Letter to the the makers of Tide Detergent

Dear Tide: I am writing to say what an excellent product you have! I've used it all of my married life, as my Mom always told me it was the best.Now that I am in my fifties I find it even better! In fact, about a month ago, I spilled some red wine on my new white blouse. My inconsiderate and uncaring husband started to belittle me about how clumsy I was, and generally started becoming a pain in the neck. One thing led to another and somehow I ended up with his blood on my new white blouse!I grabbed my bottle of Tide with bleach alternative, and to my surprise and satisfaction, all of the stains came out! In fact, the stains came out so well the detectives who came by yesterday told me that the DNA tests on my blouse were negative and then my attorney called and said that I was no longer considered a suspect in the disappearance of my husband.What a relief! Going through menopause is bad enough without being a murder suspect! I thank you, once again, for having a great product.Well, gotta go, have to write to the Hefty bag people.




I hope you laughed as hard as I did! I really enjoyed this! LOL When I reach my menopausal stage in my life I hope that I do not find myself composing a letter like this!

Dalton's room....

My first goal in my house is to get Dalton's room in FINISHED! I have it painted already so that is a major thing there in my book! I have the curtains up, bed spread on and dust ruffle made. I made her a big pillow for her bed, found the pieces of odd furniture I wanted already and picture 4 frames purchased for a little wall collage. I have a 3 pics that I am going to order next week in order to be able to hang a little collage of pics up. I am so close to being finished in there so that is the reason I have picked her room first. WISH ME LUCK! I think I want a D for her wall too. Any ideas on where to find that?

My 2008 resolutions....

1. To be a better wife. Lee is SO wonderful to me and the girls!! I just need to make sure that he knows how much I appreciate him!

2. To maintain my 24.5 lb weight loss (thanks to WW's that I started the week before Thanksgiving '07) I have been VERY tempted during the last 2 weeks... which is unusual for me! I have been so happy with my results that I really want to make sure I maintain this weight loss... which turns out to be more challenging than actually losing the weight!

3. To take time.... slow down.... and ENJOY my girls. Time is getting away from me!

4. To go to my WW meeting every Tuesday night to make sure that I stay on track!

5. To show my friends that I love them more by taking time to enjoy our friendships!

6. To finish decorating rooms in my new house!!!! (as the extra money comes in of course!)

Beeping heart.....

Today Dalton was pretending that she was "WOOCY" and kept crawling up in my lap while I was on the computer. I asked her if "WOOCY" wanted me to snuggle with her!!?!? She barked and shook her head yes so I told her to go and get in the chair and wait on me! I went over and sat down and she crawled up in my lap and immediately got on my chest. In minutes she was out like a light!!! After a little while I was going to lay her on the couch and I realized her HEART WAS BEEPING (this is what she calls it) against my chest. I found myself just sitting there feeling that little heart beat and enjoying every minute of it! I know a couple of families that have lost their children to cancer recently and during this time of year I seem to noticed the little things that I know in my heart these families would never take for granted.

One of my resolutions is to take more time with my girls and noticed the little things and appreciate them more because before I know it they will not have time for me any more...... I encourage you to do the same.

Avery's 4th grade Christmas party....

Avery had her 4th grade Christmas party on Thursday. They had cheese pizza, capri suns, cookies and many other treats. Avery is always so good about Dalton coming to her party! She always makes sure that she is taken care of and is very protective of her! I guess this will be the last time that she gets to go since she starts school next year herself!

The best little mother ever!

To only be 4 years old she sure is a good little mama!!! LOL She rocked "Woocy" to sleep!!!

Note* This is NOT in my house. WOOCY and ROSE are not allowed inside except for the garage! LOL This is at Papaw Robert's house last weekend! Every one that knows me knows this!!!!

Lady Fingers

This is a cookie that my daddy often talks about his mother making... I am going to try to surprise him this weekend by making him some of these.... Ever had them before?

Lady Fingers

( Very simple and delicious)

4 Tbls. sugar
1 tps. vanilla
1 1/2 cups margarine or butter
2 cups plain flour
1/2 cup chopped nuts
powdered sugar

Blend the ingredients well and add the nuts. Shape into small rolls about the size of largest finger and bake on an ungreased cookie sheet for 45 minutes in 300 degree F. oven. When slightly cool, roll in powdered sugar.

Note: these taste like wedding cookies.