Things I'll miss

This weeks Monday Listicles is things I'll miss and things I won't.


What I'll miss:
1. My husband
2. My kids
3. My fur balls
4. Coffee
5. Junk food
6. Finished projects
7. Going to the beach
8. Baking
9. Spending time with friends
10. Relaxing with a drink



What I won't miss:
1.  Allergies, constant sneezing and itchy mouth.
2.  Potty training
3.  Passive aggressive behavior
4.  Working
5.  cleaning the litter box
6.  Laundry
7.  The cats walking all over me while I try to sleep
8. Politics
9. Spiders and other bugs
10. Project prep(cutting, pinning, cleaning, etc.)

10 Questions

This weeks Monday Listicles is 10 questions.  Here we go!

1. Grab the book nearest to you, turn to page 23, and find line 4. What is it?  The amenities of a resort in Cortland, NY.  It's the closest thing I have to book down here.

2. How many times a day do you say Hi?  Shoot, I meant to count this one day last week.  If I'm in the office, it's a lot.

3. Have you ever worn a uniform?  Yes, when I worked at the record store.  We didn't have to at first but ended up there shortly before I left.

4. What do you think about the most?  How to try to fit in everything I want to do with everything I need to do while not neglecting anyone.

5. How many keys are on your keyring?  Too many.  I still have keys on there from things we don't have anymore.  I really ought to take care of that.

6. What was the last thing you bought?  We went shopping this afternoon.  I got a bathing suit, some jars for iced coffee, a organizer with drawers and some more fabric.  I really need to stop buying fabric!

7. Are you growing anything these days?  Impatient, but I'm sure that's not what you're looking for.  We have a couple of flower gardens that really need attention.

8. What is under your bed?  Dust bunnies.

9. What is most important in life?  Sqeaking out moments of happiness.

10. What is the strangest word you used this week?  I'm sure there was something, I just can't think of anything right now.

If I had a $1,000

Much like last week's Monday Listicles, this prompt is leaving a song stuck in my head.  Yeah, I know the song is a million dollars, but the lead up is the same.  At least it's a better song this time.

1. I would fix my car.  That's right, it's fixed!  Sorry, after almost two years of the check engine light being on and multiple repairs that didn't fix the problem, I'm shouting this from the rooftops!
2.  I would drive to every Big Lots until I found this.  I've been to three so far and still no dice storage cart.

3.  I would buy tickets to the Barenaked Ladies show in August and lots of macaroni and cheese.
4.  I would get satellite radio for the car.  Hair Nation, I miss you!
5.  I would fix the 42 year old sewing machine and learn how to use it.  Besides, it's a great conversation piece.
6.  I'd take my grandmother to NYC to visit my sister.
7.  I'd hire a maid service for the housework so I could get the attic cleaned out.
8.  I would buy my husband a new laptop, because his is misbehaving.
9.  I would re-do L's room into a big boy room the right way, instead of using one of the four beds in the attic.
10.  I would take the dog to daycare more often because she loves to play.

For some reason, I'm now craving macaroni and cheese.

Things that make you go hmmm

Linking up with Monday Listicles for the 10 things that make me go hmmm.  And yes, this song will be running in an annoying loop in my head all day.

1. Will the check engine light in my car ever go off and stay off?
2. Why can't I ever go to sleep on a Sunday night?
3. Why do I insist on sitting in positions that I know will cause me pain?
4. Why does Murphy's Law always come true?
5. Why is nothing ever where I leave it or thought I left it?
6. Why do cats always try to trip you?
7.  Why do people pass you only to slow way down once they've gone by?
8.  Why is the slowest lane of traffic always the on I am in?
9.  Why are spiders creepy?
10.  Why is there no good way to get rid of an ear worm?

10 Summer Memories

This week's topic for Monday Listicles is 10 Summer Memories.  I had originally planned to use some older memories, but the weekend got away from me and I didn't have time to scan.


2011: Last year visiting the wildlife park.  Bears!  Oh my!

2010:  Hanging with our rebel.

2009:  Rusty (the dog) moves in much to the cats dismay.

2008:  Former patio becomes deck.

 2007:  A deer in the yard.  Ok, this actually happens a lot.  The deer in the yard that lets me take a picture before scampering away, does not happen a lot.

2006: Our wedding.

2005:  Building our house.

2004:  The (now) teenager's first soccer game.  This was the only year he played.

2003:  Our trip to Santa's Village and Mount Washington.

2000ish:  Sadly, I'm not sure of the year of this photo.  The (now) teenager used to love the riding mower.  As you can see, we have plenty of room ride.  He didn't actually mow at that age without an adult.

Monday Listicles

Words that describe our home:

1.  Hectic
2.  Cranky
3.  Cluttered
4.  Loud
5.  Warm
6.  Unfinished
7.   Furry
8.   Loving
9.  Dusty
10.  Inviting