Alone?

I think I am the only person in the world who does not have a designated laundry day (so maybe I'm exaggerating).  But seriously...every Monday my mom does the laundry.  Other people have regular laundry days... But my laundry days go something like this...I have nothing to wear, my laundry basket is over flowing, and I will run out of undies pretty soon, guess I'll do laundry.  (This usually happens on Mondays when the washer is already taken by my mom! Causing me to wait an extra day to do my laundry...but when you don't have a set laundry day you can't really complain).  The reason that I am bringing this up is because today I decided to do laundry...and I have things to wear, the laundry basket is not over flowing, and my undies situation is plentiful.  It is a nice change only doing one load of darks instead of 2!  But I still don't think that this feeling is enough for me to designate a day to laundry...perhaps one day, but not today.

Day 26: If I had 15 minutes to evacuate my home before it was destroyed, what 10 things would I bring (not including pets or people).

Wow! 10 things is actually a lot...I don't think that I would be able to carry 10 things out the door!  But...then again I would have fifteen minutes!

1.) Photo albums/ Pictures

2.) This Teddy Bear that my Meemaw made me when I was born

3.) The ZTA Quilt that my mom made me with all the shirts that I had collected.

4.) A few of my favorite books.

5.) My journals and diaries.

6.) My ipod and earphones

7.) This necklace and earring set that my Meemaw gave me many, many years ago.  She got it when she went to the Holy Land, and apparently the gems are from Solomons mine.

I've never worn them...hence why they are still in the baggie

8.) Probably some clothes.

9.) I seem to have run out of important things! But I think this is a good list!  If the situation were to arise I'm sure that there are many more things that I would want to add...but these would definitely make the cut!

Day 24: Relationships that have had the greatest impact on my life.

There are my friends, and friends, and friends, and friends, and friends.

There are people I've only run into once.

There is my family, and mom and meemaw, and nieces, and sister, and sisters.

There are fictional characters who shape my own life.

There are people I have never met.

There are professors and other teachers who inspire me and encourage me.

Day 10: A Typical Sight Around The House

I don't know about you but I think I own about a million bobby pins.  And, to my mother's dismay I leave them strewn about the house.  I usually leave them on the coffee table, but you might also find a few next to the computer, or my nightstand...but very rarely will you find them in my bathroom. This could be the reason why I need so many bobby pins.  Sometimes my mom will round them all up and put them in my bathroom...but usually when I run out, I go straight the the coffee table.  My dad on the other hand will just toss them out.  I suppose I should have learned by now that I get comfortable when I sit down thus leading me to taking out my hair and should try to take it out before hand and put them in their proper place...but what's the fun in that? 

Have you seen or tried these spin pins?  I'm curious to try it...I'm afraid they will get caught in my hair and I'll end up having to chop it all off to get it out! But if it does the work of 20 bobby pins then it might be worth it?

Day 9: A Typical Sunday As A Child

Wake Up! When I was younger, a typical Sunday started off with my parents insisting that we go to the early service of church.  My sister and I would always be so tired, and we never understood why we had to for to first service.  But...we did know that if we didn't get up and get ready that they would take us in our jammies.  I'm not sure now that my mom would really do that...but if I remember right I think my sister didn't get ready for school one day, and my mom took her to school in her pj's! After church we would have a donut, then head home and read the color Sunday comics.  Then depending on weather, we would either spend the rest of the day swimming, coloring, playing Barbies, or making forts. 

Now today's Sunday, I woke up late.... then hung out with Lily and Emma.  Emma is rolling around the floor talking to herself, and Lily is asking 139247 questions.  I do love them a lot!

Happy Mother's Birthday

I kind of feel bad for my mom that her Birthday is the day after Mother's day (but not really since mine is after Christmas!).  I think that it is important to celebrate her Birthday separate from Mother's day since she always celebrates mine separate from Christmas. 

Mother's day was really nice.  My surprises for her was making "brunch."  "Brunch" because it was scheduled until 2, then didn't end up on the table until 3:30...oops. (Sorry no pictures, it took so long to make that it couldn't wait any longer....the food barely made it to the table! ha!)  I made a quiche, recipe courtesy of Kay, and a German Pancake (yes, juuuust one).  My sister made a cake made with my mom's favorite candy, whoppers.  For her present, my sister and I made her a big basket full of stuff: sudoku books, princess pencils, princess ice packs, a candle, tea, pj's, and whoppers. 

Today is now my mom's Birthday.  I have a problem though.  I have an uncontrollable urge to give someone their present right when I get it.  So, I suppose procrastination works well for me in this case.  Although, I think I should have waited even long to buy my mom's gift, because I just couldn't wait to give it to her, so I gave it to her last night (She never makes me wait either!).  So I got her a reusable Starbucks ice cup.  She always uses the disposable kind, so I thought it would be more durable.  I think I was more excited for her to have it than she was!

I hope you all had a wonderful Mother's day, and spoiled your mom's rotten!

Yes, I may have that.

Only two posts ago I was telling you how I wanted these for my bookshelves.  Well, my crafty mom decided to surprise me, and make me some!  They are so cute, and perfect for keeping up my books!  Thanks, Mom!

Mac N' Cheese

For tonight's dinner I made Macaroni and Cheese....from scratch.  It was so good!  I think I will make this again, and it was pretty easy.  I also paired it with asparagus, because I love asparagus!  OH! A kitchen first for me...I almost burned it down!  I was pulling the dish out of the oven, and when I grabbed the mitts, the receipt from the days purchases flew into the oven!  It caught on fire, and I ran to the living room (Luckily, it was only 2 steps away) to get my dad.  He didn't think it was as big of a deal as I did (which is odd for my dad!) So, there is a little canjun aroma in the kitchen for a little bit.  And, now my dad is making sure that there is a fire extinguisher in the kitchen. (Which we did not have before!)  Has this ever happened to any of you...you know, almost burning down the place?

Mother's Day is coming! I would share everything that I am doing for my mom, but she does read this blog so I am going to have to share after.  But I can tell you that I am making a Mother's Day Brunch complete with yummy food, and mimosas! I have a gift idea in mind, but could use a little input, what are you getting your mom?

Sunday Afternoon Nap

SSsHHhhh...

The House Fairy.

So I don't know about you guys, but do you have a house fairy? Some how the fridge is always stocked with soy milk, i never run out of freshly washed towels, and when I leave something in the dryer...it gets folded and ironed! Now, the house fairy is leaving me notes!

I hope that you all have a little house fairy, it is quite nice.

Thanks mom.