Family Follies

We were visiting with my in-laws and this was a conversation with my MIL:

her: "you know Mazy*(MIL sister) is remodeling her bathroom and I told her that she definitely needed to get a new toilet because that thing she has just doesn't work right sometimes. But, I did tell her that if the construction crew could salvage it that WE would take it to put in the shop."

Me: staring, puzzled by what she just said. "Well, Doris* why would want her toilet if it doesn't work right and its old and besides that, its just nasty. You do realize you can buy a simple, modern style toilet at Home Depot for about $50.00 that work just fine, for the shop?!?"

her: "oh well I didn't think of that. I also told her that she could take it to deer camp and replace the men's bathroom toilet because it doesn't work well either. BUT if that one at camp could be salvaged then we would take it for the shop. Whichever one, doesn't matter to us."

Me: even more puzzled, "WHY would you want that toilet at camp? IF IT doesn't work either? You don't want her toilet problems. MUCH less a nasty toilet that a bunch of men and little boys have peed on..." SHIVER

her: "Oh, you have a point. But it could just be the pipes."

Hubby chimes in: "you think so Mom?" chuckle...chuckle...chuckle.

FIL just shakes his head and stays silent in that conversation.

My Mother-in-Law...I love our conversations...even if they do send chills up my spine and a pit to my stomach.

*names changed to protect the innocent.

a few of my favorite things...

Here are a few of my new favorite things :)


the stress monkey is following me and the drama llama is staying away (for now)...I don't know which one I hate worse.

Had a really long weekend and I am still exhausted. I keep having weird nightmares. Maybe a little shopping could cure these? hmmm.

I thought

I'd be able to keep up better. But I will be honest. I am so busy with the job and the gym, thats it is hard to find time...Yep I said that right. I have joined the gym. Its been GREAT! I feel so much better being able to work out, but then again. I hurt more now! Getting older truly stinks.

We have been busy on the home front. We had a death in the family. Then a big scare with the hubbys mom. She had to be rushed to the hospital by ambulance, the same day as the funeral. It was chaos but all is settling down more now.

I have new projects to share that we have been working on. Much sewing going on even though I am working. My Mom is doing all the sewing and I am picking out patterns, designing patterns, and picking fabrics. Thats my favorite part anyway :)

Many Congrats to C.B. on a beautiful 9pound healthy baby girl! She is gorgeous and I am so very happy for yall!!

How are all of you? Catch me up.

Where

have I been? Hanging out with...my favorite male on the face of this planet...my sweet hubby! And working. And taking pictures. And working. And playing. And loving. And being extremely happy.

But, I think my break is over. I am learning a new balance of things in life. Pictures and stories are coming soon!

ps...I have been lurking and reading.