Putting Things Into Perspective

Normally,
I would be giving a weekend wrap-up, but tonight, all that doesn't matter.
Some mad person went into a school and took the lives of small children. There are no words that can even come from me that can make this make sense. I can't even begin to think of what those parents are going through in Connecticut  I don't know any other way to be, but be JT's mom. If someone took that away from me in a moments notice...Love on your children. Kiss them every second they allow it. Hug them as tight as possible. I swear to never take the job of being a mom for granted ever again. 

Current Obsession: Christmas Edition #3

Here we are again with some obsessions of mine, and they come at the perfect time! Christmas is almost here! Let me take a moment to say something. I feel as though I need to get this off my chest. It has been brewing in the back of my mind for weeks now, and here is the perfect platform for me to speak what I think. I think Christmas is overrated. Let me explain. Before the gifts, trees, and lights there is a story. And no, I am not going to get into the entire biblical story, for I feel if you were raised that way you know it (yes, for the record I do know the story!). It saddens me that children only see gifts when it comes to Christmas. One of the most important themes that we can take from the biblical story of Christmas is family. And my family means the absolute most to me. I can't imagine life now without my two boys, the big one and his mini me ( I am going to need to read this post throughout the year to remind me of my love for them...). I was once a child and yes, Christmas was all about the gifts to me, but as I got older and wiser, I knew its much more. I would never take away from my child that, yes, you do get gifts on this day, but I am hoping that as time goes on he realizes that there is SO much more to this day.
After all that, I would now like to talk about the shit that I want. Shall we?

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I love this stuff. I used to work in the store, Bath and Body Works, and if I had a lil extra left over, I would get this. It is a bit steep, at $24.00 a jar, but let me just say, it is one of the best sea salts on the market. I know, I know, you can make homemade sea salt, but I don't want homemade when I can get this! I would love an entire set, with the Shea Butter lotion. My God, a little of that stuff goes a longggg way. This jar has been known to last me a little over two months. You don't use it everyday. Once or twice a week, and you are gold. 

Well,

I can't do a current obsession without adding something the boy "thinks" he wants. Sigh...tell me how they got famous. I need to know. What made them so damnit famous, and why did I not think of it...Oh, I haven't mentioned WHAT I am talking about. I thought based on my half ass description, you would know. I mean, where did Angry Birds exactly emerge from. 

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I don't even think this is the right game he wants. In fact, I'm not even sure what game it is he wants. There are so many of them out there, I mean, how can you choose! Every time a damn colorful bird shows its wings on my TV, my kid goes nuts. "Mom!" he shouts. " I want this too for Christmas!" "JT" I say, "Didn't you show me another Angry Bird somethin' or nother earlier?" "NOOOOOO!!! I want this one!"

"You don't know what the hell you want..." I mutter to self.  Could this or something like it make the final cut?

Possibly. It's $24.00, and I'm not sure how or what you do with it. Perfect! 

Current Obsession: Christmas Edition#2

In typical fashion, I am going to start this post off with what I WANT for Christmas. I have no idea if I will see any of this shit that I post, but like I always tell people; if you put it out there that you want something, you may actually get it. So here goes.

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I love these shoes. Let me say this again. I love Minnetonka shoes. The boots that you see first have been on my wish list for some time now. They tend to be a bit on the expensive side, but Minnetonka shoes last for a long time. I have a tan pair, like the gray pair that you see last. They are broken in to perfection. You can get away with wearing them with just about anything too, which is a plus in my book. Sometimes, I even wear them with shit that doesn't go. Ask me if I care?

The Boy: 

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" Hulk SMASH!!!!!"
The only reason I know what this green thang says is, every once in awhile JT will wake up and say it. Along with saying it, he smashes his fist down the way Hulk would do it. Secretly, I think it's the cutest thing ever. And the way I see it, he should look the part. Scooped both of these pieces up on Thanksgiving evening. I was a brave soul and went to Target that night, at 9pm. People, I was a woman possessed. I knew EXACTLY what I wanted to purchase. No time to bullshit. Get the 'effing toys, and be out. I threw my son in one cart and passed him off to my mom. I then grabbed another cart and told her to answer her phone when I called her. I only went down two toy aisles and had all four items I needed. I doubled back and realized Teenage Mutan Ninja Turtles were on sale! Damnit, I was going to have to come back for an exchange. No way in hell I was going to miss out on the difference in price. I'm talking a 20+ dollar difference people! Twenty minutes later, I had what I needed and went to check out. I had the checkout person double bag everything so my son could not see it, and called my mom. She was in the bath section. Looking at towels. On the day before Black Friday....I wonder...did she have the right idea..or did I. 

Tuesday Tantrum

Tuesday Tantrum is my way of getting some shit off my chest. In no way do I mean to offend or harm, and quite frankly, I don't give a damn. If  I do offend you...well, stop reading my 'effing blog! 

Just a few things that have bothered me lately....

My son's lunchbox. What is it with just throwing in your trash AND any uneaten food? And how is it that thing gets so incredibly dirty and smelly? He is on his second lunch box. I have a feeling, a third is coming real soon.

What is is with spouses using your towel when they get out of the shower? I mean, they have their own hanging up in the bathroom, and theirs is EYE LEVEL to when they get out of the shower, but they still reach for yours, and by the time you take a shower its all wet! I need someone to explain this to me.

Why do people drive so 'effing close to you on the road? We are all going to the same red light. It wont change in 2.5 seconds. What is the rush?

And its only Tuesday...