Simple Gifts

I'll be damned, writing two nights in a row!  New record.  I actually just wanted to play with the background, and also vent about this whole "living simple" movement.  So, if you haven't seen the big push for this, there's a movement of people that are trying to get people to live with 100 (or fewer) possessions.  I get it.  I mean, I think it's a great thing to do.  But, don't get me wrong.  I'm not doing that!  Here's the thing, I don't want more things than I already have, but I definitely appreciate all I've got.  100 things!  I mean, 100!  I easily have 100 things in my living room alone...and I like those things, love some of them, and can't imagine coming home to them not there.  I think people are perfectly capable of living "balanced" and not overdoing it with a plethora of belongings.  Do you hear what I'm saying?

This week is going just swimmingly.  I've planned a ridiculous amount of Halloween arts and crafts and am real thankful I teach in a classroom/school where Halloween is still celebrated.  I plan to take some pictures and post them soon of all the things we get accomplished this week.

I'm so thankful to have such happy, well-adjusted nephews.  My eldest nephew has got to be the funniest, most entertaining child I have ever met.  My mom relayed this story to me, and I feel it must be published, especially for Amy, bball extraordinaire!  You will have to know my nephew to truly appreciate the humor in this story.  My nephew, Joey, says to his dad yesterday, "Daddy, can I ask you a question?"  His dad, of course says yes, to which Joey says, "Well, will you give me a truthful answer?  I mean, don't give me an answer that isn't truthful just because you love me...."  His dad agrees to this proposition and Joey, in all seriousness, says, "Daddy, do you think I should go out for AAU basketball?"  OMG.  I die laughing at this point...every time.  His dad says, "No, Joey, I don't think you should go out for AAU."  This seems to reassure/comfort Joe-Joe, because he responds, "I know!  I don't think I should either.  But, people are telling me I should at school."  We all know how that goes.  I was talked into track and basketball for years, which was followed by stress and hatred of workouts for many years to come.  Save yourself, Joey.  Forego the pressure.

Did Bristol Palin really dance to the "i'm a mess in a dress" song?  I hate to say it, but that's HILARIOUS.

Remember to VOTE!!

Hopefully, pictures are on their way.

Today's list:  Things I love to do after work:
1. Workout (most days)
2. Make dinner
3. Clean
4. Light candles
5. Blog
6. Watch tv
7. Shower
8. Read
9. Bed
10. Actually, I don't know if these are things I love to do...but rather, things I do do after work.