Alan HATES them! :0 :) He says they are too ruffly. He he. My mom says Alan just doesn't like "clown clothes." My sisters think the jacket is fashionable.
What do you think?
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Wednesday, December 17, 2008
Clown Suit
Alan is much more opinionated than you would guess about what I wear. Of course, most of my loyal readers never see me, or only see me in my t-shirt and mom jeans, so you probably don't realize that I am, in fact, capable of dressing professionally. I wear suits to court, of course, but needed some daily business wear. I went shopping, and among other outfits, I came home with a black and white jacket and a purple blouse.
Alan HATES them! :0 :) He says they are too ruffly. He he. My mom says Alan just doesn't like "clown clothes." My sisters think the jacket is fashionable.
What do you think?
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Alan HATES them! :0 :) He says they are too ruffly. He he. My mom says Alan just doesn't like "clown clothes." My sisters think the jacket is fashionable.
What do you think?
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Monday, December 15, 2008
Not A Scrooge
1. Wrapping paper or gift bags? Wrapping paper for Christmas. Bags the rest of the year.
2. Real tree or Artificial? Artificial, with built-in lights. Alan calls it a Charlie Brown tree.
3. When do you put up the tree? Thanksgiving weekend, in theory. A couple of weeks later, in reality.
4. When do you take the tree down? New Year's Day, in theory. Before my birthday (January 17), in reality.
5. Do you like eggnog? Yes, especially warm in a latte'.
6. Favorite gift received as a child? Huge bean bag chair (back in the 70s)
7. Hardest person to buy for? Loki, because he already has everything from Ander's stuff
8. Easiest person to buy for? Alan. He makes a wish list, with on-line links.
9. Do you have a nativity scene? No. I plan to get one every year, but I'm a slacker, as evidenced by the above-mentioned answers.
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Neither. Again, see slacker for details.
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? White Macarena sweatshirt. I wore it anyway. :)
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? None, I hate movies.
13. When do you start shopping? Usually Black Friday, but not 5 a.m.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Yes.
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Roast beef and my mom's Christmas sugar cookies
16. Lights on the tree? Yes, already on the tree. I like colors, but the pre-lit trees come in all white, so I settle.
17. Favorite Christmas song? Silent Night. Reminds me of my maternal grandma.
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Travel close to home, but spend the night at home.
19. Can you Name all of Santa reindeer? Bob and Sue and Jimbo and Blitzerton...
20. Christmas Tree Topper? Star. Gold star.
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Mostly morning, but I like appetizers.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Overwhelmed lack of time.
23. Christmas Tree Theme or Color? Reds and purples and silvers - guess Alan forgot the star was gold. LOL.
24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? Roast beef over a carb.
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? My Palm phone and the Twilight series.
26. Who is most likely to respond to this? EBeth
27. Who is least likely to respond to this? Alan
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2. Real tree or Artificial? Artificial, with built-in lights. Alan calls it a Charlie Brown tree.
3. When do you put up the tree? Thanksgiving weekend, in theory. A couple of weeks later, in reality.
4. When do you take the tree down? New Year's Day, in theory. Before my birthday (January 17), in reality.
5. Do you like eggnog? Yes, especially warm in a latte'.
6. Favorite gift received as a child? Huge bean bag chair (back in the 70s)
7. Hardest person to buy for? Loki, because he already has everything from Ander's stuff
8. Easiest person to buy for? Alan. He makes a wish list, with on-line links.
9. Do you have a nativity scene? No. I plan to get one every year, but I'm a slacker, as evidenced by the above-mentioned answers.
10. Mail or email Christmas cards? Neither. Again, see slacker for details.
11. Worst Christmas gift you ever received? White Macarena sweatshirt. I wore it anyway. :)
12. Favorite Christmas Movie? None, I hate movies.
13. When do you start shopping? Usually Black Friday, but not 5 a.m.
14. Have you ever recycled a Christmas present? Yes.
15. Favorite thing to eat at Christmas? Roast beef and my mom's Christmas sugar cookies
16. Lights on the tree? Yes, already on the tree. I like colors, but the pre-lit trees come in all white, so I settle.
17. Favorite Christmas song? Silent Night. Reminds me of my maternal grandma.
18. Travel at Christmas or stay home? Travel close to home, but spend the night at home.
19. Can you Name all of Santa reindeer? Bob and Sue and Jimbo and Blitzerton...
20. Christmas Tree Topper? Star. Gold star.
21. Open the presents Christmas Eve or morning? Mostly morning, but I like appetizers.
22. Most annoying thing about this time of the year? Overwhelmed lack of time.
23. Christmas Tree Theme or Color? Reds and purples and silvers - guess Alan forgot the star was gold. LOL.
24. Favorite for Christmas dinner? Roast beef over a carb.
25. What do you want for Christmas this year? My Palm phone and the Twilight series.
26. Who is most likely to respond to this? EBeth
27. Who is least likely to respond to this? Alan
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Thursday, December 11, 2008
Yes, Virginia...
...there is snow in Louisiana. Look really hard behind Ander out the window:
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Louisiana Is So Stupid
They are sending employees home, in the snow, at 9 a.m. That means they had employees drive in AND home in the worst of the freezing rain.
Idiots!
I'm happy for the employees, but seriously, why send them on the roads right now?
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Idiots!
I'm happy for the employees, but seriously, why send them on the roads right now?
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SNOW!!!
We never (okay, VERY RARELY) get snow. I just got to go outside and throw snowballs with Ander.
I am a happy person this morning.
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I am a happy person this morning.
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Wednesday, December 10, 2008
Beliefnet Quiz
The Discipline Style Quiz
You scored 33, on a scale of 0 to 60. Here's how to interpret your score:
0 - 20
Permissive. You are lenient, responsive, and conflict-averse. Your child may gain high self-esteem and creativity. But with so little adult direction, he or she may become a holy terror, self-centered and undisciplined. Learn more about giving moral guidance.
21 - 35
Moderate. You're responsive AND authoritative. Your discipline methods are supportive rather than punitive. You listen, but have expectations for good behavior. Your kids tend to be responsible and to think for themselves. Learn more spiritual parenting tips.
36 - 50
Tough Cookie. You are highly directive and have clear rules for your child's behavior. Punishment is swift, discussion rare. Your need for control may mean your child obeys out of fear and may not learn negotiating skills. View these tips for gentle discipline.
I'm a bit surprised to find out just how moderate I am.
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You scored 33, on a scale of 0 to 60. Here's how to interpret your score:
0 - 20
Permissive. You are lenient, responsive, and conflict-averse. Your child may gain high self-esteem and creativity. But with so little adult direction, he or she may become a holy terror, self-centered and undisciplined. Learn more about giving moral guidance.
21 - 35
Moderate. You're responsive AND authoritative. Your discipline methods are supportive rather than punitive. You listen, but have expectations for good behavior. Your kids tend to be responsible and to think for themselves. Learn more spiritual parenting tips.
36 - 50
Tough Cookie. You are highly directive and have clear rules for your child's behavior. Punishment is swift, discussion rare. Your need for control may mean your child obeys out of fear and may not learn negotiating skills. View these tips for gentle discipline.
I'm a bit surprised to find out just how moderate I am.
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