Hi. My name is Marcey and my last blog post was in April 2009. I must confess FB has taken a front seat to my blog. Sorry. But ya know--FB is what brought me back here today! I saw a video blog from a woman I went to high school with and it got me thinking about my own neglected and completely forgotten blog. Why do we blog? Is it really to keep up with our friends that we love and cherish so much which sometimes even if you live next door you overlook? I think that's just what we tell ourselves to justify keeping up and checking in without having to say--oh-hi--how's it going? I really wanted to know how its going but didn't want to call you or see you --just wanted to stop by your page. Strange huh. Take teenagers for example--they are so compelled to texting with one another that when they are actually together they have nothing to say. Remember when we used to speak to one another and see people's reactions be it good or bad? Maybe I am dating myself by saying I really rather talk on phone than text. I have noticed people text me all the time--which is fine--as long as Oprah's not around--and a quick sentence or two and there ya go--conversation--sorta. On the other hand of texing conversations--it does keep you on the subject--which anybody knows who has ever chatted with me for at least 6 minutes knows I can skip topics like lighting and I really appreciate a fast talker!! Anyhow.....what brought all this about was a remark made by a guy whos almost 30--and we were chatting about what to post publicly and what not to post. I was surprised by a personal post he had made on FB and I said well--why would you put that on there? (in my best--Oh I know sooo much more than you tone--) he said --well my generation communicates differently than yours---my reply??( no I didn't smack him) I said --well my generation can KEEP A SECRET! SO then THAT got me to thinking about what the younger peeps now think is public and private regarding their lives. I find it a bit sad that they--younger peoples that moi--don't savor moments in their lives that really are a turning point of some kind. I say--hang on to that moment for a few minutes to yourself and maybe its something that only you & your spouse know or best friend but the point is savor it. Life can, will and rightfully should be sending curveballs out to you every so often, so why the rush to announce everything? I can chat with complete strangers and when the moment is over--I am always surprised to hear all the things of their life they will tell me. Really. Floored sometimes.
I may be old school but I say somethings are better off a secret...at least for a bit. So on this valentines's day--enjoy the one you love and don't tell your co-workers all the sweet stuff that was written in your card tomorrow morning at your 1st morning break.......SQUIRREL! :)

I'm Baackkk

Can you believe my last post was March 3??? Yikes...well the blog police called me last nite and said get with it sista! So, let's see....been workin..check..driving kids around...check check....laundry...triple check...started another diet....check.... sounds like same ole same ole huh!

This guy right here..er left here...that's my nephew David.

Looks down right happy huh! I dunno why they can't smile in those Army pics...just once I wanna see a guy cheesin like he's thrilled to be running 98 miles a day!! I remember when he was just a wee tot.....snifff...

Ok, what else....went to soccer tourney in Shreveport. I will just say I'll pass on the town of Shreveport. I said to Gary well I'm sure there's a part of this town that is super nice and you would want to be there all the time, but we sure haven't found it!! Anyhoo....Taylor is running track in addition to soccer...feel my wallet's pain?! Ever priced running shoes? We had to go to an official running store in Norman to get fitted for these track shoes and the SOCKS there were 16.99 for ONE--yes ONE pair!! Not to mention Gary & I were the fattest people in the whole store....runners...someone should really introduce them to mexican food. Poor souls. Anyhow Tay & track...now this might shock some, but I am not a track star, nor was I a track manager, nor watched track, hung out at a track...gettin the pic? Well, Gary was in track...so NOW the man is trully fulfilled b/c he has one child out of 4 that has latched on to soccer and track....HIS sports.....joy. No real point to that story just sayin.....

67 days til the 20th reunion...expect strange and wild ramblins ahead.......its from the hunger!!!

AYE-YI-YI

March 3, 2009

Dear Diary,

I think I have lost my mind. Clutter and disarray have entered into my normal 'Martha' life and I can't seem to get a hold on it. I can't go the housekeeper route b/c she won't do it right and then I will just redo it. Issues, I know.
Today was my 'annual' visit with my most fav Dr. who right before she hugged me good-bye, b/c I am her fav patient who won't do anything of what she says, " I want to see you back in 1 year, well, I want to see 'LESS' of you......."
Comedy. Comedian. All those yrs at med school and she's throwing one liners at me.
Lucky I like her.
I am thinking my diet should start now....not b/c of her, but b/c the 20 yr reunion is freakishly getting closer and closer....and some of my peeps on FB actually note things like, I'm so sad b/c I missed my workout.....I feel so great after my workout.....
ya know, Diary, I am starting to think maybe its a conspiracy. MAYBE they are fat too and just don't want anybody to know. This could maybe work for me too.
So tomorrow I will post how fabulous my work out was.........oohhh, wait! But then I would have to see them at some point huh, crap.
Learing to love myself phase?? Nah, did that 2 yrs ago. Tragic car wreck that left me unable to diet and depressed b/c Armando is not father of the baby....nnahhh....Telemundo might sue me for copying them, well, Diary, I may have to give up Ted's.
Wha...??? I know! Hotline my therapist now! I've lost it for sure!
Maybe another round of Madea movies and I will have my groove back, er was that Stella?
Anyhoo Diary, that's pretty much all I got for now.
Oh yeah, I gotta give a wink, wink, nod,sneeze,handsignal to my bloggy friend who refuses to get her own blog......for Pete's sake if I can sit down and bang this out then YOU can too!!

Peace out

Catch up catch up catch upppp...

good grief--get addicted to Facebook and PUFF!! Your blog goes down the bloggy drain!


OK let's see......
This is my nephew David and my sis--his mom Angie...I can hear u now...You have a sister??!
OH the things you don't know about moi...
anyhoooo....David left for bootcamp on the 4th. And I don't mean the she-she-poo-poo bootcamp all the skinny moms are doing to get ready for spring break....I'm talking ARMY!! Believe me, I tried everything...bribes...lies...blackmail...but he still went. I know I know!! I should be ashamed, but honestly I just don't want anything to happen to him, so then my Taylor says to me, Mom, don't you know God's hand will be on him? (Thanks Jesus) So what do ya say to that--who knew a 13 yr old actually listened...didn't work when I told her to clean her room.
Anyhow, ARMY---ya know, I couldn't do it....crawling in the mud, sleepin outside, and really what would get me is being yelled at. Now, don't get me wrong, I can take alot, but just signing up for some Joe to scream in my face isn't my cup of diet coke. I would just opt out, 'eh, I'm gonna have to pass onthis one, but Thanks!'......so I will be an Army aunt, mail whatever he wants and smuggle him into Canada, err, I mean send lots of postcards.........
What else......sold my 1st set of life insurance policies and cancer policies...........LOVE my ENLYTEN stuff and everybody needs some/should sign under me and GROOOWWWW........
Won at Bunco and didn't even roll the dice.....;)
oh yeah, life lesson here--our dishwasher broke and repair guy says just buy new one, soooo
the kids have gotten a new treat...washing dishes....(b/c I haven't bought one yet--its only been 2 days) SO.....my son--who can tell you when something isn't scientifically possible, name every stinking detail to some 3rd world country and spell every word I've never heard of--has NEVER hand washed dishes. So, I get him started--meaning I sat at the bar and supervised and it occurred to me that he was washing yet not rinsing....hhmmmm, uh son, you gotta rinse them off. He says, no you don't, the soap will just slide off as it dries.....did he just say..........(I'll wait for u....I know, I was stunned too and then had to laugh awhile until I realize he's serious) uh, no son, you have to rinse the soap off or it will create a soap residue that won't taste so good w/your chicken.
No mom, it will just dry off, it will be fine.......(insert bell sound here b/c round 1 is off & runnin)
we go round & round....literally for half an hour on this.......I ended up finishing them b/c he was mad at me. Gary then comes home and gets the details and just looks at him and says,yeah son you gotta rinse them off....so then he stormed off to his room............AHH LIFE W/TEENAGERS! I say to Gary---maybe we should not get the dishwasher so quick, unplug the microwave and hide the TV remotes b/c our kids don't have a clue...........my mom didn't even HAVE a microwave until AFTER I was MARRIED!!
I wonder how much they pay for the family TV reality shows........"Hangin w/the Hollons"..........
"Callin All Hollons"........"HAHAHA w/the Hollons".....I could go on for days........... ;)

This plates on OVERLOAD!

OK-Its Feb. 1st and I'm back to post! I know, I've been a slow-poster gal lately but I've also been a busy lil bee too! I am officially addicted to Facebook. Sad. True. I sold my first set of life insurance policies to a married couple.....ok-- they are my friends, but they count! (although the guys at the office don't think so......however... I did beat them last week in written premium--but that's ANOTHER post...but ya'll know not to mess w/this super-diva) Girls rule/boys drool..maybe they didn't the memo
Anyhoooo...... where was I?? Oh yeah! New company--new product--Enlyten Products!
MLM company-outta Tulsa--launched 30 days ago--product is like a listerine strip....we have energy--electrolytes--antioxidants--melatonin I LOVE the stuff...so much so I signed up to be a distributor! Holy Moly! I am just one of those wackos that really buzzes along much better when I have tons on my plate. If I just have one thing going on.....really I get nothing done. Like having the WHOLE day to do ONE thing....and still not get it done! SO, real estate--love--insurance--begining to love--Enlyten--love enough to sink $$ into......what else???
I've considered stripping too but why take good jobs from hard working peeps? Bambi's gotta feed the fam too ya know.....and Nascar has enough drivers for now, but I know I could be a Nascar driver inthe blink of an eye!
OK-reunion update.....4 months and a few days to go.....GULP......tomorrow my diet goes into overdrive.....
hey wasn't it supposed to go into overdrive a few Mondays ago? well, shhhhh its our secret!
Valentines is coming up and I am not a mushy gushy kinda person, however I did tell myself I would work on showing more emotion---well, I show enough really but I mean be ok hugging somebody other than my fam--welp, not there yet, so stay tuned.(don't hold ur breathe though)
Mortgage rates are freakishly great so if you of anybody looking to but or sell........MARCEY HOLLON is your gal!! Except for all u FSBO peeps.....may weeds take over your yards..in love, I mean in love may weeds take over your yard. I'm working on it!!!
OK-gotta iron and jump in bed w/4 new magazines..........aaagghhhhh my fix!!

Everybody move-buy insurance and your whole family needs some Enlyten strips!!

Either slow news week or I dunno....

Well, as the title states, either I had a slow news week or nothing really popped out at me as 'BlogWorthy'. Monday--worked/picked up kids/cooked/cleaned/laundry
Tuesday-repeat Monday....get the idea? Sometimes I think I'm gonna journal everyday and have such an appreication for life its gonna be great why didn't I do this years ago.....then that thought goes away...er rather I think, that's not journal worthy...nah...what's on HGTV?
Got my nails done this week...in my mind its like a glorified "spa day" only its just my nails and chatting w/Marla......no facial or massage.....let's call it 'budget spa day'! Then my sweetpea T got something the Hollon children so far have never had...detention--20 whole minutes.....talking.
Ya know, she's gets that from Gary, poor girl, just like her dad, blah blah blah, he just goes on and on......she lived.....very upset and completely wronged and the teacher hates her and the school is out to get her, but she lived. The teacher even apologized to her saying she really didn't deserve the detention just wanted her to stop being so chatty.........hhmmm, I call that 'caving'---T must have had on her I'm about to die face......that one works on lots of folks.....except u know who.....she's fine....nothing therapy won't cure in 20 yrs or so! LOL She even told me, Mom, most of my friends think you are a mean mom......really......hhhmmm......only MOST??? My game must be off, I usually get ALL..............I'm perfectly fine being the mean mom. I had the mean parents too and low and behold I made it thru life and never became an exotic dancer, never had Bambie for a nickname,no mugshots lurking out there and no arrests. Just saying...that's all.
Did I mention it was a s.l.o.w. week? I got a new headshot on my Facebook page and got an email from an old guy friend telling me I looked younger in the other pic......dontcha just love men?!
Speaking of FB.....I like it. Simple. Easy. I don't need Brady to explain anything. Thumbs up.
I'll be on the look out this next week for blog worthy events.
Only 155 days til my 20 yr reunion.........FYI

Ciao Bella!

When the new year came about I said to myself, self, this year I am going to always look on the bright side, look for blessings and seek Him in all things b/c I know He's there.
Apparently self has ADD and a sketchy memory. So now, I'd like to just ask for prayer.
For preserverance to keep trying to get my real estate and insurance bizes going and healthy for I am not made of gold and don't have a money tree in the backyard. For patience of which needs no explaination if ya know me at all. For whatever it is you would call letting people in and not being so guarded. For self control, b/c the preacher I heard on the radio the other morning said we all needed self disipline and no has never been my favorite word. And just for some plain ole blessings to come my way b/c there are just days I look up and say, Are You watching the same channel as me?? Last year was really a yucky year and I REALLY would like a catch a few breaks this one. I firmly believe the saying, 'and this too shall pass', I have no doubt my God is in control. Maybe its just me in a strange mood. See, there I go again trying to discount myself.
Ok, just lift me up if ya can, I'd appreciate it and I'll be doing the same for ya'll. Tomorrow is a new day--the sun will shine again--what else?? Uh, I think I can, I think I can--what doesn't kill you will make you fat--er I mean strong--that's all I can muster for now.........I gotta go wipe my hubbys eyes..........OU lost the "big" game............again.
Much love to you all.......................

Dah-Dah-daummmmmmmmmmm

Confession:
Breakfast: Cinnamon roll
Dinner: Potato soup

OK! Not only did I fall off the wagon, I think I jumped- bungee style!!!
Low carb only works for me when my family is not home! So start school back already!!
HOWEVER----I did walk at the park w/ my hubby-who can walk at the speed of light and my short legs practically run to keep up......
Tomorrow is a new day. **SIGH**
I am a good person, I have a brillant personality.....working on my 'inner talk' :)
Remember what that saying says in my kitchen??
"Dear Lord, if you can't make me skinny, please make my friends fat."

I'm mailing all of you cookies right now!!! ;)

Happy Tuesday

Hello all my bloggy friends...it is I, your faithful Realtor and now insurance agent!
(which BTW--ya'll all need an insurance review--just sayin)
Had a great day today and its not even ova yet. After 3 appts that ended with nuttin, I met a sweet lady who I can actually help and it made it all worth while.
Then I came home and my BABIES had cleaned the house! Why yes, Virginia, my love language is "acts of service"..........and now if OSU will beat the tar outta those quackeroos, I'll be set for at least a couple of days!
Day 2 of low carb seems to be going ok...I still have all my children so I haven't bitten their heads off......although Taylor got in my car yesterday w/a choc.chip cookie.........never fear, I survived, but it is proof that the devil was at work tryin to get me!

GO POKES!!!!!

Let It Snow......

Ok just for the record, I do not like a warm Christmas! I like "holy cow, its cold!" kinda Christmas, not my hubby saying, I could wear shorts ya know.........

RANDOM COMMENTS OVERHEARD AT THE HOLLON HOUSE RECENTLY:

Are you gonna put nuts in the cookies cuz I don't like nuts(as they are eating the nuts)
I hope mom didn't buy us matching clothes again
Is Karlie eating a bow?
I'm bored
Can we go to the mall, we could help the economy!
I think I'm gonna throw up
I think I'm in a food coma
You always pick stupid movies
Man, That was a good movie
lets wrestle
AAAAHHHGGGGGGGGGG..................MMMMOOOOOOMMMMMMM
no wrestling
the phone is ringing somebody get it(as they sit next to the phone)
Karlie--get off the pillows
ya know, that turkey was really good
I don't like my Christmas clothes so can we take them back and get cute ones
mom....mom....I made you spaghetti-os.....ah man, she's mad....
You are supposed to be putting the pics away not looking at every one of them
Look! Back when our children couldn't talk........aahhhhhh
Look Maddie, dad did really have hair once
WOW, gaw mom your hair looks weird
Listen to this marching band, listen to their music composition, its the German theory of..................................MOM, you are not really asleep!!!
Better get off that internet, somebody's gonna steal your identity(you KNOW Gary said that!)
I am so fat. Just look at me!
Mom--put your clothes back on!
Hey when they say next year do they mean this yr or next year(I'll let you guess who said that)
Just another holiday in the Hollon house huh babe?!

Almost here.....

Today is Dec. 22, 2008. Christmas is HOURS away and I am kinda, sorta, almost, getting there.
I have told myself it is ok to scale back since the whole country seems to be doing it too. Convinced myself that cookie dough, if eaten while standing up contains no calories.
Given myself the ole pep talk of Why Yes, Virginia, Martha Stewart would be so proud.
Gotten over the fact that we DID get the exterior lights out of the attic, HOWEVER didn't exactly put them out on the house.....except my FABULOUS wreath which lites up and I made myself a few years ago, however you can't really see it from the street b/c the builder set my house crooked but I'm not bitter about that anymore.........
Prepared myself for the grocery store trip I've been putting off.......
and mentally pumped myself up up up for the annual driving around looking at Christmas lites w/my fam, who will be eating brownies in my car and Gary will have his must have eggnog..gag..and we will "OH! Wow! Look at that! What on earth? How'd they do that? I saw that last year. Imagine the electric bill! What does polar bears have to do w/Christmas? Anyone? Can we go to Braum's?" until my ADD kicks in and then its all downhill from there......
OK!
I wish all of you faithful readers who can't/won't/don'tknowhowto/refuse to get blog of your own a wonderful and blessed Christmas and eat lots of cookies and may the time you spend w/your crazy/disfunctional families remind you of how much you actually love them!!!!
PEACE-LOVE and EMPTY LAUNDRY BASKETS TO YOU ALLLLLLLLLLLLLLLL!!!

Bring on January!!

OK.....I saw a billboard today saying 9 days til Christmas. Great....not ready. Not even close.

Maybe I'm just getting old, but didn't we just have the 4th of July thing at church??

I am just not in the wrapping presents mood, bows on everything that moves, cookie dough everywhere.....wait....I can do the dough. I have scaled down our family Christmas gift wise this year and have realized maybe I should have been doing this all along. I think I just get this unreal vision in my head of how it all should be "this year" and then of course it never comes even close and uggghhhh.........

I really think this workin mama is just tired. and whiny. and has a sugar headache from the dough. and self loathing for eating the dough. No worries, I see my therapist tomorrow and she wil fix it all...and my nails...right Marla?! My son asked me tonight rather irritated too why couldn't I remember what he had said. My reply--no I didn't throw him from the moving car- I just said, if you knew how many people tell me things in one given day, you'd realize why I couldn't remember if you said 2 or 4. AYE-Yi-YI......other random tidbits:

Remember when I couldn't even say MySpace? Now I have a personal blog, a MySpace(that I still haven't gotten into) and NOW a Facebook page too. I think I about gave Laura a heartattack with that one.

184 days til my HS Reunion.......prozac anyone?? ;)

It will all work out....I think I can, I think I can, I think I can........ worked for the lil engine right!

Gotta make a basket of goodies today for hubbies workers.......that sounded strange huh....anyhoo, bring on the cookie dough!!!!!!!!!!

Dear Santa

Dear Santa,

Let's not even start on the naughty or nice thing.....this year I'd like super-powers.
I wanna blink and the house be clean and laundry done. Got that? Good.
Next up is can you have a talk with the teachers-partically math teachers- about actually explaining all this math stuff while they have my kids at school so they don't come home and ask me?! For Pete's sake, didn't they get a degree in this anyhow? Check? Good.
Growing feet.....come on now....do you know what a pair of dance shoes costs these days?? You don't have to stunt their growth but just make the shoes last longer than a month, k? Good.
A little help getting this insurance biz off the ground would b nice, or a complete turn around in real estate would suffice. I'm not difficult ;)
Also, teacher's gifts...are they really neccessary? Considering I, er, I mean Brady has to reteach at least once a week.
I'd like all my favorite Christmas movies to come on in marathon style in the same Saturday.
I want nachos to be carb free.
And french fries. and Doritos. and Reece's.


AND let's not forget.........
above all, I'd like world peace.
Ok, I'll let you get to work on that and just holla at yo girl if you have any questions.

Voila!

Well, I must admit, I am a competitive person and since there's NO WAY I will ever keep up with my blogging as faithful as some-you know who you are :)--I decided I'd update my blog seasonally before you know who did! It only took me going back and forth between pages and reading it over and over....and trying out this one and that one....until I reached a happy medium!
Today I did laundry--since it wasn't my bday anymore, it's back to the daily grind. I also put up the family Christmas tree. Ahhh, memories........when I was a kid we always had one of those short trees and every now and then a real live tree. Being a smell sensitive person that I am, I really don't like the smell of a real tree....I know I can hear you now.....well, hang on cuz I can't stand the smell of coffee or fresh cut grass or leather.......I know, I know, I know......
Where was I....ah, Christmas trees. I had a "pretty tree" in our living room that had a theme and only certain ornaments went on it, then I had a "family tree" that one was all the kids stuff and every color and blinking light I could find.....I'm a blinker mixed w/still lites gal....I know this can bring marriages to a hault...to blink or not to blink.....but Gary's a blinker too so we're good.
Then I also had a tree that was just for fun....I know. tree overkill, but one year I was channeling Martha and got carried away........
Last year it seems we didn't repack so well for the attic.....er...we chucked it all in walmart sacks and flinggggg into the dark scary attic it went. Strange, but they didn't weather so well over the summer....go figure. So this year, the pretty tree is a hodge podge of everything that survived and maybe enough leftovers to complete the poodle tree--that's what we call it cuz it looks like 2 round balls on top of one another with a tree trunk----really its fabulous when decorated with all my moms Christopher Radko ornaments....ohhh, mother............was I supposed to give those back?? Anyhoooo......what's on your tree?? We have everything from Precious Moments to hand painted rulers each of my kids have made at school......Thank goodness for teachers and all those Christmas projects or I could have a naked tree!! I'm not a tinsel gal though, mainly cause I hate cleaning it all up.....stems from childhood...my dad was a tinsel guy.....EVERY strand had to be hand strung one by freakin one.....ever so perfectly......but my therapist says it doesn't affect me anymore.............and let's not even talk about the wrapping of presents!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ok, I've got garland to hang everwhere...........
and to all a goodnight...........

One more down--MANY more to go...

Hellooooo...ahhhh..its been awhile! I do hope everybody had a most fabulous Thanksgiving and got to take a breather and just enjoy their family and friends! Today is 'Black Friday' some kind of big shoppin day...hmmm...I dunno. I was sleepin in while everybody else was going hogwild to get the bid deals.....yawnn...except for the text messages that came in at oh 5:36 AM....yes that's AM to wish me Happy Birthday!-Thanks Sherrie! But really you could have waited til oh 9:30ish.

Then about the time I go back to sleep....another text.....this time from Cindy P. same message.

SO, I am thankful for my faithful texting friends that think nuttin about waking me up when clearly I need my beauty sleep! Lots of anti wrinkle beauty sleep! LOL

Then my girls ever so quietly----y'all know they sounded like a herd of buffalo--made me breakfast..........and guess what they "made"? a breakfast burrito and tator tots from --where else--SONIC! Today I will milk this birthday thing as much as humanly possible........the kids can't fuss w/each other, I can't do laundry or dishes and somebody besides me will clean out the car!

So, today I heard the B.C.Clarks jingle.......its offically the holiday season!!

Let the cookie dough thaw and get out the Christmas lights!!

TAAA-DAAAAA!!!!!!!!!

Yea ME! I must express my pure joy in myself--not so proper I know--but I went to insurance school and took the state exam-not 1 but 2 exams--and PASSED!! I am now a bonafied Life, Accident & Health Insurance agent!!!!!!!!!! I'M SO EXCITED.........(insert happy dance here)
This all happened last week and ya'll thought I couldn't keep a secret!!
I will start Monday with Pennsylvania Life company. Now, I am not giving up real estate, but its been painfully slow, so I decided to broaden my horizon!!
I was saying to Gary, do you realize how many differnet things I've sold? Yep, he does, cuz he's the one always paying for my "new starter kit", enrollment fee, or in this case, state exams.
God love him!
Let's see, I've sold mens clothing, womens clothing, kids clothes, perfume, make-up,handbags,
kitchen tools, gourmet food mixes and real estate....and now insurance. Whewwww....it's a good thing I'm a talker, huh! I'll keep you posted as to how it goes...I'll be a real estate/insurance guru--it'll be great I'm sure :)

As far as random posts....Ms.B....have you not read the TITLE of my blog? LOL

Ciao for now.......

How did I not know??

Last nite I had to go pick up my 16&1/2 JR. in high school who STILL doesn't drive (he says he's too busy to worry about that rite now) from orchestra and I saw the greatest thing.....a laundromat. I've never been in a laundromat. I thought they were only on TV. ( i lead a very sheltered life ya know) but there it was, rows of washers and dryers..amd actual people in there doing laundry....ya'll realize I'm obsessed w/laundry yeah....it immediately made me think I could do ALL of it at once....use 10 washers and 10 dryers and VOILA!! Then I would just have to iron it all when I got home.
Yes people..I said iron it all....it all began in 3rd grade when I used to lay on the bed and watch my mother iron clothes and just chat away......anyhow, nothing goes in the closet until it's ready to wear and that means ironed! I know, I can hear ya'll now.......my mom irons pillow cases people......I don't I swear....napkins-yes, pillowcases no.
You are prolly wondering does this blog have a point? Nah not really.

Other random details:
Back on the no carb thing again, expect random, pointless blogs in the future. Lack of sugar makes me loopy, more so than usual.
Tonight is my FAV reality TV show---Real Housewives of Atlanta....total brain mush, but I *heart* it....and then there's the blogs........o the joy.
Dinner tonight was turkey burgers (no bun) and salad...and my family actually ate all of it and LIKED it.
Every member of the fam...no complaints...Gary said, "God is at work tonight."
Strangely enough Taylor is playing w/Karlie Sophia.....this is news cuz she only likes the idea of a dog, not actually playing with, taking care of, or paying attention to a dog. So, big nite for KS.
Only 221 days til my high school reunion..........I knew you'd want to know.
New dark hair color has taken away my striking resemblance to Christie Brinkley. **SIGH**
I have faced the realization my bra really doesn't fit. Double SIGH
I have just been asked if you can simplfy 2/25ths..........emmm........Brady!!!
I am honest w/my kids, some of you aren't. I have no problem telling them Hey, all that stuff you are doing rite now, yeah well, you'll never use it in real life! Gary just asked Maddie if she got a good grade on a paper she had to interview 10 people about, but didn't really have 10 people to ask that night at 8:45 due the next day, she replied, o I just put down so and sos names...he says Is that what MOM told u to do? LIKE WHY WOULD U THINK I TOLD HER THAT? Go back in ur mancave Johnie-rulebook......
Signing off for now........I've got serious business to do.

Peace out.......tell ur mama I said Heeeyyyyyy.................

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!

Just a couple of funnies!

I actually like Halloween, any excuse to have agiant bowl of candy and nobody thinks a thing is priceless.

Even my dog-Boston Terrior-, Karlie Sophia will be decked out tonight....she's gonna be a pumpkin. Last year she was a bumble bee.

And I can hear you now, but I swear she likes it!

Just wait til you see her Christmas dress!!

If you are handing out candy tonight, have a Reece's for me!!

A little catch up.....

TAYLORS 13TH BIRTHDAY PARTY

BACK TO NORMAL.......

You can only imagine the gigles and screams had that nite.

A Confession....

Ok, I admit I'm a reality TV junkie....but one of my fav shows is the Real Housewives series.
First it was Orange County, then New York, now they are housewives of Atlanta. I watch in amazement at what people will put out there and then they are shocked when people then critize them. I know, it's not rocket science, but it will make you laugh for sure! Then to top the fact that I watch the shows, I will check the blogs just to see if most of the watching audience agrees with me, and laugh some now. I know, I can hear you now....shame on me.....brainspam.....should be reading some great book.........I would but Top design just came on and I love tha one too.
I'm rooting for Eddie to win.....he's the Sr. Stylist for Martha Stewart Living magazine.....need I say more? Speaking of Martha...we're on a first name basis.....I love her too. I can be in the worst mood and turn her show on and VOILA! instant calm.....my mom will fall asleep if she's on.......anyhooo.
I was at the grocery store today...Wally world and don't even get me started on what I think THEY have done to all the mom&pop shops out there....I ususally don't shop there but was in a pinch so...remember the eggs issue........18 eggs from a commercial farmer..$2.82 and the cage free kind (which there was only one selection) was $4.32. Wow, that's a difference. Which came home with me? The cheaper ones. I know. I let the fat brown chickens down and the skinny white chickens still have a job. sigh...I tried...but the extra $ would buy me a Sonic drink. I know. Sellout.
Subject change. My 20 yr reunion. ( you all realize this will be like the girl getting married who talks about the wedding til u get to the point of for Pete's sake..get married already!)
241 days and counting....yes we are counting. I said to Brady today, well I just need a tummy tuck, boob job and botox before next June......no comment from him....then I say OOORRRRRR I buy Spanx, a wonderworking bra and fire up the Arbonne routine! Brady says, so you're opting for plan B. LOL HOW can you not love pure truth?
What else.....did I mention lots of my ole peeps have college degrees out the wahzu? Double majors, masters degrees.....college of this and that....hmmmmmmmmm......makes my community college parties, er, I mean days seem less than. Never fear! I take pride in the 3 c-sections I endured and count that has the hardest work around! In fact, that's where I got my fav saying...."I'm not afraid of anything...I've had 3 kids!"
And with that, dear friends, I bid you a goodnight!

Peace, love and empty laundry baskets to you all.......

M