Procrastinating............That is what I am doing................my procrastination  makes Sadie very happy. I am suppose to be sewing.............there are many, many items cut. Everything from little doll clothing up to clothing for my "little doll". However, I'm just not in the mood. But, I can't just sit and read a book.........why not??? Well..........my mother-in-law decided to pay us a visit.............she thought 9 days sounded good......anyway, I can't have her going back to her home and telling all the other relatives that I am a lazy butt and just sit around reading and typing on my computer. So....I have been "playing" with Sadie instead. Sadie  couldn't have been more pleased.........

Little Bit of Help Here.......

Dear Lord... 

So far today, I am doing all right. 
I have not gossiped, lost my temper, been greedy, grumpy, nasty, selfish, or self indulgent. 
I have not whined, yelled, cursed, or eaten any chocolate.
 I have been patient, loving and kind.
I have not charged anything on my credit card. 

However, I am going to get out of bed in a few minutes, and I will need a lot more help after that. 

Amen.

A Little Love For Frosty

Remember your favourite holiday shows? Was Frosty the Snowman one of them? This photo was taken last winter. Sadie was 2. I would pop frosty in and then I would go get dressed or put a load of laundry in. He was (and still is) capable of holding her attention for the whole show. However, as you can see, she could not get close enough to her dear, cold friend. When I would leave the room she would hop right up on the table to be with him. What are your holiday faves?

Frustrations lead to Happy Memories....Sometimes....

Thankfully this is one of those times that the frustration does lead to a happy memory................
You moms out there.....with school age children..............will likely know exactly what I am talking about........I am sorry if you instantly feel stressed and annoyed when I mention the word "homework". Not only is this a stressful thing in and of itself........but.....add to this the broken pencil. Yes, you read me right..........the broken pencil and let's just add, for frustration sake, that the eraser is also non existent on the end of the pencil. Of course, there are no pencil sharpeners around, the boys look at me like they do not even know what I could possibly be talking about.......a pencil sharpener? What? They, honestly, just stare at me blankly.

Blood starts to boil right about NOW.

This happens at least 3 times a week. Now, do not think that I do not have pencil sharpeners, because I do. But, each time I give them one, it somehow disappears, or it just plain does not work.

Here comes the happy part. Last week I was wading through another cupboard filled with "stuff". We call these the cupboards of death. Why? Because as soon as you open them everything falls out and you drown in the "stuff". I have a few of these.....tupperware anyone?
Anyhow, in this cupboard I found the old telephone pencil sharpener from my grandparents home. It hung on the wall in my Nana's kitchen. They did not have a lot of toys for us at their house, but I played with this endlessly. As you can see, on the one side there is the piece that you can put up to your ear and pretend you are having a real conversation. Side note: this must have been when I first started talking to myself...........
Anyway, I have had this sharpener for years now, it is truly vintage. It even has a removable tray for the "shavings". Guess what? Unlike my vintage NUT post, this one actually works.........and works well.
This one shall be hard for them to lose............as i am screwing it to the wall this afternoon!!! One less headache come homework time!

I'm "MISS DECEMBER" !!!

WHOOT WHOOT!!

Sarah, from Journeys of the Zoo, asked me if I would like to be her December Feature!!

I prefer to think I am "Miss December"

I, of course, was so excited. Sarah thinks I must not get out much..............

Anyhow, you may or may not have noticed that I have not been posting much this week.......we have been fighting the flu and other ailments ..................sorry for that..........you have no idea how sorry I really am..............trade places anyone???

Come visit me at Journeys of the Zoo and check out all that Sarah has to offer!! She is amazing at keeping up with all the latest and greatest giveaways...............check it out............she'll even link yours up!!

You Can Always Use One More Cupboard!!

Finally it is completed!! I say finally because it is one of those things that needed to be made and put in place 2 years ago. However, it remained in my head up until a couple of weeks ago. You see, my stove is meant to be a built in gas range..................but, when we moved here, there was no place for a built in appliance. So, it just looked unfinished. And be all observations one would think this did not bother me.....................but it really, really did. Still I delayed in getting the measurements to my dad..........he's the carpenter you see. But, I finally did and after lots of measuring and re measuring and phone calls back and forth.............it arrived! Then it was my turn!! I am the finisher...........not the cabinet maker...............Some paint here and there, a vintage knob, some chalkboard paint and voila!
The kids have a wonderful place to draw and leave notes for Santa............

Cyber Sale at Sadieloohoo!!

Two new "big dolls" have been added to the shop this week!! Lucy and Bonnie are their names and they come with their own little "non shedding" pets.
Sadieloohoo is having a sale this week. Use Code cybersale15 to receive 15% off your purchase!!