look alike as we get older and my brother he looks a little bit like me.

Sleep with music, a fan, or TV? If I'm home alone I sleep with the TV on, if Eric's home we sleep with the fan.

What is your guilty pleasure reality show? currently the Bachelor, but I love Big Brother, and Dancing with the Stars.

Name everything that is in your purse right now. that would take to long, a lot of crap!

How do you spend your Sunday nights? Usually watching TV

What would be the perfect valentine gift? Anything Eric came up with that he put thought into.

What is one thing you love about a sibling? My sister is ALWAYS there for me, she is my "go to" person. Shes the best!

Who knows a secret or two about you? My closest friends I am sure but the would never tell!

Have you ever burned yourself? Yes I am a hairstylist its an occupational hazard!

Favorite cuss word: That would have to be the F bomb, it fits in so many situations

Who is your hero? My parents, My grandma, My sister, My husband they are all such strong people.

Last person to make you laugh? Eric-he said earlier, when the going gets tough the tough get going. I said I am tough, he said i know that's why i said, when the tough get going, the going gets tough. I thought it was so funny he said it backwards.

Have you ever dropped food on the floor and eaten it? Sure 10 second rule..right???

Do you get your nails done? I am currently but not usually

Do you like your name? yes i do

Do you dance naked in your room? not naked, but I love to dance!

Favorite place to be? most of the time home.

I'm Mad!

I'm having one of those days where the longer the day goes the more irritated I become. Bare with me if you would as I vent about my day. First I am mad that we have a water leak outside and that it could have been caused by Ameren but there is no way to prove it. I am mad that they are going to dig in our yard for the 3rd time since we have had it slit seeded this summer which wasn't cheap! I am mad that my Dad is going to have to fix it and that yet again Eric will be at work and wont be able to help. Don't get me wrong I am VERY THANKFUL for his job, but it never fails that when something goes wrong he is GONE! To add to all of this I had to go to Walmart today and I HATE going to Walmart. So of course today I had to get "that" cart. You know the one I am talking about the one that is so loud people hear your from a mile away! I was so irritated about it I almost couldn't stand to push it to get my stuff. I seriously thought about leaving the cart and just leaving Walmart altogether. As I checked out my bill was almost $100 and I was like shit what on earth did I buy I have like four bags!!!!! Lastly I am mad because I am in such a mood that I am letting all these stupid little things bother me. I just yelled at my dog for wanting to go outside! Geesh, I am not usually so irrational because well that's makes me mad too! I am sure when I reread this post I will think how stupid all of this is! Thank you for letting me rant and rave about the silliest things today. I am going to chalk this mood up to that time of the month and move on!

I Shot my first 22!

Today while visiting my Grandparents I felt the urge to shoot my Grandmas 22 pistol. It wasn't the first time I have shot a gun BUT it was the first time shooting a hand gun! I loved it and now I want one. It was a huge power trip feeling completely in control of something. Eric is saying a big FAT no because I am not sure he trust me but once I whine enough about it he'll probably give in. Just thought I would share this because its not really me and wanted to shock some of you. Enjoy the picture, now I must go apply for my f.o.i.d. card.

Caffeine Addiction.....

Okay so my caffeine addiction has gone from bad to worse!!

I have gone from Coke to McDonald's Large ice tea, and now moved on to coffee.

I gave up the coke simply because I didn't need the extra calories and hated diet.

I gave up the ice tea because EVERY day I would go and get an ice tea for $1.

Cant beat that right??? Well I would drink no water and it was not good. Sooo

I decided that I would just drink like "two" cups of coffee in the morning, again

easy enough right???? Sure if that's ALL the coffee I have....however it isn't.

I find myself bringing a to-go cup to work, getting a coffee or latter after lunch

and sometimes getting one on the way home from work. I have decided...

I WON'T be giving up the coffee I am just gonna have to accept my addiction

and move on. So to any of you that love your coffee like me go ahead and drink

it and don't feel a bit of guilt.

The Assignment

My Assignment from...Mama's Losin' it.

I feel like I choose the easiest of all my options..The List of 10 things on my mind this week.

1. Loren...shes my friend and has had a really rough week so shes been on my mind a lot.



2. My dirty house..I've been really busy this week and my floors are starting to gross me out.



3. Vacation...I need to make a list of stuff to get ready for Vegas.



4. Work..enough said.



5. My husband...why is he so grouchy sometimes? could it be lack of sleep? I think so



6. Taxes...I hate thinking about taxes..yuck!



7. Laundry..like the basket at the end of my bed that needs folded.



8. Blogging...How do I make a link that you can click on and go to someone else's blog...like for example Mama's Losin' it writing assignment.



9. A drink..I have thought about this a lot this week...I'm thinking I need one!



10. My Grandma..I got her memoirs this week and have enjoyed reading them, I miss her very much.

Thanks Dad your the Best!

So to trying to make a long story short, my Dad and I have not always had the relationship we have now. Thanks to getting married and building a house I now have a much closer relationship with him. My dad knows that Eric and I love to sleep in and that I also like reading the Sunday paper but rarely do because I don't go get it. My dad gets up early everyday and often drives by our house and always says, "I drove by at 6a.m. and it didn't look like anyone was awake." Although he already knows we wont be. So this morning my Dad called at like 10:30 and said,

"What are you doing Bubb?" (That's what my family and some friends call me).

I said, "I'm in bed drinking coffee."

Then he asked, "are you reading your paper?"

I was like, "no, is it on my porch?!"

Dad said, "no its in your mailbox...enjoy."

Me, "Thank you, thank you."

As I put on my boots and practically skipped to the mailbox we chatted some more about my lil brothers first sleep over, when Eric would be home from work and a few other random things. To most people this is really no big deal but this small act made my day! Thanks again Dad! Sorry I cant tell a short story I did my best.