Happy Saturday

Saturday, November 26, 2011

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Black Friday deals?

Friday, November 25, 2011

I don't go out for Black Friday, but I am curious to find out if any of you went out and if so did you find any great deals out there.

I saw on the news that one woman had set up a tent a few days in advance in front of Best Buy. She had it all set up with food, drinks, and she was patiently sitting there with her knitting needles waiting for the sales to begin. lol

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A day at the Parade

Thursday, November 24, 2011

My son and I went to the Philly Thanksgiving Day Parade. We got there before daylight, found a great parking spot, which was free - all parking was free.

This was the first time I'd been to the event, it's usually too cold, but today the weather was tolerable. We saw a few celebrities and two local news anchors. I was surprised to find out that most of the character floats are pulled by a group of people. I always thought they were on some type of machine.

I'm glad we went but i thought there would be more to it. I don't usually watch parades on television, but I think I'd prefer to- that way i get to see more of what goes on around the entire parade. There were lots of things going on but you can't be everywhere, so we missed a lot of the performances.

The drive home was smooth and easy, which I have never seen before.

Hope everyone had a great day.

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A funny Thanksgiving Poem

Wednesday, November 23, 2011

I got this from MARTHAMBRYCE's Blog and thought it was funny.

IT WAS THE NIGHT OF THANKSGIVING,
BUT I JUST COULDN'T SLEEP.
I TRIED COUNTING BACKWARDS,
I TRIED COUNTING SHEEP.
THE LEFTOVERS BECKONED -
THE DARK MEAT AND WHITE,
BUT I FOUGHT THE TEMPTATION
WITH ALL OF MY MIGHT.
TOSSING AND TURNING WITH ANTICIPATION,
THE THOUGHT OF A SNACK BECAME INFATUATION.
SO, I RACED TO THE KITCHEN, FLUNG OPEN THE DOOR,
AND GAZED AT THE FRIDGE, FULL OF GOODIES GALORE.
GOBBLED UP TURKEY AND BUTTERED POTATOES,
PICKLES AND CARROTS, BEANS AND TOMATOES.
I FELT MYSELF SWELLING SO PLUMP AND SO ROUND,
'TIL ALL OF A SUDDEN, I ROSE OFF THE GROUND.
I CRASHED THROUGH THE CEILING, FLOATING INTO THE SKY,
WITH A MOUTHFUL OF PUDDING AND A HANDFUL OF PIE.
BUT, I MANAGED TO YELL AS I SOARED PAST THE TREES....
HAPPY EATING TO ALL - PASS THE CRANBERRIES, PLEASE.
MAY YOUR STUFFING BE TASTY,
MAY YOUR TURKEY BE PLUMP.
MAY YOUR POTATOES 'N GRAVY HAVE NARY A LUMP.
MAY YOUR YAMS BE DELICIOUS.
MAY YOUR PIES TAKE THE PRIZE,
MAY YOUR THANKSGIVING DINNER STAY OFF OF YOUR THIGHS!

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Mother-in-law or Monster-in-law?

Tuesday, November 22, 2011

I'm just curious. This blog is not intended to accuse anyone or in any way offend any MIL's.

First, let me say that I don't know my MIL. My husband left home when he was 17, became a long shoreman and came to America when he was 25. He and his brother saved up enough money to buy her a house and take care of her and a disabled brother. I've never talked to her over the phone- she doesn't speak English and she has no desire to come to the U.S. So I have no idea what it it's like to have an MIL.

But from what i've seen and heard they can a problem. I saw the movie. Of course they aren't all bad. It's just that in our society MIL's have gotten a bad rap.

I started thinking about this because my mother is an MIL. I won't go into all her issues, but she straddles both sides of the fence.

So, my mother came up for the holiday and as soon as she walked in the door, she started. Now, I have to say DH is very patient and seldom complains about her. But of course she always has something to say about him. He goes out of his way to make her feel at home and is better at handling her than I am.

I often wonder what kind of MIL I will be when my children get married. I promise them all the time that I will not be a Monster-in-Law...at least I hope not...lol. How does that happen anyway? I guess it depends on the situation- if they marry people you don't like, or if you are just an unhappy person who can't mind your own business- I don't know.

I do believe there are situations where an MIL should interfere- abusive situations, drugs, etc. I wouldn't just stand by and condone any of that.

I guess I understand that it's not always easy letting go of our kids and giving up all control over them. After investing 18 years into them maybe we feel entitled to run their lives forever.

So which one are you or which one will you be?

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