Tuesday Tidbits-January 5, 2010

Was Santa Good to You?

Santa was very, very good to me! Mr. Sister sent me on a fun treasure hunt looking for my gift. I was expecting a Snuggie or a Panther jersey. Instead I was truly surprised. I'd like to introduce you to the newest member of our family:

I've named her "Black Beauty". I finally had the opportunity to put her to work last night. She made Greek style turkey meatloaf and it was so quick, easy and painless (normally my Raynaud's acts up big time when I mix meatloaf by hand so this was a much appreciated benefit).

If you all have KitchenAid tips, hints and/or recipes please send them my way. I have a feeling Black Beauty and I will become fast friends!

My 2nd most favorite gift was the chocolate brown Snuggie that my daughter gave me.

(photo courtesy of official Snuggie website)

It's so soft and comfortable. It definitely keeps you warm! I'm glad I had the foresight to bring it to Kansas with me. I don't think I could have handled the temperatures without it (my sister's house is a bit on the cool side). Also, it came in handy as a lap blanket on the cold drive home last weekend, again, keeping the Raynaud's at bay!

Thank You Bashful Toast!

Bashful awarded me with the following:

Although I received this one before I did not know the "rules" that state to list the 10 things that make you happy. It's hard to narrow down but here is my list in no particular order:

Faith, my family, preparing a meal, artistic endeavors, listening to my daughter sing, watching Munchie play, the Holy Eucharist, my best friend Betty, Daisy, and sleeping in! If I had to list more I would have included chocolate and red wine to the list.

I will pass this on to the following blogs:  From Misery to Happiness in 365 Days, Just Because my Pickle Talks, The Extraordinary Ordinary, Table for Nine, and Running With Letters.

Now it's time to seize the day. Make it a good one!

You Snoop, You Lose!

My son decided to snoop in his sister's room the other day. He found the stash of Christmas gifts she was going to give him. He invaded her privacy and thus, there were consequences. All gifts but one were returned to the store. The other gift, something he truly coveted (a Nintendo Power 2010 Calendar with stickers, posters and so much more) I wrapped for his best friend next door. Bethany, meanwhile went out and got him something else which I cannot divulge because my kids read my blog.


Anyway, the next morning he woke up really early and wrote her this letter. It's priceless. I've instructed Bethany to keep it always as it demonstrates true sibling love. Have a peek:

It reads: Dear Bethany, Sorry for going into your room yesterday. 

Since I feel so bad about it I made you breakfast and $4! 

I hope you're not mad at me anymore. 

Sorry for doing that, Paul. 

Note: I got that money from the tooth fairy 

so to me it's worth more than $4

Do you believe? 

(Tooth Fairy, Santa, Easter Bunny) 

Because I believe! :o)

So what was breakfast? Toast, made by warming 2 slices of bread in the microwave, covered in maple syrup. It's the thought that counts. 

P.S.  Bethany refused the money, much to Paul's relief