Random Happiness

KK-


My mind has been blank for the last day.  Nothing interesting to write about or talk about.


So I am going to give myself 2 minutes to write down things that make me happy.  Hopefully this will give you a smile as well.


Chocolate, dancing, T Bear saying, "Mommy you're beautiful!", Baby Cub smiling back at me, my family, Big D, you, BBQ sauce, McCall, cute shoes, a fun vacation, hot chocolate, cute socks, hamburgers, sunflowers, a gorgeous sunset, playing on the beach, a nice long walk, fresh snow, good friends, the book of mormon, cuddling, kissing, reading a good book, finding cash in pockets, watching Psych, music, a hot date.


Really random, I know.  That's all I have today.


I hope you have a wonderful day.


-Miss T

Sick

Dear Miss T,

Remember that Shel Silverstein poem you used to recite called "Sick"? I'm thinking of it this early morning, because I'm sort of in the same boat as that little girl. I can list my symptoms, and I'm trying to figure out if I can go to school today.

My eyes are watery, my throat is sore--I've been awake since 2:34!
My throat is scratchy, my ears can't hear--I'm drinking tea, hey at least it's not beer.
My nostrils are chaffed, my nose runs lot's--My gargling has given me salty spots.
Now here is the part, oh please won't you say--Please won't you say, today is Saturday?

Well, it's not Saturday, and it looks as if I've found myself stuck with a nastier cold than I'd care to admit. The bad news is, me being sick just makes Miga sick, I know. But the good news is, I really am taking proactive measures to recover. Salt water rinses, hand washing, Zicam, praying, nose-blowing, cough drops, lemon tea, and I hope to also fit in a nap today. Gee whiz I'm already on the recovery road to health. I'll be out playing with Peggy Ann McKay before we know it!

Let me know if you have any other suggestions to alleviate symptoms of the common cold...particularly not being able to sleep.

with Love, sicky Kk
PS: Do you love my tea cup?

Did you think I was joking about the tea?!? Really...at least it's not beer. No worries, it's Lipton's herbal lemon tea. Thought it might soothe my throat...:D

Change

KK-


A few months ago, we purchase a new table, which was much over due.  Our old table was from a garage sale, and it wobbled anytime you tried to cut on it.  This old round table was sufficient, but somewhat annoying.  


Big D really wanted a "nice" table, but our small apartment wouldn't allow for the kind he wanted.  So we settled on a reasonable table from IKEA.  As we drove home with our new rectangular table, T Bear became upset.  He didn't want a new table, he wanted his round table still.  Even the next morning, T Bear lamented about having his old round table back.


I called mom to talk about how surprise I was that T Bear actually cared about what table we ate on.  I didn't expect him to be bothered by this change.  Mom then told me, "Kids don't usually like change."  In fact, mom commented about how her adult children still to not like them to make changes, such as selling the childhood home.  I realized that I do not like it when my parents change things that I love.  T Bear loved our old round table because that was part of his normal routine.


Of course T Bear has adjusted to our new rectangle table just fine.  Now my newest concern is T Bear handling the change of us moving.  Even I am struggling.  It will be great to move into a house, but I love this little apartment.  This apartment isn't wonderful, it is sufficient, but somewhat annoying.  Even so, we have created so many sweet moments here.  This is were we fell in love with Seattle.  This is were I really started my role of motherhood.  This is where I have played with and love my boys.  I am tearing up right now.  Will I be able to handle this upcoming change?


The only thing consistent in life is change...... boo. (or exciting?  Can it be both?)


-Miss T

Another new Sister!!

Hey Miss T,

Here is the promised picture, with accompanying adorable story.



Do you see the genuine surprise, shock, and delight in this picture?!? Our brother Mr. T perfectly planned a proposal for Lady A which caught her entirely off guard--and believe you me she most certainly was trying to guess when this event would happen. After a lovely dinner, Mr. T arranged for one of his friends to act like a street photographer, just taking holiday photos of random people and giving them the chance to look them up online and buy them. Totally a believable situation if you ask me. So as they walked by this beautiful tree in downtown Boise, Trent suggested they take a picture. Of course they took the arm stretched out in front, keep your chins down so it doesn't look like you have two or three, and hope you get it centered picture. Then they conveniently saw the "street photographer" and began to pose for that--YES they had to wear the Santa hats. And you can see the rest in front of you. As the photographer went to take the picture, Mr. T dropped to one knee and Lady A was shocked! And thrilled I believe! I'll add that I'm thrilled as well, and I think you are too.

The best news about Lady A is that she watched White Christmas with us, and enjoyed it! Now that is a feat.

Love, Still singing "Gee! I wish I were back in the Arrrrmy!"

New Year's Resolution

Hi KK,


It is time to think about New Year's Resolutions.  Rarely to I actually successful make and keep a New Year's Resolution, but this year I am going to try.  Of course I always want to lose weight, be less judgmental, read more and blah, blah, blah.


This year I am going to.... FLOSS (more).   If I even floss once a month, that will be a HUGE improvement.  I know that is pathetic considering our Dad is a dentist, but it is what it is.


So wish me luck on my quest for better oral hygiene.  I need to keep my "million dollar" smile looking good.


Your flossing job in this video is inspirational.



Floss out-
Miss T

Internetless!

Hey Miss T!

Have you ever realized how catastrophic to daily habits and life it is to be internetless?!?

I meant to post yesterday because I have great news. You already know it. We are getting a new sister!! I will add the picture on Thursday, when the comcast people come to set up our internet.

Did you know they asked for my social security number when I signed up for internet? What on earth do they need that for? I was so curious I asked the man that was helping me. He became a little flustered. I don't know that he's ever been asked that before. But I didn't pursue an answer because Jose, who was helping me set up the internet which actually couldn't be set up but was scheduled to be set up on Thursday, was embarrassed that I asked.

Anyway, I hope you still post today...

Love internetless one...

A Highlight of Christmas

Hi KK,


I miss you already.  It was so good to spend a whole week with you in Boise.  Ahhh! When can we do it again?


There were many highlights to this Christmastime, but I thought I would share one humorous highlight for our "other" sisters.


Big D and I ended up driving to Boise on Christmas Day with Baby Cub.  Our family had kindly decided to delay Christmas a day so that we could see T Bear's face on Christmas morning.  During the drive, I called KK.  Since I knew she was dating the ever-so-thoughtful Mr. P., I thought I would ask her if she had gotten him a Christmas gift.  


KK then told me she had bought Mr. P. a CD of a concert they had gone to together.  After Mr. P. opened the CD, he immediately made KK open his gift to her.  He had bought the SAME CD for KK.  They both had the same cute thoughtful idea.  I laughed and giggled about how cute they were.  Big D said that they better return one of them because that would be more economical.  Still, it was pretty funny and cute.


Fast forward to our Christmas morning a day late.  Big D opened a gift from me that had the new Josh Groban CD included in it.  Minutes later, I opened a gift from Big D that had the same Josh Groban CD in it.  "NO WAY!" I exclaimed.  We all died laughing.  I could not believe we had done the same thing as KK and Mr. P.  We must be a cute couple too!


Of course, Big D is returning one of our CDs because that is the economical thing to do.


Anyway, good luck starting a new semester.  I am so happy that I got to hug you, do your hair, hang out, and talk with you last week.


Lots of love,
-Miss T