A Crappy Kind of Morning

Never been much of a house dog person. I thought I might try it when we got Dixie because she was so cute, but soon she got big, stinky and I couldn't keep up with the shedding demand. So she became an outside dog...a very busy one at that.

Four weeks ago she had 10 pups (more cuteness than should be allowed) and with freezing temps each night I begged for them to stay inside. Our guest bath has been home to 10 pups and momma dog for almost a month now, and might I say, I'm more than ready for them to be OUT!

Pete built them the nicest house in a pen right outside our back door so Little Ann could have close contact, but most nights, as the temperature begins to fall, Little Ann's heart gets the best of her and she gives me those big brown sad eyes until I cave. Last night was one of those nights.

No prob. Went to bed, but awakened to a momma dog (who is not supposed to be out of the bathroom) outside my bedroom door scratching. I jumped up to the nice aroma of dog poo. Where? In the carpet. In the living room. Not just a little pile. A HUGE pile. Where's hubby when you need him?

With the house still dark and quiet from the night, I proceeded to scoop up the pile with my dust pan, but it was a little too fresh and not cooperating. Did I mention the nice aroma. I was holding my breath trying not to add to the mess.

Holding my nose with one hand, and the dust pan with the other, I ran to my bathroom to flush it down the toilet. As the big glob of poo hit the toilet, I knew immediately it was too much for one flush, but I knew I wasn't sticking my hand down there to retrieve any of it.

So, I flushed.

And....

it overflowed.

All in my bathroom floor.

Now wet, watered down, atrociously smelling

dog poo.

And so there I was. Cleaning up a massive mess of dog poo while the rest of the world was all nestled up snug in their beds where I was supposed to be.

Because really. Who else was gonna do it? And from this moment on. All dogs will live happily ever after in their new house. Outside.

So, how was your morning?

I Wanna Play

Ok. I will admit, this has been a rather hectic week for me. I've worked alot at our High School, and trying to fit in some of my New Year's Resolutions in my spare time has been challenging. I must say, it's left a little to be desired in the blogging department this week...(except on TV night, of course. lol)

I've been doing some surfing as time allows and I've seen the 25 fact meme going around on facebook. The truth is, I'm not all that exciting. I often refer to myself as simple and thinking of 25 interesting things to say about me has seemed rather intimidating. However, I noticed a couple of blogs that actually had QUESTIONS that I could just answer, so I decided to play along afterall.

Here Goes.............


1. WERE YOU NAMED AFTER ANYONE?
No, but my mother originally wanted to name me Lorraine. (don't know why). I had an uncle that loved the name Terri so he helped make the final decision. (don't know why there either.)

2. WHEN WAS THE LAST TIME YOU CRIED?
Last night actually. That's really not a big deal, though. I like to cry. It's therapy.

3. DO YOU LIKE YOUR HANDWRITING?
No. I do almost 100% of my scrapbook journaling on computer because my handwriting just bugs me.

4. WHAT'S YOUR FAVORITE LUNCH MEAT?
I don't really like lunch meat, but I do love holiday ham.

5. DO YOU HAVE KIDS?
Yes...a son (18) and a daughter (10)

6. IF YOU WERE ANOTHER PERSON, WOULD YOU BE FRIENDS WITH YOU?
Yes. I think so. I am pretty outgoing, talkative and consider myself fun to be around. I'm also loyal.

7. DO YOU USE SARCASM?
Ummmm. Maybe just a little. In all reality though, I HATE sarcasm...and I am married to the most sarcastic person around. (Sorry, honey. I have to be honest here.)

8. DO YOU STILL HAVE YOUR TONSILS?
Nope. I had them out over Christmas break my freshman year in college. I was 18 and I swear it was worse than childbirth!

9. WOULD YOU BUNGEE JUMP?
Absolutely not. I am so far from the daredevil.

10. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE CEREAL?
I love cereal and I could eat it for dinner every night if I didn't have a family and wasn't on a diet. I think my favorite 3 would have to be Cookie Crisps, Frosted Mini Wheats and Capn' Crunch (and I don't even like peanut butter much).

11. DO YOU UNTIE YOUR SHOES WHEN YOU TAKE THEM OFF?
No, but I don't normally wear shoes with laces.

13. WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE ICE CREAM?
Oreo

14. WHAT IS THE FIRST THING YOU NOTICE ABOUT PEOPLE?
Usually their haircut or I compare butt/thigh size to my own. (vain, I know, lol.)

15. RED OR PINK?
Probably pink, since I'm a redhead.

16. WHAT IS YOUR LEAST FAVORITE THING ABOUT YOURSELF?
My nose and cellulite.

17. WHO DO YOU MISS THE MOST?
My son since he went from home alot to never.

18. DO YOU WANT EVERYONE TO COMPLETE THIS LIST?
Of course.

19. WHAT COLOR PANTS AND SHOES ARE YOU WEARING?
Dark denim jeans and I just removed my black heeled boots after a long day at school.

21. WHAT ARE YOU LISTENING TO RIGHT NOW?
Disney channel.com on the other computer.

22. IF YOU WERE A CRAYON, WHAT COLOR WOULD YOU BE?
Turquoise. I don't have any idea. What a weird question.

23. FAVORITE SMELLS?
I love the cinnamon smells or warm apple pie scents.

24. WHO WAS THE LAST PERSON YOU TALKED TO ON THE PHONE?
My husband like 5 minutes ago.

25. DO YOU LIKE THE PERSON WHO SENT THIS TO YOU?
I copied it from Rae and yes, I absolutely love that chick!!

26. FAVORITE SPORTS TO WATCH?
Don't watch sports on TV, but love, love, love watching my kids play basketball, baseball and softball.

27. HAIR COLOR?
Red, of course. Actually it is technically called "Strawberry Blond" lol.

28. EYE COLOR
Green.

29. DO YOU WEAR CONTACTS?
Nope, I need them and tried them, but am allergic to all solutions.

30. FAVORITE FOOD?
Mexican

31. SCARY MOVIES OR HAPPY ENDINGS?
Chick Flicks with happy endings all the way.

32. LAST MOVIE YOU WATCHED?
Indiana Jones. (Believe me, it wasn't by choice. Hubby had it on while he was riding the bike and I hopped on the treadmill. It wasn't that bad.)

33. WHAT COLOR SHIRT ARE YOU WEARING?
Grey.

34. SUMMER OR WINTER?
I don't like either of these. I am more a Spring/Fall kind.

35. HUGS OR KISSES?
Love hugs, but like kisses too!

37. MOST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
Don't know. Feel free!

38. LEAST LIKELY TO RESPOND?
No clue.

39. WHAT BOOK ARE YOU READING?
Breaking Free by Beth Moore (believe it or not)

40. WHAT IS ON YOUR MOUSE PAD?
Sponge Bob.

41. WHAT DID YOU WATCH ON TV LAST NIGHT?
The News.

42. FAVORITE SOUND(S).
Rain on a Sunday afternoon.

43. ROLLING STONES OR BEATLES?
Rolling Stones if I don't have to look at them.

44. WHAT IS THE FARTHEST YOU HAVE BEEN FROM HOME?
South Dakota

45. DO YOU HAVE A SPECIAL TALENT?
I play the piano and organ and I like to sing.

46. WHERE WERE YOU BORN?
Jefferson County, Arkansas

47. WHOSE ANSWERS ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO GETTING BACK?
Everyone's!

48. WHERE DID YOU MEET YOUR SPOUSE/SIGNIFICANT OTHER?
The Prison. (No, we weren't IN there. We WORKED there. haha!!)

Feel free to join the fun even if you have to be a copy cat like me!!

Another Monday....Another Night of Drama!!

I started watching The Bachelor just now, and judging from the previews in the beginning..it looks like we're in for another dramatic night. I decided to go ahead and blog during commericals again. I wouldn't want to miss anything!! lol.

The Singing Contest. Uh..I think they all had a lot to be desired in the singing department. No American Idols there for sure, but Stephanie. OMG is all I can say!!! (and not in a good way either)

Anybody else wondering what was going on in that tent???

General Hospital. How cool. I am a big fan and I guess you could say a pretty regular watcher up until our tower fell. I think it was for the best though and unfortunately there is no online viewing for daytime television. Anyway, waaaaaay too much kissing in that segment for me. And as far as Meghan...oh she sooo needs to go. Perfect for him? NOT!

OOOOkay. Did Lauren have a little too much to drink or was that conversation real? Yeah, that's the way to get a rose. Just tell Jason you're gonna have a temper tantrum (putting it nicely) if he doesn't give you one. And I just had to laugh when Shannon's kiss got rejected. I don't figure he's that much into snot.

Awww, poor Nikki. But, really, that girl had some issues. I think he made the right choice between the two, but I'm still going out on a limb to say that I don't think Stephanie is the one for him either.

Jason did good by not handing out that final rose. I could sense he wasn't in to any of those three and he knew it too. I'm glad he didn't draw it out another week. But Shannon..oh my. Does anybody else french kiss their puppy? Strange.

Let me know your take!
Scrapper Mom

What I've Been Up To

Friday
- finished my book (Yea for me!!!)
- went to visit my parents which I haven't done in awhile. There's a new baby calf in town...

Saturday
-This day started way too early for a Saturday, in my opinion. Little Ann had a basketball game at 9:00 am...requiring us to be there at 8:30. She played well and I was really proud of her. She is one of the only two 5th graders on her team (and the shortest, I might add) and since the rest are 6th graders, her confidence is not very high right now.
-We had a "moving" day from our old classrooms at church to our new educational wing we started back in the Spring.
-Little Ann had a 2nd game later in the afternoon.
-Came home after more cleaning and moving in at the church only to find myself locked out of the house. (gotta love that)
-Trip into the city to meet up with Pete, who was at work, to retrieve a key from him...luckily he hadn't left on his train yet.

Sunday
-Church services and a much needed nap. I brought a stow away home with me after morning services. They played the wii all afternoon and enjoyed the puppies.

As a matter of fact, I think they may've enjoyed them a little "too" much. I got up from my nap to find this on my camera.

If I had to guess, these cute little shoes once belonged to a currently barefooted little American Girl.

Have a great week!!

She Loves Me, She Reeeeeeally Loves Me.

Sometimes my children surprise me. And today I got one I really needed.

In the midst of Disney channel.com and french fries, my Little Ann looks at me and says..."you know what? .........I love you."

Guess what? I love her too.

Happy Anniversary!

Anybody tired of my nostalgia? I hope not. I think I remember telling you in a previous post that I have a hard time remembering anything and that blogging sometimes enables me to go back to the "good ol days" and dig up those memories that seem to go foggier and foggier as the years pass.

Today is my parent's anniversary so I chose to scan in one of my favorite photographs from their "dating" days. It has been 41 years (if I remember correctly) and yes, my mom is still taller than my dad even without the beehive.

They've been out on the town today and my daddy took my mom out for prime rib tonight.

Aren't they cute? I think I'll keep em.

Vodoo

I got your attention, didn't I?

Big Dan has been beside himself the past couple of days. He bought a brand new baseball bat for the upcoming season from here


He was so excited because this was his first ever purchase off ebay. He sat in anticipation as we outbid the competitors in the last few seconds and I laughed at him as he was able to taste his sweet victory. I got pretty good at some outbidding at one time too, but my urge to ebay has subsided. I've found better things to do like....um, blog.

Then, he was able to pay for his purchase with........(drumroll please)...his own debit card.


The bat came today and I told him I'd blog about it tonight since he hasn't been my topic of conversation in awhile. (I am supposing that's a good thing.)

A couple more things I wanted to share.

-Our puppies are now 2 weeks old. They are growing by leaps and bounds, trying to bark (which is too cute because they try to act all big and bad with little pipsqueak barks. haha), their fur is really beginning to thicken and their eyes are finally open. Is this not the cutest thing?

-And finally, Big Dan and I attended the funeral for his friend today. It was a packed house and so, so sad. I have wanted to kiss Big Dan a thousand times today. Please continue to pray for this family. The mother is divorced and this girl was her oldest. Her other 2 kids are boys and the youngest is in a wheelchair. He's had spinal bifida since birth, but is such a precious person. The boys were devastated. It absolutely breaks my heart, but I know my God is in control.

Have a happy Wednesday everybody!!