an in line kind of day

Well, I early voted today. And guess what, it was a 15 minute wait in line...for Early voting. I cannot imagine what it will be like tomorrow. I talked with a few people today that said the lines have been crazy. Like people standing in a long line outside waiting for them to unlock the doors to vote and such as that. M voted yesterday afternoon at Mitchell Library and said he went right up to vote. I think not as many people know about early voting at the library.

My only complaint is they didn't have the "I voted" stickers. I love those things. It's like the "I gave blood stickers." These stickers show that you're a better citizen than the rest of you slackers, so you better get out and vote or give me your blood. ahahahaha...I want my sticker!

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So, I went to Starbucks again today. And let me say that the line voting was much shorter than the Starbucks line. I may have to retract my previous Starbucks post. But, I think really I just went to a different one and the weather has turned cooler making everyone think they need the hot coffee. Still people at Starbucks are friendly. And really if your going into a Starbucks, let's face it, you're going in to take a break from the world.
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ooops. That's the phone. I'm off to take that Elvis costume up to the school for a friend to borrow.

Happy Wednesday! Don't forget to vote!

I've lost my camera. so until i find it again, you will be getting clip art. Today, it's a cat with a jack-o-lantern.

this reminds me of last night...

M came in with one of my fake foam pumpkins that I used to decorate the yard for the Fall.

M: "Are you going to use this pumpkin for anything?"

Well, I was using it for decorating the yard, but hey he's going somewhere with this. Are we just carving plastic pumpkins this year. Have we run out of time? I really like toasted pumpkin seeds. Especially with this cooler weather. Oh, wait, he's looking for an answer. Back to reality.

Me: "You want it for something?"
M: "Yes."
Me: "Did you want to carve the foam pumpkins this year, instead of real pumpkins?"
M: "No."
Me: "o.k. You can use it. What are you going to do?"
M: "Carve it."
Me: "o.k."
M: "Do you think light will shine through this well?"
Me: "Yes. They usually do."
M: "o.k."

30 minutes later, M is outside on a ladder with his newly carved pumpkin. He shoved it over the porch light outside and it looks good and scary.

Happy Friday!

YEA!!! Today is the second day of feeling good in about a month!!! YIPIEE!!!

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This morning I awake to squeeeek! Thump! I hear a door opening and closing. It's Little Bit and 6.30 a.m. Ususally, she gets up around 7.15 a.m. after I wake her. I go upstairs to see what's going on. There she is dressed for school in her new outfit that we purchased last night and playing with her new toys that we got last night.

Me: "Little Bit, you doing ok?"

Little Bit: "Yes. I'm just playing with my toys. Look he's king of the world."

She places her little mouse on top of his toy dresser.

Me: "I see your already dressed for school."

Little Bit: "Yes. It's bus day."

Me: "O.K. Well, good job."

Big Kid woke up right after that and got ready quickly, too.

I think every day might have to become bus day.
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I like Starbucks. I really don't mind paying that arm and leg for their coffee for this reason: atmosphere. They play good soothing tunes, that everyone seems to like. The smell of coffee is fantastic to breath in on a sleepy morning. The lighting and decorations are calm and inviting. They usually employ laid, back happy people that enjoy working there and engaging in light conversation. They have cool little knick-knacks to browse around and look at. And you are welcome to just hang out there and relax all day if you want. I like it. Oh, and the coffee is good, too. I like it.

fluffing

I'm in fluffing mode. At home...new roof, new fence, getting the game room fixed, sweeping, mopping, doing laundry...Why not the old blog? A new look. Hope you like.

By the way...Hallowing is just around the corner. I'm going to be a mean ole' mommy. What are you going as?

some days start out odd

This morning my man M caught himself somethin'.

Yes. I know you're thinking to yourself right now, "an odd statement, perhaps I should delve in a little bit further." Perhaps, you should me thinks.

Little Bit: "EEEEEEeeee. He caught one, caught one."
Little Bit jumped up on one leg, as I was tying the shoe at the end of the other leg.
Little Bit: "EEEEEeeeee...Daddy! Daddy! You caught one!!! You caught one!"
She runs to the window and smears her face against the glass, creating a little fog near where her mouth touched it.

From upstairs:
M: "What!?! I caught one."
Big Kid: "He caught one? Wait, wait. I'm coming."
They start trumping down the stairs, jumping a few steps in their hurry.
Me: "Yes. You've caught the squirrel."

It all started a couple of days ago. M had gone on a business trip to Austin and then out to Sweetwater, Texas. He came home proud and excited about the trip out to the middle of the dry, windy land of Texas. He had been out looking at windmills. And I should have thought of this, when he came home and proudly announced he had brought us a gift. It was a rather long box, so I couldn't imagine what jewel might be in it. Of course in all of my imagination, I never once guessed what it was. Gently, proudly M opened up the box to show us all who were waiting in great anticipation, as to what it was. Ta-daaaaa! A live animal trap. "See kids, you set it up like this and put in the food and then SNAP! it's trapped." Everyone's eyes got real big. "Don't worry. It's a Live trap. It doesn't hurt them. We'll just see what we can catch and then look at it. Then we'll let it go."

So, this morning our first-live-trap-look-see animal was Bronson our pet squirrel. He's not really a pet. He just hangs out, eats Bark's dog food, and greets us in the morning when we're getting in our car. Well, Bronson was not too thrilled about being in this live trap. He wanted out in a major way.

I thought it would be best to look at Bronson from the window like I usually do. The kids bolted out the door behind M to get the best view. M, not wanting me to miss out on the closeness of the squirrel gone wild, brought Bronson in the cage for a closer look. Yep. He looks like a squirrel.

After about 5 more trips around the cage in less than 5 seconds, Bronson was taken back outside and set free. But, don't worry Bronson left us something to remember him by. A small pelet of poop in the kitchen. FANTASTIC. M took care of it. Then we all headed out the door to start our Monday.

How was the start of your week?

time goes by so slowly, time goes by so slowly-madonna

Tick, tock. Tick, tock. The clock handles have been rushing round and round.

Hallowing outfits have been changed:
Big Kid was a Pirate, now a ninga.
Little Bit was going to be Marbles, Snoopy's cousin, now a devil.
But, we could buy all these costumes at Target. THANK YOU, TARGET!!!!

Bike rides this week: 5. check that, 5!

ipod tunes downloads: 6
Hung Up: Madonna
Rescue Me: Madonna
Stranger Lover: Ghostland Observatory
Let's Dance: David Bowie
Loser: Beck
Think I'm in Love: Beck
Sabatoge: Beastie Boys
Intergalatic: Beastie Boys

Moved a pile of wood (aka ike broken fence and swing/fort) as tall as my shoulders. To prepare for the men who are picking up all the wood in the neighborhood. Hot Dog! Tried to lure said men down our street first with cookies and soda. Didn't work.

today's goals:
1. finish putting out stinkin' hallowing decorations. requires right motivation.
2. ride bike.
3. go to school and paint Red ribbon week, drug free banners. count them 7.
4. get over whatever this cruddy flu bug that i've had for 10 days.

what animals are afraid of

our dog- thunder and lightening
our cat - batman masks
our fish - sudden movement in front of the glass
my children- nothing, absolutely nothing

War Eagle Craft Fair

I couldn't figure out what was wrong with me the past couple of days.

I have drug out my beads and been making bracelets and necklaces like the world would come to an end without these hallowed trinkets. I've also been feeling like wearing funky, out-of-date, Autumn-inspired vests and going outside amongst regular dressed people. And I want something deep fat fried to eat.

Then I realized it...it's craft fair time. And my ALL favorite craft festival, is happening this weekend. http://www.wareaglemill.com/craftsfair.htm The War Eagle Craft fair is going to be taking place and I'll be missing it.

I used to go with my mom and my sisters and my mom's sister-in-law and sister and her daughters and my grandma. We'd all wear these homemade matching Fall festival vests. We'd eat things on a stick and buy things on a stick. It was so much fun in such a weird way.

So, in it's honor, this weekend I vow to:

1. wear a vest
2. eat kettle popcorn- but only a little, as my temporary crown (or my Fake, fake tooth as I like to call it) is bothering me.
3. eat something on a stick - preferably a fresh dipped corn dog but I will make do with whatever I can find.
4. put out some garish fall harvest decor and be really proud of it.

wanna buy a book?

Wanna buy a book?

http://www.lulu.com/content/1042819

the gumball machine and bark

Guess what is our favorite item to get out of the gumball machine and enjoy a picture of our dog Bark.

b day

tha bus

one more video

Arkansas Jones II:

Morning

Mommy Magee said...
arrrghghghgh! I know what you were needing!!! A pair of pants that your crack would hang out of. hahahaha
Mommy Magee said...
WOOOOwwwwWWWW! That's so much to get done even by superwoman's standards. I'm impressed!

Dear Mommy Magee:
You're right! It's time to loosen the ole belt buckle. I checked and you're right there is an S on my chest, followed in fine print by the letters "tupid." ahahahahahahaha! Well, I have to say it's great to be able to sit back and relax for the weekend. We've got company from Arkansas and plan on taking it easy. later-cb

A video to entertain you for the weekend:

defeat

Time: 2.13 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 2nd. Defeat. I am not a plumber. going to try to put them back to the closest working order possible before m gets home. arrrrrrggghhhh.

things i learned today

1. Caulk has an expiration date. So, I had to go back to Lowe's AGAIN and buy new caulk. It doesn't look that great, but I had a LOT to cover up as my shower is peeling and I don't want to pay for a new shower. It's inside the stall, so only family will be seeing it. Whatever.
2. 3 inch thread is not made to hang light fixtures. It comes in 1 inch, 2 inch, 6 inch and 30 inch, but not 3 inch. It should be made in 3 inch to hang down the right amount under the medallion. But no, they include 2 1/2 inch with the medallion, just to make you crazy. Thankfully, I find a challenge exciting and no one has to see how I made it work underneath that medallion. Note: Be careful when changing the lights and NO hanging off the chandelier.
3. A trip to Lowe's makes me purchase another project. I hung more trim over the brass on the closet door. I do like it better now.

what i did this week

Here's what I did this week while M was out of the country:
Big Kid's Room: New shelf, new chair, new bedding and rearranged and fluffed, check!
Little Bit's Room: New bedding, new chair, rearranged, all closet and toys and books cleaned out, and room fluffed: check!
Master Bedroom: new carpet runners by the bed: check!
Master Bathroom: new moulding around mirror: check! New curtains over the ugly closet doors: check! New drain and drain up, down thingy installed in tub: check! Shower: old caulk removed and mold removed and bleached: check! Old light fixture removed: Check!

Items left to do before M returns tomorrow afternoon for the suprise reveal:
Razorback bathroom: old faucet mainly removed, new faucet needs installed.
Master Bath: Caulk the shower. Finish removing old faucet and install new faucet on both sinks. Install medallion and new chandiller.
I'm sure I can get it done. Don't you think?

To save for a later day: Moulding over brass part on closet. Installation of faucet on tub.