On our way to Aunt Debi’s house for Thanksgiving we passed by a small cemetery on a hill. A car parked in the gates caught my eye because I had never seen anyone there in the 3 years we’ve been passing by. There stood an old man, shoulders slumped against the wind, reading something to one of the headstones. I took a closer look and realized it was a stack of greeting cards. Maybe he was updating his wife on the grand-kids living up north. It was such a sad and lonely sight.
I’m not a crier. Very few things tug at my heartstrings, but I had to hold back my tears. I gave a weak watery smile to Jase as I explained what I had seen. It had hit me like a 10 ton truck.
That day wasn’t just another day filled with a feast. I held my family tighter and appreciated them more this Thanksgiving thanks to that one lone man in a cemetery.
MeMeMeMe!!!
Kristin found this over on Mrs. Gamgee’s blog. I stoled it.
I’ve come to realize that my chest-size. . . Deflated and sad.
I’ve come to realize that my job. . . Not glamorous but I love it.
I’ve come to realize that when I’m driving. . . I’m not as afraid as I used to be.
I’ve come to realize that I need. . . Nothing can take the place of a loving, caring family.
I’ve come that realize that I have lost. . . My sense of self.
I’ve come to realize that I hate it when. . . People bring me their silly drama. I don’t have any in my life and I don’t need yours!
I’ve come to realize that if I’m drunk. . . My southern accent becomes much more pronounced. (Mine too, Kristin!)
I’ve come to realize that money… Makes things happen. If you don’t have any you are SCREWED.
I’ve come to realize that certain people. . . Live to tear you down. Don’t ever let them.
I’ve come to realize that I’ll always. . . Love Jase no matter what happens in the future.
I’ve come to realize that my brothers. . . Are grown ups now. Having kids and being all responsible. Blows my mind!
I’ve come to realize that my mom… Is my best friend and I could not have gotten this far in life without her.
I’ve come to realize that my cell phone. . . Always dead.
I’ve come to realize that when I wake up in the morning. . . I know I should have gone to bed earlier the night before. (Ditto, Kristin.)
I’ve come to realize that last night before I went to sleep. . . I shouldn’t have drank the egg nog. Stupid Lactose Intolerance!
I’ve come to realize that my dad. . . Is the strongest man I know. He’s so amazing.
I’ve come to realize that today. . . Is what I make of it. Which usually isn’t much.
I’ve come to realize that tonight. . . I can’t sleep again before Thanksgiving. Third year in a row.
I’ve come to realize that tomorrow. . . I will be running on little sleep during Turkey Time.
I’ve come to realize that I really want to. . . Find my goal in life.
I’ve come to realize that life. . . Is getting better all the time.
I’ve come to realize that my friends. . . are all in the computer. HI GUYS!
I’ve come to realize that this year. . . Flew by without my noticing!
I’ve come to realize that my exes. . .Suck! No, I mean reallllllllllly suck.
I’ve come to realize that maybe I should. . . do more with my time. Find a hobby or something.
I’ve come to realize that I love. . . Brussel Sprouts! Mmmm gonna make some right now.
I’ve come to realize that I don’t understand. . . Why my ex tries to make life so hard for me after 8 years!
I’ve come to realize my past. . . Led me to where I am today. With wonderful kids and a guy I couldn’t live without.
I’ve come to realize that parties. . . Get a little crazy when people play beer pong and I only drink rum!
I’ve come to realize that I’m totally terrified. . . That death takes everyone and it doesn’t care what their ages are.
I’ve come to realize that my life. . . Is a Lifetime movie with a happy ending.
Hop Hop White Folk
Ahhh more our speed!
Now go Elf Yourself.
My kind of Black Friday Sale!
Hi Heather,
I wanted to let you know about a special sale, I am having a ” Crazy Black Friday Sale” on Friday the 27th, in all 3 of my shops. “All Items, except chains, cords & crystal/charms will be 50% off”!!! So tell all your family & friends to shop my shops for my fantastic once a year sale! Also from Nov. 27th thru Dec. 16th, any purchase made in any of my shops, your name will go into a special drawing that I am giving away an item of choice from all 3 of my shops!
Have a wonderful holiday season!
Beckyartunderglass.etsy.com
tinytreesboutique.etsy.com
underthelookingglass.etsy.com
I own several of Becky’s pieces and they are FABULOUS! My mom bought for the girls in our family for Christmas and was thrilled with what she got. Becky has so many different styles and graphics to choose from and at those prices, who can resist?!
Here are some samples:
Silver Soldered Dbl Sided Pendant/Charm
For you die hard Twilight fans
For an additional touch of class.
I told him.. He didn’t listen.
*Dear CPS/DCFS,
He did this to himself while doing a project. Do not come to my door looking for me.
Christmas at our house is actually never at our house. The years my ex has the kids I get them a few days after Christmas so we never decorate or put up a tree. The years I have them we go up to my parents house so again, no need for a tree or any Christmas related things.
This year we are going to celebrate our non-traditional family by making new non-traditional traditions. We’re going to make Christmas fun and wacky! You guys still with me? Okay, here we go!
I’ll share with you today “Step One”.
Cotton Candy Pink Christmas Tree! 3 feet high!
The Magical “Christmas Fairy”!
Stay tuned for Step Two! Forget the old, tired Santa and Reindeer shtick. How about some festive Dalek and Star Trek decor?!
This was brought to you by my 200th post!
BadAssGeek’s comment reminded me of something happened right after Jase and I got together.
I was walking ahead of him with Becca but anyone could still tell we were together.
This is what I was told happened.
Some guy approached Jase and was like “Hey, man you might not realize this but your woman must have cheated on you. That little girl there isn’t yours. She looks NOTHING like you. I just thought you should know, man.”
Jase feigned a look of horror to the man then studied Becca and I a short distance away. He let out a mumbled “I’ll kill the bitch.” and stalked up towards us. I turned and saw Jase coming and some guy behind him with a shocked look on his face. Jase grabbed my arm and swung me around so my back was to the guy then while acting like he was screaming at me explained what had just happened. I started laughing so hard I know it looked like I was breaking down crying. Even Becca had a stunned WTF look on her face.
Once the laughter stopped I looked for the guy and he had taken off.
I cannot believe I had forgotten the greatest performance of our lives!
It might be one of those “you had to be there” stories but for me it’s GOLD.
When Jase and I go out to eat with the kids the waitress always comments on well behaved the kids are as she looks over her shoulder at the brother and sister tag team that are racing around the table knocking shit over and screaming like banshees. The parents have effectively turned a deaf ear and a blind eye on their “raised by wolves” children.
Another thing that happens is that a lot of people we encounter comment on how much the boys resemble Jase.
“You look just like your daddy over there.”
The boys are so used to this that they just say thank you and move on.
One waitress got a confused look on her face as we were taking the kids orders to give to her.
“Why do you call your dad Jase? Why not just Dad?”
“Because he’s our step-daddy!” They say in unison.
She looked at the boys then looked at Jase and asked me if I had divorced the other twin and married this one.
I laughed…..HARD.
If you’ve seen my ex you know why. I will never post a pic of him here or even refer to him by name as that would ensure him popping up like a bad curse. Plus I will respect his privacy. I’m a saint, I tell you!
The kids do switch between calling Jase his first name and calling him Daddy. This is something they started doing on their own. I tell them they don’t have to call anyone anything, just to do what their hearts say. This includes if my ex ever gets another wife. It won’t hurt my feelings at all if they find it in their hearts to call her Mom. As long as she’s good to them I am beyond happy.
I went back last night to Kmart to pick up another copy of the framed print in my last post. It was pretty banged up with no glass and a lot of nicks to the frame. I did however find these which I got for $3 or less each. Since my kitchen will be a retro diner style I figured having lots of art work to switch out as I saw fit would be awesome. With these I could easily go from Retro 50’s Diner to Chic Cafe.
Here’s the deal. I’ve never hung any kind of art or pictures in any of my rental houses. Well one piece I have but that was because it was made by a dear friend who likes to wear spandex. It’s of all of Jase’s aunts dogs playing a round of Hearts.
So here is what I got last night. What do you think? Deal or No Deal?
Pictures are a little blurry as I cannot hold a camera still to save my life.
These first 2 are pretty darn big.
Got this one for $1.25!!
I never thought I would have this much fun picking out decor for a house I don’t even own yet. If we don’t get the house we’ve offered on it’s okay because this stuff will fit in about an house we buy.
