Archive for September, 2008
GRRRRR…Grumpy
September 30, 2008 5:23 amRandom Pieces from my Brain
September 24, 2008 6:50 pmA few things popping through my brain:
1. I just drank some chocolate milk - and it was goooood.
2. I was sick on Monday - and peeps in my office thought I might be preggo. Hm…I’m not. But what if I was? How would I feel about that?
3. My mom’s bday was (is) today & my BF’s bday was Monday.
4. ACL starts in 1 day - and my hubby is thrilled - and making arrangements with his friends to park in my office’s garage off mopac & bee caves as I type this.
5. I’m hoping to visit my little brother during our stay in AR over Thanksgiving - a little anxious & nervous about this - he currently resides in a SuperMax Prison Unit. Why you ask? That’s a whole other blog.
6. I learned that I can save 8% off my phone bill b/c of my Corporate Account at work. Cool.
7. Both our cars will be paid off this Spring. Wow. Please God let these cars last us a LONG time. I hate car payments.
8. I have cable now. Which means I now love Rachel Zoe Project (Brad, you might get fired), Project Runway, Top Design, and of course: Dr. 90210.
9. Speaking of Dr. 90210 - there are a few things I’m seriously contemplating having done after I have all my kiddos.
10. I wish Tatum was awake so we could keep dancing together. She’s so funny.
11. Pillows - got them! Now on to curtains.
12. I found out last week that I got a promotion & pay increase at my job of 5 months. WOOHOO.
13. I have a girls’ brunch this Sunday - and I am so excited. I get some big girl alone time away from Tatum.
14. Is it bad that I get a tad (ok maybe a little more than tad) bit jealous when I hear of friends about to have babies that will stay at home with them? But my jealousy is out of love. I’m glad I have a good job. Otherwise, it’d be a bad jealousy. 
15. Super wonderful people from CA are coming to visit in just a few short weeks. What o what will we do? What o what will we NOT do?
16. One of my other BF’s just told me she lost 10 pounds on this particular shake diet. Chris…I need $50 to buy these shakes. If Shell can do it, I can do it.
17. I can’t believe I’m still awake. I’m going to bed.
Announcement
September 18, 2008 9:20 amWeekend Wrap Up
September 1, 2008 3:58 pmFriday - “Get out of Jail Free Card”:
I had to work pretty late Thursday night, so by 2:00 pm Friday, I was HOME to begin the celebration weekend. Labor Day. First on our list - catch up on Season 4 of Entourage. For dinner, I took Chris to Matt’s El Rancho Mexican restaurant I’ve recently discovered off S. First Street. Perfect sitting outside weather - tons of kids and families around, so Tatum was thoroughly entertained. However, I think I have found the ‘family’ restaurant that all the Westlake families go to - I’m seeing Mom’s that are size 4 with three kids, looking all fancy in their ‘dressed down version’ of a sundress. Made me feel extra fat and underdressed. But super yummy food. Two thumbs up.
Saturday- “Hi, I’m Your Aunt Sharon”:
My only girl cousin recently finished her PhD, became prego, and moved to Brownwood TX to be a professor at Howard Payne University. Saturday - she had a little shin dig at her new house - so Tatum and I couldn’t miss it! Tatum got to meet her Great Aunt Sharon for the first time ever.
It has been a long time since I’ve traveled ‘off’ the highway out of town. Nice to see a Dairy Queen in every small town of 500 people - and be able to drive 70 mph, slow down to 35 mph, and ramp back up to 70 mph all within 1 mile.
Sunday - “Spoof up the House”:
About two months ago, I gave Chris a list of items I’d like to ‘update’ in our home. Guest bathroom - curtains (for the love of God, we’ve never ever put up curtains) - new paint in the master bedroom, etc. This weekend we started on our list. We have a newly painted & decorated guest bathroom that I love! Please come visit me - just so you can use this bathroom. Oh - and we finished Season 4 of Entourage.
Monday - “Search for the Pillow”:
Since my new favorite pillows from Pottery Barn are not available until October 30th - I’ve decided to find new pillows that I’d like for my couches. This isn’t as easy as I thought it would be. Chris and I ran around town this morning in search for a more ‘available’ pillow for my couches - no such luck. Nicole has given me the bright idea to make the pillows myself. I might just do that. Anyone have a sewing machine? Vida - you had to move to CA - I’m just now about to discover this new talent of mine. I need your sewing machine more than ever before.
Ending the evening with a nicely well-done grilled steak, potatoes, and my daughter being hilarious as always. Tatum also got a new little something for her bedroom, too.
Happy Labor Day.
