Not a single thing in my 12 days of Christmas list was under my tree, but there were a few surprises.  My husband bought me (well, I picked it out) a wall sconce for a focal wall in my living room.  My mom’s gift was the paint and window treatments for that room, so that [...]

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Certainly there are many things I want.  Material things, intangible things, impossible things.  But I’ve already received the greatest gifts I could ever imagine.  My husband, my children, my loving friends and extended family.  God has richly blessed me and for that I am eternally grateful. And I’m most grateful to Him for the gift [...]

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Books.  I love to read.  I’ll read almost anything (obviously, as I read and loved Twilight despite my skepticism) and our little county library is seriously lacking in good material.  I can’t afford to buy books any more, so I’ve been doing a lot of re-reading and borrowing but there are several books on my [...]

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Sleeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeep.  For like 8 hours in a row, uninterrupted by teething babies or night terrors or snoring husbands.  A silent night, if you will.  Perhaps what I need to ask for is a gift card for one night in a hotel?  I suspect that’s the only way I’d get 8 hours…but then I’d be lonely [...]

Filed under: 12 Days of Christmas, Me Stuff, Parenting

I’m pretty sure it’s no secret that I like the Twilight series.  I know there are people pointing and laughing now…that’s OK, get it out of your system. Done?  Good…let’s move on. So I love Twilight.  The woman isn’t a very good writer, but she can tell a heck of a story.  I loved the [...]

Filed under: 12 Days of Christmas, Me Stuff, On My iPod