Ladies and Gentlemen.....

Welcome to the Big Top! Yep, we went to the circus! It was the Kazim Shriner's Circus. Little Hauss LOVED it.
My friend's dad is a Shriner and just happen to have 2 tickets up for grabs, so Little Hauss and I got them!!! Hubby had to work, blah! so he got to miss out on all the fun! I think he was a little dissappointed that he couldn't tag a long!
It started at 7:30, so to avoid the type of scene we had last year (ya know, the one that any parent of a toddler has dealt with....screaming and kicking, slashing arms, and bowing back.....that type of tantrum that you swear that everyone in the ENTIRE place is staring daggers into you, you are prespiring so much, you're afraid that everyone can smell the sweat seeping from your pores, and your flushed, flustered and about ready to die of embarrassment - yeah, that scene.....yeah, that was us and we barely made it in the tent before we were heading back to the car!), so, I waited until almost 7 to leave the house....and did NOT tell Little Hauss where we were going. We had to park out in a land far far away and take a shuttle to the civic center. Little Hauss actually asked me if that was his surprise....the bus!! Doesn't take much with this one! SO, I finally had to spill the beans about where we were going and he proceeded to talk (very loud I might add) about the BIG circus and asked everyone if the would like to come with?
Got there and found a seat......took a little while to start, but once the lights went out, he was like a deer in headlights! The elephant "Bo" was our favorite! You should see the tricks this guy does! Amazing. We liked the trapeze and tigers jumping through fire as well!
Intermission came and we jet! He was about done and I knew what was waiting for me after cotton candy and sprite if we didn't leave soon! He passed out within blocks of leaving the parking garage he was so wiped out!
My biggest accomplish of the night is that I didn't walk out of there with a glow in the dark sword or stuffed elphant on a stick! AND, we got outta there before he even had a chance to ask to ride a "Bo"! I mean they are cute (up in the bleachers), but up close and personal....couldn't imagine how long that smell would stay with you!!!

If you have a chance to go to a Shriner's circus you should!!! Support your local Shriner Temple!

What is your best side?

Of the bed? I prefer the right, well, left of bed if you are looking at the headboard, but right if you are in it facing the foot!
I don't know why, I just do. It's really odd acutally, because Hubby and I have been together for about a zillion years and we've just always had our sides. There was no discussion or switching of sides to make sure we were comfy. It just was, is! Never will change I'm pretty sure as long as we live sharing a bed! I apparently don't conform to change very well. I like things the way I like them, so that's how they have to be. Period!
So, for years, Hubby has worked nights. He is gone 5 nights out of the week, leaving me the spacious bed all to myself. I can sleep wherever my heart desires. Middle, his side, upside down, anywhere. I have full reign and can take advantage of the openess all I want. But I don't.
Now, who in their right mind does that? Me. I totally sleep on my side of the bed. I'm nutso, I know, but I just can't seem to get comfortable or relaxed unless I'm on my side.
Hubby could care less about sides. I mean, he has one 2 nights a week when he's home with me, but other than that, he has no boundaries! He's all about spreading out and taking full advantage of all that space. Kicking up the covers, squishing my pillow, pulling the sheets free from the tucked corners....with no regard to the fact that just a few short hours after he gets out of the bed I get in it.
In all fairness, most of the 5 nights he's gone, he has "made" the bed for me. Its a sweet gesture and means a lot because I have a slight neurotic side that won't allow me to enter an unmade bed. Wierd I know, but oh well, love it or hate it - that's just me!

25 Random Things About Me!

I did this on Facebook, so thought I would post here as well:

1. I can't bake. AT ALL. I am all about box mixes! This doesn't mean I won't stop trying.
2. I plan plan plan. I am notorious for planning to plan. My fiends just love it! Yeah right! Can't help it....I like to have my calendar all marked up with things to do.
3. I love blogging. I read them, have my own and check them daily.
4. I don't do laundry. EVER.
5. I love love love when Little Hauss crawls in bed with us and snuggles up for the early morning sleep.
6. I didn't keep my maiden name as my middle name....I think my dad was kind of upset about this.
7. I married my high school sweetheart. This September we'll be together 14 years. Married 7 in August. I love him more and more everyday and couldn't imagine my life without him.
8. I love my job more than I ever imagined I would and really miss the girls I work with on the weekends and our morning coffee talks!
9. I change my hair often. I have to change the cut, style, color, whatever. I just get the urge and have to do it....NOW! My hairdresser is fabulous and just goes along!
10. I love to paint but don't do it as often as I would like. I do the glassware for commisison, but haven't done anything for myself in years. I hope to work on some canvases this year....
11. I don't call my grandmothers as much as I should. I miss them dearly and see them at least 4-5 times a year. I really should make an effort to do that!
12. I am excited about my new Monday night bible study and hope to learn a lot.
13. I'm in the choir at Church.
14. I cut cupons every Sunday, download coupons to my Kroger card weekly, and plan a menu and actually stick to it for all meals every week! See number 2.
15. I have a thing for Sean Connery. I think it's the voice. I just love it.
16. I bite my nails when I'm nervous, scared, thinking.....I try really hard to make myself stop and have grown them out on occasion. Usually only last a couple months! It's an ongoing process.
17. I hate scary movies. I hate freaky wierd movies. I just don't like them at all.
18. I love to watch FoodTV. Usually our tv is turned to NOGGIN, but sometimes I can change it...
19. I miss my parents so much. I wish they lived here again. Still holding out for them to come back for retirement soon!
20. I think Little Hauss looks like me too. Most people only see his daddy in him, but I can see my dad, brother and myself. I wish everyone could see it too!
21. I worry about Hubby and his line of work. I don't think about it much, but when I do I can get upset.....You never know what can happen. He does look good in uniform so that's a positive.
22. I like a good cry....usually comes when watching a sappy girly movie.
23. I love to hear Little Hauss talk.....I do, I promise and NO, I'm not jealous because he takes up my talking time...really!
24. I drink more coffee now than ever before. I used to drink about 5 diet dr. peppers a day, but now can drink 2-3 cups of coffee and be fine!
25. I make the bed while Hubby is still in it....just so I can get in it too! I have a thing about getting in a made up bed.

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What I've found so far!

So, I didn't make it out shopping over the weekend, so I settled for online browsing! Here are a few pairs of shoes I think that might work! I really like the chunky mary jane type shoe. I do wear them to work, but mostly I like with jeans and nice top.....I'm trying really hard to look more grown up, ya know, now that I'll be 30 this year! I mean, I would really hate to end up on What Not To Wear one day!!!!
These were found on websites of local stores like Target, Payless (YAY -cheapo I like lots), and The Shoe Dept. I know that inevitably I will have to make the dreaded trip to go to these stores and try them on, but I just don't know where to find the time!
I know I'm getting older because I'm going for more comfort and casual than trendy and funky! There were days where I would wear a shoe that would KILL my feet just because they looked H.O.T.!!! I just don't have the patience for it now! And, I stick mostly with blacks, browns and muted tones, but I'll never forget the red leather peep toe slingbacks I had in college!!! Did I mention H.O.T? these were smokin'!!

Other than online browsing some, we didn't have much of an eventful weekend. Friday was spent at a friends house (just me and Little Hauss) so Hubby could catch up on some sleep. We had such a good time....Little Hauss was so good and sweet! My girlfriend has such a kid friendly house. She doesn't have children, but between me and some other friends, she has plenty visit! So, she keeps kid cuisines and juice boxes on hand along with a fun filled toy box!!! They all love this and it entertains them for hours! Little Hauss asked if he could stay all night, so I'm sure there is a slumber party in the works for the summer!

Saturday, Hubby convinced me that it would fun to help him clean up from cutting down the trees and clear all the brush! Yeah, notsomuch!! It was freezing and lots of limbs, branches, etc that we hauled to the curb.....did I mention it was freezing? We were all popsicles when we left but I did get some exercise! I guess that counts for something since we didn't make it to the gym!

Yesterday was nice and lazy! After church, we just lounged while Little Hauss napped! I love those kinds of days! I actually put something in the crockpot, so I didn't even have to cook!!!

Now, back to the grind! I can't wait to have my normal Friday off!!! =)

Baby Fever

I have a few baby showers coming up soon which has manifested into major baby fever for me! It's been burried deep down for a while, but now is slowly coming to the surface! I know that in an earlier post, I made reference to thinking about thinking about trying come late summer/early fall, but now I'm on a mission! We ARE NOT trying yet at all! Believe me, there are a few steps that need to be taken before that's really possible, however, we are seriously discussing the details of when to start trying! Major planning on ours parts is necessary this time around!
As I've said before, I work part time. Therefore, I have no benefits of sicks days or maternity leave. SO, we have to really calculate my time off with a good savings plan as well as adjusting for a newborn in this household (i.e. diapers, daycare, etc). We are fairly certain that with our careful budgeting/savings plan that HUBBY developed, we can do this and be A-OK!
I know you may think I'm completely insane for planning this early, but I have to. Partly its my type A personality, but in addition, its necessary to think that far ahead with such a big life change! Either way, there will be some changes in this household within a year or so! It can't come soon enough!

On the lookout....again!

This is cute mary jane that I just found on sale for $20 at the DSW shoe store in GA. Well, I've barely gotten them broken in and they are already messed up! The front sole is starting to come apart from the base of the shoe!!!!!! Not.happy.at.all!! So, as these were to replace the other chunky flats I had been wearing for the past few years (that I finally wore out), I'm now in search for another cute chunky flat! I guess I can't complain that my weekend will be filled with shoe shopping, but I am really bummed! Now, I have to wait for my mom to visit so I can send the shoes back with her to return for me! Damn shoe!

Tips are appreciated!

This is a video my mom (Gigi) captured of Little Huass showing off in the "shadow" room at the Children's Museum!

He is a natural I must say and has mad talent! I might just be able to quit my job now and throw him into Hollywood.....So, you think you can dance?!! Damn right! I'll be rolling in the dough and he can support my Starbucks habit! I'll be his manager of course and then after years of childhood stardum, he'll fire me at the mature age of 13 and we won't speak any longer! Can't wait!