Along with my long list of things to do in my head, as I am walking around the house doing other things, is to change the toilet paper roll in the bathroom. I'll get to it, after I change the towels, get a bar of soap out of the closet, drag the hampers to the laundry room....it may take a while before I get to it but I will.
Well, oldest daughter (almost 9) was busy cleaning her room and went into the bathroom. I didn't pay much attention to this until after she left when I thought I had better change that toilet paper! She had already changed it!! She had gotten it out of the hall closet, took off the old cardboard, and refilled it......with the new piece flipped over the top (how does she know I like it that way?!)
There is hope for my daughters!!! The men may never learn how to accomplish this small task but I am confident that the ladies of the house will always have toilet paper ready!!!
Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Thursday, October 19, 2006
Brand Name or Generic
I think we have all been faced with the decision at least once in our lives, should I save 10 cents and buy the generic or pay more for what is supposed to be better quality? I struggle with this every time I go to the grocery. I want to save money (who doesn't?) but is it going to taste the same as what I expect? Is the product not going to meet my expectations and sit on the shelf therefore I have actually saved nothing, I have wasted the product altogether.
Most products are similar enough if not the same however on the flip side I have bought a package of frozen vegetables, Green Giant I believe, and found a stem in it. I expect better quality than that if I am going to pay the extra money. If that had been the generic I would have thought well you get what you pay for.
And while I am on the subject, do I buy in bulk? I live in a small house, enough living space for me and my family but I don't have the storage space for 100 rolls of toilet paper! I try to only go to the grocery twice a month with the exception of that 'on the way home from work' run for milk. I would like to say that I have a menu planned and always know what is for dinner each night however I haven't been able to pull that off. It would be GREAT!! I love when I do remember to think about dinner in advance and come home from work to a warm crock pot full of spaghetti! Yum!
I don't mind going to the grocery (as long as I have a list....I've got to have the list) and I don't mind cooking dinner, it is trying to be creative and think of what to have for dinner that I am stuck on. My family is not too picky, they eat what I put out for them. Any suggestions? What do you do for your family? Are you the menu type? Do you just order out/in? I do hear the occasional complaint when I fix something with spinach....but that's another story. : )
Most products are similar enough if not the same however on the flip side I have bought a package of frozen vegetables, Green Giant I believe, and found a stem in it. I expect better quality than that if I am going to pay the extra money. If that had been the generic I would have thought well you get what you pay for.
And while I am on the subject, do I buy in bulk? I live in a small house, enough living space for me and my family but I don't have the storage space for 100 rolls of toilet paper! I try to only go to the grocery twice a month with the exception of that 'on the way home from work' run for milk. I would like to say that I have a menu planned and always know what is for dinner each night however I haven't been able to pull that off. It would be GREAT!! I love when I do remember to think about dinner in advance and come home from work to a warm crock pot full of spaghetti! Yum!
I don't mind going to the grocery (as long as I have a list....I've got to have the list) and I don't mind cooking dinner, it is trying to be creative and think of what to have for dinner that I am stuck on. My family is not too picky, they eat what I put out for them. Any suggestions? What do you do for your family? Are you the menu type? Do you just order out/in? I do hear the occasional complaint when I fix something with spinach....but that's another story. : )
Friday, October 13, 2006
The definition of COLD
I woke up this morning to 56 degrees and thought, maybe I should grab a sweater?! I went back later of course to get a jacket and one for the kids as well. It was COLD.
Now, when I was growing up it wasn't cold at 56 degrees.....that was a heat wave! And that was our morning temp!! Do you know what cold smells like? I ask some of my southern friends and they are clueless.....but those of us from the north know that smell when you walk out your door and it hits your nose the chilling cold.....snow fresh on the ground. I miss that. Sometimes I get in my car and turn on the a/c really high until I am cold and think of those times. It's not the same but as crazy as I am....it's fun. : )
I know that it will be in the 70's by late afternoon so I'm not too concerned but it is snowing in some places!!! I miss the snow, I miss the seasons, I miss my family and friends, however it makes the hurt less when there are so many things to do while still warm out in October!
We'll be going to the park this weekend, just as we did so many times over the summer, to feed the ducks, take a nature walk, or just sit by the water.
I hope wherever you are you take advantage of the weather there and have fun.....if it is snowing in your area.......throw some snowballs for me!! : )
Now, when I was growing up it wasn't cold at 56 degrees.....that was a heat wave! And that was our morning temp!! Do you know what cold smells like? I ask some of my southern friends and they are clueless.....but those of us from the north know that smell when you walk out your door and it hits your nose the chilling cold.....snow fresh on the ground. I miss that. Sometimes I get in my car and turn on the a/c really high until I am cold and think of those times. It's not the same but as crazy as I am....it's fun. : )
I know that it will be in the 70's by late afternoon so I'm not too concerned but it is snowing in some places!!! I miss the snow, I miss the seasons, I miss my family and friends, however it makes the hurt less when there are so many things to do while still warm out in October!
We'll be going to the park this weekend, just as we did so many times over the summer, to feed the ducks, take a nature walk, or just sit by the water.
I hope wherever you are you take advantage of the weather there and have fun.....if it is snowing in your area.......throw some snowballs for me!! : )
Thursday, October 12, 2006
The Fair Daze
There seems to be not much more fun than at the fair. In my days we had a school fair which consisted of a few booths and lots to eat, time together with friends and a chance for parents to socialize. The fair at my childrens school is not unlike the county fair. Rides, food, games, booths, and of course cotton candy! It truly seemed like a county fair but with mostly school friends. We were there the entire weekend and bless their hearts the kids rode EVERY ride (except of course the ones that spin you upside down--that mom won't let them ride) about 100 times.....thank goodness for those overly priced wrist bands they sell. Otherwise we would have broke the bank! And of course the kiddy land prizes that you can cash in your tickets for. I could very easily go to the dollar store and purchase most of the things and for the others spend less than $20 at Wal-Mart.
But nothing gives more joy to a mother than to see her child having fun. It is a chance to spend time together and relax, not worry about a thing. Lucky for us our children's friends have cool parents with whom we are friends with. Funny how that works out. I had a few friends growing up that I have stayed in touch with over the years but nothing like the friends I have now. We all have kids about the same age and similar interests. We range in jobs from firefighters, nurses, secretaries, business owners, managers, and stay at home moms/dads. We all have a good time, when there are drinks available, we drink....when there is music, we dance.....and when the kids want to play.....they have plenty of things to do and people to play with.
I feel truly blessed to have friends who aren't afraid to be themselves....it is no longer a competition (like in high school....thank God those years are past) I love them for who they are (faults and all) and they love us for who we are (faults and all)!
But nothing gives more joy to a mother than to see her child having fun. It is a chance to spend time together and relax, not worry about a thing. Lucky for us our children's friends have cool parents with whom we are friends with. Funny how that works out. I had a few friends growing up that I have stayed in touch with over the years but nothing like the friends I have now. We all have kids about the same age and similar interests. We range in jobs from firefighters, nurses, secretaries, business owners, managers, and stay at home moms/dads. We all have a good time, when there are drinks available, we drink....when there is music, we dance.....and when the kids want to play.....they have plenty of things to do and people to play with.
I feel truly blessed to have friends who aren't afraid to be themselves....it is no longer a competition (like in high school....thank God those years are past) I love them for who they are (faults and all) and they love us for who we are (faults and all)!
Sunday, October 01, 2006
One lone duck
We were enjoying the afternoon at the park yesterday and of course the kids had to stop and feed the ducks. This duck was one that seemed to dance to the beat of a different drum. Either that or was in a hurry to join the rest of them in for a feast of bread!!!
I thought it was a nice picture and wanted to share. Nature pictures are my favorite; to get a snapshot of "life in motion" and some of the wondorous things we take for granted.
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