Friday Fill-in - November 1, 2012

1. I was perfectly content not knowing that a Scrabble keyboard existed. But now I do, so I want it. Now.

2. I think my kids are possessed when the moon is full.

3. When we seek to help others at all times, we really help ourselves.

4. Uninterrupted sleep is the best!

5. Underneath it all I'm really a lonely, insecure little girl that wants someone to think of her occasionally.

6. Oh! And thanks for being a complete butthead - you know who you are. Well, no you don't, because you're a butthead and you have no concept of what you've done wrong. Sadly, this might as well be to Ya'll, because there are so many.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to warm covers, tomorrow my plans include maybe going downtown to check out the Iron Horse Festival and Sunday, I want to sleep for that extra hour I'm getting!

Friday Fill-Ins

1. Eggs are best deviled.


2. I hear uninterrupted sleep is awesome! 


3. When I look in the mirror, I remember why I avoid mirrors.


4. Good food, good company: these are the things I like for a special dinner! 


5. Currently, I am in need of a shower.


6. I like to play word games.


7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to sleep, of course, tomorrow my plans include church and crochet and Sunday, I want to crochet more!

Friday Fill-Ins (on Saturday)

1. I'm feeling all riled up by disrespectful, lying kids in the neighborhood.


2. I want their Mama to march them down here to apologize. 


3. I need to figure out a way to not let it get to me.


4. I was thinking of buying a stash of Girl Scout cookies to hide away and sell in June and July when everyone runs out.


5. I wish people would teach their kids to be respectful.


6. I'm reading bits and bobs of books here and there, but never enough at one time to actually count as really reading the book.


7. And as for the weekend, tonight (Saturday) I'm looking forward to watching Merlin on the DVR, tomorrow (Sunday) my plans include knowing that I should be tackling my disaster/hoarders house but probably not doing it and Sunday (Monday), I want to get a plan of action from the counselor to help us with Brandon!

Friday Fill-Ins

1. It's time to sleep, but I can't.


2. Don't try to cheer up Marvin ... and don't forget the towel!


3. I'm trying to decide if getting a booth at a craft fair would be a complete waste of time and energy.


4. "_____", that was the last funny comment I received.


5. Please send me customers with lots of money to spend.


6. You might as well stop telling me to leave, 'cause I'm in it for the long haul.


7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to crocheting, tomorrow my plans include crocheting more and maybe the Cub Scout Pinewood Derby and Sunday, I want to craft!

Friday Fill-Ins

1. When I looked out the window this morning I saw frost on the country club grounds.


2. How someone could hurt a child doesn't make sense to me.


3. Remind me to take care of myself.


4. Giving gifts is something I love to do!


5. TP is toilet paper - duh.


6. I cleaned the refrigerator recently and I found out that I'm apparently a scientist.


7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to working on an OU hat and scarf set for my big sister, tomorrow my plans include church and Sunday, I want to keep plugging away at sorting the girls' laundry!

Friday Fill-Ins

1. Discussions are fine, and even encouraged, so long as they are civil and respectful.


2. It almost always hurts to say goodbye.


3. I think it's time I learned to tune out the insulting self-talk.


4. Seeing Michael's dimple puts a smile on my face.


5. Maybe sometime I might think I'm worthy of something good.


6. Knowing what's right gives me strength.


7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to a quiet evening of nerdvision (I hope, if I can find something good on), tomorrow my plans include enjoying Michael's grilled hamburgers for dinner and Sunday, I want to sort the girls' clothes and plan to get rid of about 3/4 of them!

Friday Fill-Ins

1. Wait, wait - I need time to process that Sam is almost 6 months old already.


2. The way I view some things is a little different.


3. In addition, many people don't get that.


4. Immediately (I wish) is the way we do it here!


5. At the end of the year, I like to hope for a better next year.


6. Becoming a better person is one of the things I'm looking forward to in 2012.


7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to a quiet evening, tomorrow my plans include watching the ball drop and enjoying a toast with my hubby and Sunday, I want to eat a bit of cabbage without Sam having major gas!

Friday Fill-Ins - More Christmas Lyrics

1. Said the night wind to the little lamb, do you hear what I hear?


2. The first Noel, the angel did say, was to certain poor shepherds in fields where they lay.


3. Dashing through the snow, in a one-horse open sleigh. O'er the fields we go, laughing all the way.


4. It came upon the midnight clear, that glorious song of old.


5. When I was small I believed in Santa Claus, and now that I'm old, I wish he was real.


6. And the thing that will make them ring is the carol that you sing from within your heart.


7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to absolutely nothing, tomorrow my plans include church and Sunday, I want to survive the day!

Friday Fill-Ins - Christmas Lyric Version

1. Sleigh bells ring are you list'nin'? In the lane snow is glist'nin'. A beautiful sight, we're happy tonight, walkin' in a winter wonderland.

2. It's coming on Christmas, they're cutting down trees somethingsomething singing songs of joy and peace. 

3. You're a mean one Mr. Grinch.

4. Father Christmas come our way, fill our hearts with love today. 

5. Silent night holy night. If only I could sleep tonight...

6. All I want for Christmas is my two front teeth (but really someone to clean my house)!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to a whole lotta nuthin', tomorrow my plans include a little Christmas prep and a nap and Sunday, I want to start tackling this stinkin' living room - it's driving me crazy!

Here's my favorite version of River:

Friday Fill-Ins

1. As I neared the light display I'd seen countless times before, I couldn't help but feel that child-like giddiness again. 

2. Have a New Kid By Friday is what I'm reading right now. It's giving me a game plan to turn my family life around. 

3. I didn't start out this way, really. Before taking Speech and Theatre classes from Larry Wisdom, I barely spoke above a whisper. Now, I have the supreme joy of reading books aloud to children and being told I'm a great storyteller. 

4. I'd like to tell them off, to tell the truth. 

5. The best way to enjoy a cold day is in a comfy seat with a blanket, a book, and a good cup of tea. 

6. This is the reason I am fun to kids - part of me has never grown up! 

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to dinner at Mom's, taking the kids to see Christmas lights, and sleep, of course, tomorrow my plans include the church's Christmas dinner and Sunday, I want to see if not speaking all day will get my voice back!

Friday Fill-Ins

1. One of my favorite things about December is Rankin-Bass Christmas shows.
2. I like handmade ornaments!
3. This is what I'm hoping for today/tonight: some rest because tomorrow is going to be a very long day.
4. Does there have to be constant noise?
5. Ooh, a bed - I need to test it with a nap.
6. Salvation Army bells are ringing!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to quiet before the storm of tomorrow, tomorrow my plans include seeing Brandon help a Brother Scout with his Eagle Project, Mineola MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Breakfast with Santa and the Christmas parade with my Brownie Girl Scouts and Sunday, I want to sleep for a long, long time!

Friday Fill-Ins

1. One of my favorite things about December is Rankin-Bass Christmas shows.
2. I like handmade ornaments!
3. This is what I'm hoping for today/tonight: some rest because tomorrow is going to be a very long day.
4. Does there have to be constant noise?
5. Ooh, a bed - I need to test it with a nap.
6. Salvation Army bells are ringing!
7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to quiet before the storm of tomorrow, tomorrow my plans include seeing Brandon help a Brother Scout with his Eagle Project, Mineola MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) Breakfast with Santa and the Christmas parade with my Brownie Girl Scouts and Sunday, I want to sleep for a long, long time!

Friday Fill-Ins

1. In November, I most look forward to Thanksgiving dinner - especially the turkey and cranberry sauce. And pumpkin pie.


2. I finished the earwarmer for my friend Donyale in time for her to wear it to the game tonight so her ears don't freeze off...phew!


3. It's right there, in the middle of the floor, most likely.


4. I don't remember the last time I had peace of mind. 


5. Water is therapy - especially when it's warm and in a bath or shower.


6. "Put a cork in it or tie it in a knot," is what my grandmother used to say!


7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to quiet nothingness, tomorrow my plans include church and Sunday, I want to sleep for that extra hour we're getting!

Friday Fill-Ins

1. Turkey is best served fried.


2. I'm looking forward to eating pumpkin pie.


3. On and on and on we go - when it stops, we'll never know.


4. The last time I saw my Daddy was at the birthday bash. 


5. Can you believe I have four kids? I never saw myself with more than two.


6. I need a visit to the dentist to get two teeth pulled.


7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to quiet, tomorrow my plans include marching in the local Veterans Day parade and Sunday, I want to work on crochet orders all day!

Friday Fill-Ins

1. Turkey is best served fried.

2. I'm looking forward to eating pumpkin pie.

3. On and on and on we go - when it stops, we'll never know.

4. The last time I saw my Daddy was at the birthday bash. 

5. Can you believe I have four kids? I never saw myself with more than two.

6. I need a visit to the dentist to get two teeth pulled.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to quiet, tomorrow my plans include marching in the local Veterans Day parade and Sunday, I want to work on crochet orders all day!

Friday Fill-Ins

1. In November, I most look forward to Thanksgiving dinner - especially the turkey and cranberry sauce. And pumpkin pie.

2. I finished the earwarmer for my friend Donyale in time for her to wear it to the game tonight so her ears don't freeze off...phew!

3. It's right there, in the middle of the floor, most likely.

4. I don't remember the last time I had peace of mind. 

5. Water is therapy - especially when it's warm and in a bath or shower.

6. "Put a cork in it or tie it in a knot," is what my grandmother used to say!

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to quiet nothingness, tomorrow my plans include church and Sunday, I want to sleep for that extra hour we're getting!

Friday Fill-Ins

1. Beware of smarmy-looking people - they usually end up being smarmy. But don't ask me to define smarmy-looking, though.

2. I like to look at, but not feel, snow.

3. And since we are on the subject, I don't like cold, period.

4. Why does it sound so much more dignified when you call liquor spirits? 

5. Where there are children, there are arguments and messes.

6. Tomato soup with grilled cheese sandwiches is one of my favorite meals when it's cold out.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to the last home game of the season, tomorrow my plans include going to church and Sunday, I want to alternately sleep and read all day, but that won't happen!

Friday Fill-Ins

1. Old me would tell you that anyone can breastfeed and that it's totally natural; new me would tell you that breastfeeding is totally natural, but difficult and that you should seek support and help.

2. It seems to be a rarity these days to see someone taking responsibility.

3. So...in a way bananas are oranges. In that they're fruit. Or that I couldn't think of something to fill in the blank.

4. So you're going to be respectful, right? 

5. The big difference in your views of someone changing is usually a change in yourself rather than a change in them.

6. Creating makes me happy.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to quiet time, tomorrow my plans include hearing the Southwestern Adventist University Wind Symphony, hopefully seeing a lot of people at the Uncle Buck Fish Fry, and reading a bit at the Mineola Memorial Library's Read-a-thon, and Sunday, I want to have my kids sort all the laundry!

 

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Friday Fill-in

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1. I love to go to sleep because I don't hurt as much there.

2. I prefer Stampin' UP! - it’s the quality!

3. The last thing I had to eat was some cheese danish.

4. I'm beginning to think a landline phone is no longer essential.

5. Please take a moment to pray for the people affected by the earthquakes and tsunamis.

6. Your decisions have brought you this far.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to seeing Brandon cross over to Boy Scouts from Cub Scouts, tomorrow my plans include a day full of Scouting activities for Brandon and Sarah and Sunday, I want to enjoy myself when we go visit Bill and Trish!

Friday Fill-in

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1. Ooooh, I am in for some real pain when this baby actually starts affecting the size of my body.

2. I'm so tired, I can't stand it!

3. How the heck did I end up with so many clothes?!

4. The library is one of my favorite places to visit.

5. I'm not a brain-dead pregnant lady, I'm not!

6. If you're gonna make a pie, it has to be good.

7. And as for the weekend, tonight I'm looking forward to sleep, of course, tomorrow my plans include hopefully hearing that Brandon did well in the district Pinewood Derby and Sunday, I want to have a blast at my first Girl Scouts Thinking Day celebration!