Shrek IV

Did anyone else see the Shrek costume on Project Runway tonight?

Was that not the worst episode in history?

How on earth did those contestants make it on the show in the first place if they can not make a simple shirt?

I don't get it.

Gotta run... my shirt is missing a button and I have to beg DH to sew it on for me real quick.

Paranoia

A friend wrote a story of her son finding a snake, I will summarize:

Samuel was caught holding a live water moccasin last week. It was about 5 1/2 feet long and about 6 inches in diameter. The Dad grabbed it, threw it, killed it and buried it.

One of his cousins is a vet tech and said the snake didn't bite because it was too cold and when it gets cold snakes are blind. Samuel had cradled the snake gently so it didn't feel threatened and did not strike at him. The warmth from his body probably felt good.


This was my response to her:



Crystal- I can not handle it! I nearly peed in my pants when I heard this!

I am serious.

Living in the country, I am always always always on the look out for snakes.

My thoughts walking from the back door to my van goes something like this:

Are there any snakes in the laundry room? Maybe there is one outside the door... on the steps perhaps? What if there is one under the steps waiting to strike? Nope- I am safe. ok. Now quickly scan the area between the step and the door of the van. (I then realize that it is hard to see anything with 6 dogs running around- quickly get upset that we have yet to give a puppy away (one came up missing)... and then back to the original task... searching for snakes). OK. There are no snakes in sight, so take one step down , one step across the driveway and climb into the van.

I park the van 2 feet from my house and I still go through this ritual. And it never fails- I get in the van only to realize that I forgot to scan under the van before I stepped onto the driveway! Regret sinks in and I get sick to my stomach just thinking that a snake could have been there.

So I put the van in reverse, hoping that I accidentally- no, purposefully- run over that snake.

As I drive down my country road, if I see a snake I give the van some gas and hope to squish it flat. One time I ran over a snake and eggs shot out of the back of the snake- sending eggs rolling around on the road. Of course, I had to do a U-turn and go back to check it out.

I hate snakes.

They consume too much of my thoughts. Seriously, I spend too much time worrying about them. Sometimes I walk around the inside of my house looking for them. I know that I am paranoid...

but it all goes back to when I was a child and my Dad kept pet snakes in an aquarium in our house- actually, in the bedroom that I shared with my sister.

And yes, they would occassionally get loose and he would have to hunt them down.

Now do you understand why I am so crazy about them?

But enough about me- I am *so* glad that Samuel is ok. It is my worst nightmare that GBK or I will be bitten by one. I am still shaking over the fact that Samuel picked it up. I am physically ill over it today. I am not kidding you.

Wild Wild Wes

OK- SO DH has really gone off the deep end this time, y'all.

I have no idea what demon is possessing him-
and I am not sure if I am excited or nervous about this... but he has

gasp!

started his own blog.

Click here.

So y'all go over and say howdy- and tell him Rookie Mama sent ya.

Happy Fall Y'all!

Thanksgiving with Family?

Yes.

Our immediate family only.

It was great.

We went camping.

So sweet. Her fall school photo.

I sent a lengthy note to school for her teacher explaining why I was also sending 2 extra dresses, with socks, shoes, hairbows, panties, etc.

I am so used to living out in the boonies that I try to be prepared for any little accident or unexpected mishap. I just knew that she would get paint, mud, tee-tee, blood or something on her cute little outfit before her turn for pictures. So I sent extras along just in case.

When I picked GBK up from school that day, the teacher said she did great... and explained why GBK was in a different dress than what I had put on her that morning... Apparently, as soon as GBK arrived, she had to use the bathroom. Afterwards, she diligently washed hands and yes, splashed water all down the front of her dress.

Which is exactly why I sent extra clothes! I know that teacher thought I was crazy when I dropped off the 5 lb backpack containng the back-up wardrobe... but I bet she had a big moment of understanding after the child poured water all over her front.

Take a closer look at the picture- see the bruises all up and down her legs? Yes, remember last month when I mentioned her ackwardness? Her sudden stream of accidents? There is the proof. God love her.

Mama, mama, come quick!

A month or two ago, GBK was watching a movie up in my room while I was getting some work done.

All of a sudden she yelled for me-

GBK: Mama! Mama! Come quick!
Me: What's wrong sweet baby? What happened?
GBK: John Smith! John Smith! The cabbages got John Smith Mama!
Me: Huh?
GBK: The cabbages got John Smith! Oh no!
Me: The cabbages? What are you watching?
GBK: Pocahontas- with the cabbages.
ME: Do you mean the savages? The savages got John Smith?
GBK: Yes Mama! They got him!

cas in concert

I told Mom about Cas in concert and after watching a few of his songs on You Tube she was hooked. So she called, got tickets and high-tailed it over to see him in person.

I am so jealous!! She said he sounded even better live-- and bought us a few souvenirs...

She asked him if he was gonna make it to MS and he said yes, he planned to get here eventually. So keep your ears open and let me know if you hear anything in the future.

accident prone

UPDATE:
Wed she fell down the steps- skinned her leg
Thursday she tripped on the sidewalk- scratched her knee up pretty good!
Today is Friday. Can we please be finished with this accident streak!?

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Kawasaki Disease
Mystery burning sensation
Loose Tooth Accident
Ant Bites
Infected Bug Bite
Rope Burn
Carpet Burn
Bruises up and down her legs

She takes after her mama... this is exactly the story of my childhood- one accident after another.

where oh where has my little head gone?

Yes, I survived the doodlebug sale. Yes, I am exhausted.

I also found out that Cas Haley will be in Branson this week. Ugh. How I wish that I could pack up and drive up there. Dang obligations. They get in the way everytime.

One day, Cas. One day I will see you perform live.

Madi has school pictures next week. Pray that her front tooth stays in her mouth long enough for school pictures.

America's Got Stupid Voters

I am no longer addicted to America's Got Talent.

It sucks. Our guy came in 2nd place. No million dollars.

Cas Haley, we still love you. We are hoping that you will go on tour anyway. If not, we want to see you in Dallas.

I talked to SSR this evening and she said that the Hoff's singing tonight was awful that it woke the baby. I couldn't agree more. He is the biggest dork. But I love him anyway. I just do not love his singing. We had to mute the volume during that little performance. ACK.