I'm a Genie in a Bottle Bay Bay

You thought I forgot.

Day 29: 3 wishes
I don't know how I feel about wishes. 3 Prayers:
*1* That Chamblee meet, date and marry a man as good as her father. A man who loves her as much as K loves me, or more, and will guard and protect her heart. Bachelorette reference anyone?:)
*2* That Cham lives a long, beautiful, healthy life and never experiences pain or disappointment of any kind.
*3* That K and I have a plethora of little ones. The ability to birth more of our own children- and the opportunity to adopt one day.

Oh, fine. You want wishes?
The ability to heal. The kind of reading speed and retention of John Travolta in Phenomenon. The ability to cook. Well. And often.

Until Next Time,
The Guff

Smilin' & Smoochin'

Terrific Tuesday.

Today we closed on our house, moved out of our apartment and moved into our home. We are in! It's crazy out here- no one above us running wild, no cars thumping out my window, and there are stars. Real stars. It's hard to see them for the rain- but you can see them. My husband and our dear friend Brian should get some kind of medal. Or at least something other than Chik Fil A and a hug from me... They packed the truck last night in the pouring rain, and had it unloaded, in the pouring rain, in about 3 hours. Who. Does. That. They rock.

So here we are, the 3 of us, in our first home together. Our new beginning. With boxes scattered and the radio goin'. With a bottle of our best champagne in solo cups and a sleepy baby in my arms. The baby we bought this house for. Life is good.

For tonight, anyway, I'm ok with not having a TV or our computers. Just the 5 of us, some tunes, a little bubbly and a lot of smilin' and smoochin'. And Of course my iPhone to blog with while I finish nursing.

Despite our unfortunate events in the last 36 hours, I am constantly being reminded of just how fortunate we are, and how much material things are nothing in comparison to my little 3-piece family; and all the smilin' and smoochin' that comes with 'em.

Until Next Time,
The Guff

Manic Monday

So, we got robbed.

We left at 9 this morning to do our final walk through at the house we are moving into. Tomorrow. When we got back at 1 our door had been kicked in and our dogs were roaming free. They took all that we hadn't packed- our TV, both Mac computers and K's work computer, K's new sound system. All cables and chargers, and my LL Bean bag. Ha! I think that's funny. They took my canvas bag to carry all the stuff in, but left my designer bags on the floor of my closet. Idiots.

I was devastated that all of my pictures of Chamblee were lost- until K let me know he had backed them up on a hard drive that was packed away. Phew. I have to keep reminding myself that these are, after all, just things. Just replaceable things. I'm not bothered that they are gone, as much as I am bothered that someone was watching us, waiting for us to leave and that someone was in my home going through my stuff. I feel horribly violated. We had always planned on getting an alarm system in the new house, but now I want it installed immediately. Yesterday. What if Chamblee and I had been home? It's no good for me to even think about it.

I refuse to let these ghetto thugs ruin my 30-day challenge. Thank goodness for iPhones.

Day 28: Something that stresses you out

How appropriate. Getting robbed.

Until Next Time,
The Guff

sometimes a dog is as good as any man

Day 27: Pets

I'm sorry! I had to do it! This picture kills me- kills me. It was before our "puppy" had his hoohoo's cut off... I caught them sleeping like this in K's back seat. Poor Bailey. 

Our dogs are really good dogs. Bailey is the oldest, the smallest and the most spoiled. State is the baby, the most persistent and the most loyal. Bailey will turn on ya in a second for a scrap. Bailey was inherited from family- best hand-me-down I've ever had. He is my snuggle buddy and my tear-licker. My first baby and my patient friend.  K and I went and picked State out in '05 from a breeder in Tennessee who was giving discounted full bred border collies to college kids. We went into her beautifully manicured backyard and the puppies were scattered around playing. All but one. A little chunker waddled over and sat right on K's foot. We didn't even look at any of the other pups. "We'll take him" K said as he handed over a benjamin and scooped him up. He's our relentless fetcher, our upside down sleeper and our scaredy cat in thunder storms. Our gentle boy.

I am so. excited. to provide them with a backyard!!! I hate hate hate that they have been cooped up in an apartment their whole lives (mostly) and one reason that I was so eager to buy a house was to give my boys a place to play. I am overjoyed that in 2 days they will have plenty of trees to mark- sans leash.

Rewind. 2 days! In two days we move into our new home. Yowza! It's gonna be awesome. 


We ordered our Christmas cards today and I love the one we picked. My mom got some great shots of our little hoot this weekend, so I am excited to share them with you guys...eventually. Whenever I find time to download them and all that jazz. Whatev, that kind of stuff takes me forever. 

Until Next Time,
The Guff

We Are Family!

Day 26: A picture of your family

While we have a pretty large extended family on both sides, for now, our immediate family is pretty small. Here we are. On day 1. While I have mentioned that I am torn about switching holidays, it occured to us recently that we are our own family, and will soon start our own traditions. I am excited to mesh traditions from both sides, and to create ones of our own. It will be hard to say, "No, we aren't coming for Christmas, but you are welcome at our house." But we will soon be saying that. As soon as little miss can walk down her own stairs to see what Santa has in store. Yes, we will tell our children about Santa. No, I don't feel as if I am lying to them. It's a fun tradition. Not a moral issue. More on that later.  It's a difficult concept to me-starting our own thing- but our parents did it at some point, and so will we.

Today my mom and I went out for a little shopping... look what I scored:

A Balboa Baby nursing pillow! I registered for one of these and didn't get it- but I have always thought they were So cool. Practical. Cute. Perfect. Anyway, they retail for about $45, so when I got 3 Boppy's over the course of my pregnancy, I couldn't justify going out and getting one of these, too. Well, enter Albany, GA "consignment" shop. I saw this and died. Only $22 and 25% off? I scored my dream nursing pillow for a cool $18. Love. It.

Tonight our dinner menu= Ribeyes, Deviled Eggs, Asparagus, Baked Potatoes, Salad, Rolls. Wine.

It's time to eat and my mouth is watering I think I hear my baby.

Until Next Time,

The Guff

Play that funky music

Day 25: Put your iPod on shuffle- what are the first 10 songs?

The Beatles- When I'm 64
Ray LaMontagne- I Still Care For You
*Railroad Earth- Right in Tune
Norah Jones- Above Ground
The Wood Brothers- Fall Too Fast
The Avett Brothers- All My Mistakes
JJ Cale- Travelin' Light
Amos Lee- Long Line Of Pain
Ryan Horne- Let 'Em Go
**Leo Sayer- Long Tall Glasses

*The song K and I walked out of the church to as husband & wife! Says it all.
**My theme song. If you are ever in a bad mood, you will not be after hearing this. No way. Go ahead, click it & see.

Actually, I don't think I've heard our song since our wedding. That's sad. You can listen to it here. The lyrics are below, just for you.

Oh, I'm a fool for the stand up bass.

Until Next Time,
The Guff


I got no worries, I got no doubts.
Cuz I know, you got it all worked out.
You know your part, and I know mine.
And we're right in tune, me and you.
Right in tune.

We've got a straight line, to each others hearts.
We took the pieces, and we made a part.
We took a song, we made it sing
And we're right in tune, yes it's true.
We're right in tune.

We've been up and down. We've been through it all.
Came through the summer, and to the fall.
Came through winter, to spring again.
And we're right in tune, yes it's true.

We're right in tune, me and you,
We're right in tune.

Little patience, little honey It'll be okay.
A little patience, little money
We'll be on our way.

Now we know what we gotta bring
When we're rolling it's a beautiful thing,
Get that baby soarin' on two strong wings
We're right in tune, me and you,
We're right in tune.

Ohhhhh little mama, I know you.

I got no worries, got no doubts.
Cuz I know we can work it out.
Come what may, come what will,
We'll be right in tune, me and you.
Right in tune.
We'll be right in tune,
Oh right in tune!

Hey little mama, I know you.
Hey little mama,
We're right in tune.
Right in tune.

Haste makes Waste

Happy Thanksgiving!
Today I am thankful for so many things, and as my Mimi said this morning, "If we sat down and thought of all the things we are grateful for, we would be here quite a while." This couldn't be more true. I know it's cheesy, but in the holiday spirit, here are the first 5 things that come to mind that I am thankful for:

• A God who believes I am worthy of being a mother to one of His children.
• A husband who works hard day in and day out to provide for our family without fail or complaint; who loves his girls and keeps things interesting along the way.
• Our beautiful daughter who is happy and healthy, and who has forever changed our lives for the better.
• A family who I love to spend time with, and I know supports me and loves me tremendously.
• Friends who make me laugh, and help carry me through the rough days.

There are, indeed, so many more things that I am thankful for. The rest of my top ten would probably be rounded out with things like quilts by my Mimi, the Sleep Sheep, pump pencils, my iPhone and chapstick.

I am also thankful for my mom a Nona who will watch my baby while I blog. Especially when she puts her up on the dining room table for tummy time.

Speaking of my baby, onto Day 24: Something you've learned.

I have learned a lot since becoming a mother. Always have an extra outfit in the diaper bag. No playing airplane right after feeding. That 'smile' is not a smile. It's a push-and look out. Even in a pink dress with a headband and a pink blanket - people will still ask you if it's a boy or a girl. Kills me.

This Thanksgiving I learned a new lesson. I packed little Cham Cham a bag of adorable clothes. Clothes for 5 days at DD and Nona's. Clothes to take adorable pictures in. Clothes for days. Blankets, socks, headbands and hats. The perfect little vacay bag. I left it. Right on the floor in her cute little room. I went to get her into some PJ's last night and low & behold, no bag. No clothes. No jammies. No socks. Nothing. Not a onesie. So, instead of going out to enjoy a drink and some music last night, we were headed to the local Wal Mart to get clothes. Wonderful. So, something I have learned is to not be in such a rush that you completely forget clothes for your child. Boy, does that sound pathetic.

Until Next Time,
The Guff

Re-Pete

Ok. This is a for real, true story.

When my mom was a little girl she had a dog named Pete. When Pete bit the dust they got a new dog and named him Repeat. Or was it Re-Pete? I'm not sure how it was spelled.

Anyway- in honor of Repeat/Re-Pete I give you Day 23: Favorite Vacation:

My Honeymoon.

And because I am home, enjoying wine family- that's all I've got for ya...
Hope you are enjoying YOUR holiday!

Until Next Time,
The Guff

Day 22

Day 22: Favorite City


Every city gives me a different feeling, and it's hard to choose one feeling that I like the best. I've narrowed it down to 2: Athens & Nashville.

Athens gives me a homey feeling. I was born there, and even though I wasn't really raised there, I have fond memories from when I was little. My elementary school, the neighborhood pool, our old house. You know that smell that your old threadbare t-shirts get after they've been boxed up for a while? That's how Athens makes me feel.

Nashville gives me a breezy feeling. Every time I go there I feel good. I could walk around Hillsborough Village & downtown all day. I have a few great friends who live there now- and I love having an excuse to be in this town.



Tomorrow we head to somebody's favorite city. (Whose? Who knows. But someone's gotta love it!) The Little A. Aw-benny. We will be celebrating Thanksgiving with my family this year & Christmas with K's. The whole switching holidays thing is really hard for me. I am really close with my family, and hold tight onto tradition. Not seeing my family on Christmas might be a little much. I remember the first Thanksgiving that I missed -2 years ago- and I cried.

We are set to close on our house Tuesday morning. The same day we have to be out of our apartment. Very interesting. We are all boxed up and have been living on paper plates & cups for the past couple of days. We are so excited to get into our first home!!! It's been a stressful month, but it'll be worth it when K carries me over the threshold. And he better.


Until Next Time,
The Guff

Twin Hearts

Day 21: A picture of yourself

8 months pregnant with our baby girl

Until Next Time,
The Guff

She has ESPN!!!

It's like. She reads. My blog mind.

Last night sweet, sweet baby girl slept from 11-7! I have spent half the morning trying to retrace every move from last night- in order to repeat it tonight...and the next night... and the next. I woke up in the middle of the night in. a. PANIC. Something's wrong, she's not crying, she can't still be asleep, something's wrong. Just enough panic to launch me from my bed, sending the comforter & my little snuggle pup flying off the bed and onto the floor with just one swoop. I raced to her bedside only to find something like this:

And then I heard it: A sigh. The sweetest little sound. I don't know why I freak out so much. Lie. I do know why. I just can't get over the fear. I am trying. I am trying not to check on her every 5 minutes during her nap, and I am trying to let her sleep through the night without throwing a hissy fit. I'll get there. Anyway, Thank you bunny rabbit for sleeping for 8 hours- I feel like I've had an entire pot of coffee. I woke up refreshed- gave Cham a bath, took a shower, walked 4 dogs and wrote a blog. All before 9:00. Yes, I said 4 dogs: 

We've been dogsitting my brother's dogs for the week. They are sweet, sweet pups. Elsie, the little girl in the front, just loves licking my little girl's toes. I think she would do it all day if we let her. Max, the spotted sir in the back, has been ready for his parents to come home since before they left. I don't think he's an advocate of change. Our dogs have loved having their cousins around for the week! 

Day 20: Nicknames

Mine? I don't really have nicknames. Nat & Guff. That's about it. (I do have a weird friend who calls me 'table'...he's weird.) And no one really calls me Guff except a few people, and no one, I mean no one, calls me Nat. Except my brother and my parents, and they're allowed. 

Chamblee's nicknames are much more fun, anyway: 

Cham Cham

Little Hoot

Bunny Rabbit

Chamberonia

Roni Roni

Stinker

Until Next Time, 

The Guff

Swing and a Miss

Day 19: Something you miss


I miss sleeping in. Although I do love the rendezvous that Chamblee and I have set up for 5am, I miss waking up to sunlight peeping through the windows.

I miss tequila. I know, that sounds horrible. But I do miss it. It's not like I down a bottle, or even drank it regularly before little hoot- but I did drink it. And it was delicious. I have decided I'm not much of a beer person anymore, and some moods meals just don't go with red wine. I want a tequila/pineapple or tequila on the rocks with a splash of sweet&sour. I just can't bring myself to drink liquor while I'm breastfeeding. Oh well.

I miss my cute dresses, jeans and high heels. I know that having a baby doesn't mean I can't wear all of that- heck, plenty of people do. It just means that I don't really care anymore. Not that I cared a lot before... It takes enough effort to get her out the door clean, fed, happy & dressed- if I had to care about how I looked we would never get anywhere.  Anyway, I miss that.


I'm sorry for the lame post... but I have a sad baby and I gotta go :(

Until Next Time,
The Guff

Regretfully Yours

Day 18: Something You Regret

“I have many regrets, and I'm sure everyone does. The stupid things you do, you regret- if you have any sense; and if you don't regret them, maybe you're stupid.”

-Katharine Hepburn

I've said it before- I think everyone has regrets. No matter how small or large it is- everyone regrets something. I don't live a regretful life, and I rarely look back to the past and dwell on a poor decision, but it happens. I don't have many, but here are a few: 

I regret arguments that I have had with people due to my own foolish pride. I regret that super short haircut I got 2 Easters ago. I didn't go to Italy in high school after I had knee surgery. I blamed it on the knee, but I think after 9/11 I was so afraid to fly that I was grateful at the time for any excuse to stay grounded. I regret letting that fear hold me back. On certain days I regret my tattoo- on others I think of what my next one will be. 

That's all I've got in me. Sweet baby Cham Cham didn't wanna sleep last night, and we had a full day of packing and visiting. Tomorrow we show my parents the house and finish packing this place up! We have moved 6 times in 3 years. And I am too tired to even begin to talk about that. 


Until Next Time, 
The Guff

Looking Forward

Day 17: Something you're looking forward to


Just one thing? Nearly impossible.

My big sis is having baby #4 (affectionately known as cuatro) in no more than 5 weeks. My biggest brother will welcome his first born in March. Neither are finding out the sex of their babies until the arrival- so there is MUCH to be anticipated! We are closing on a house in the next 2 weeks. Chamblee is going to have her first holiday season and take part in handfuls of family traditions. It's soon-to-be 2011, which means a whole new list of new year's resolutions to fail in attempt. But. If I had to choose one thing- just one thing- that I am looking forward to- it would be my other big brother's wedding next year! I am so so so excited that his gal agreed to marry him:) I am excited that they are doing it out west. And I am excited that we will all be together, yet again. I just can't wait! 

It's going to be a wonderful year. 


Until Next Time,
The Guff

Flies of Shutter

 I have used Shutterfly before to order pictures and Christmas cards, and I have to say that I have never been disappointed. I am especially excited to announce that they have a wonderful promotion going on right now: Free Christmas Cards! 

I saw this deal on a blog that I recently started following- I don't know the author- I found her blog through a blog through a blog... but she, too, has a new & adorable little girl. Anyhoos. 

To pay my dues and give Shutterfly the deserved shout-out, I have picked some of my favorite Christmas cards from their 2010 collection. (Don't worry- if you prefer to say 'Happy Holidays' over 'Merry Christmas' they have awesome cards for you! And Hanukkah cards as well!) 

Good news for us? They have over 700 different designs to choose from. You know I looked at all of them while my bunny rabbit was napping today... narrowed it down to 10 faves: 

I like how this one is simple & classic. Perfect. 

All of the ones with babies made me gasp. 

This Christmas card will be my baby's

 picture debut for a lot of folks... so it's gotta be precious. 

Well, this just reminded me of... me. 

Plus, I love the word 'sparkle'

{insert adorable sleeping Chamblee picture} 

almost. in. tears. 

Typical choice for me. 

Looking back: 

I think I like the picture on this one better than the card itself- 

but if the picture can make the card, it could happen. 

There's that blue I'm diggin'

Well, this reminds me of my friend. 

So, of course, I love it- especially the wreath. 

I'm all over some peace. And I like how it says, "Goodwill to All" 

No sexual discrimination on this bad boy. 

...and there's that picture again...

Oh, I love this one. So. Much. Fun. 

So, which one will it be? I guess you'll have to wait and see when you get it in the mail. Unless I don't send you one... in that case you'll see it when I post it! ;) 

*If you aren't a Christmas card sender- no worries! Shutterfly offers a whole bunch of other things that you can take advantage of. You can host your pictures and videos on their site, order calendars or other cards: save-the-dates, birth announcements, whatever you want. 

*If you aren't a blogger- good news! Even though you can't get the '50 free' deal, their prices are wonderful. So you'll almost get them for free! 

Can't wait to take pictures over Thanksgiving and pick out our free cards! Chamblee's first Christmas. Love it. 

Thanks Shutterfly! You just saved us bookoos of $ on Christmas cards. My husband thanks you. 

Until Next Time, 

The Guff

Dream a little Dream

Day 16: Dream Home

 I think this is my dream home, mainly for the trees:

Then again, this could be my dream home in the middle of an awesome city:

I think my dream home is more of interior style than curb appeal. I want these rooms: 

love a free standing tub. and that shower...

all this closet needs is a little seat

i feel like i could be a chef in this kitchen

perfect table for my dozens of children

love the infinity pool

laundry room with gift wrapping station? yes, please.

craft room

I never really dreamed of a dream home. More of a dream family. (Which has started, and that is awesome!) Ok, maybe I have dreamed of a craft room...and a picket fence a little bit. Anyway.
I am excited about getting into our new house and making it our dream home. I'm excited about renovating things and decorating. If we can just. get in. the house.

Until Next Time,
The Guff

Salads & Surprises

When I was pregnant I only had a few cravings- macaroni & cheese, caprese salads and deviled eggs. The thing was- I ate them, and only them, for weeks at a time. Now, not pregnant (I promise), I am craving this salad. I don't know the name of it. Ramen salad? A good friend of mine made it for me after Cham Cham was born, and I became obsessed. So, when I made a meal for a friend who recently had a baby, I thought it would be perfect to pay it forward. Easy, simple, good flavor and texture. When I got home from my parents' I made another one. Just for me. It's almost gone... but I thought I would share the recipe with ya'll. You know, pay it way forward.

Here's what you'll need:

1 bag of slivered almonds

1 bag of cole slaw

3 tablespoons of sesame seeds

3 packs of ramen noodles 

Brown the sesame seeds, almonds and ramen noodles with a stick of butter. Yes. One. Whole. Stick. Mix them in with the cole slaw. That's it. 

There is also a fantastic dressing that goes along with it: 

1 cup rice wine vinegar 

1 cup sugar

1 cup vegetable oil

0.5 cup low sodium soy sauce

(if you're feeling frisky, add the flavor from the ramen packs to the dressing. Mmm)

Speaking of salad, there's another one that I have been copy catting since my bro made it for us out in Cali. 

Here's what you'll need: 

romaine lettuce

raspberries

blue cheese crumbles

candied pecans

avocado

brianna's poppyseed dressing. a MUST.

Oh. My. It is the best salad I have ever ever ever had. Ever. 

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My sis-in-law loves surprises. I hate them. And I am rarely surprised. I'm sneaky and curious, so even when people try to surprise me, it's rare that they succeed. K surprised me when he proposed. Chamblee surprised me...period (or lack thereof). And yet again, K has surprised me. Twice in one week! 

He got these for me: 

silver hammered ring set/peridot

silver necklace/peridot

I. Love. Them. The stone is peridot which is little hoot's birth stone. I love them so much- and they mean so much to me. The ring just came in today- from Turkey. huh? They both actually came from Etsy, and are handmade. I die. 

What's your birth stone? 

Mine's diamond! 

Until Next Time, 

The Guff

ps. Do it! 

the B-I-B-L-E, yes that's the book for me!

Day 15: Bible Verse

"Love must be sincere. Hate what is evil; cling to what is good. Be devoted to one another in brotherly love. Honor one another above yourselves. Never be lacking in zeal, but keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord. Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Share with God's people who are in need. Practice hospitality.

Bless those who persecute you; bless and do not curse. Rejoice with those who rejoice; mourn with those who mourn. Live in harmony with one another. Do not be proud, but be willing to associate with people of low position. Do not be conceited.

Do not repay anyone evil for evil. Be careful to do what is right in the eyes of everybody. If it is possible, as far as it depends on you, live at peace with everyone. Do not take revenge, my friends, but leave room for God's wrath, for it is written: "It is mine to avenge; I will repay," says the Lord. On the contrary:

'If your enemy is hungry, feed him; if he is thirsty give him something to drink. In doing this, you will heap burning coals on his head.'

Do not be overcome by evil, but overcome evil with good."

Romans 12:9-21




Wait, did you mean 1 verse? Not 12? Oops.

Until Next Time,
The Guff

Vote for Me!

So, I said I wasn't going to do this- mostly because I don't think anyone will vote for me, and I don't handle rejection well. But then I got a clean house, a sleeping baby, and nothing but time on my hands. So, I'm asking you to vote. Not excessively, just whenever you check my blog out. Click a little picture. That's it. You don't have to register or give an email address for anything. No surveys or verifying. Just a click. I'd appreciate it. I am not trying to be #1, or even #15. I would just like the opportunity to spread the word about my blog. Find more readers. Not that I don't love the ones I already have! That's all. So vote. If you want. If not, that's cool. And if you like voting in general, you can vote for her and her. and her. These are really good blogs with wonderful how-to's and DIY's. So they actually deserve a vote. But whatev.
I'll try to remember to post a link to click with each post... but if I don't, click the picket fence picture on the right side of my blog. THANKS ahead of time:)

OH! And I just wanted to tell you how awesome my baby girl is. Slept through my dentist appointment and errands this morning. Also, it seems the only thing she got from me are her girl parts. She looks like her dad, wakes up slowly like her dad, has a funky pinky toe like her dad, and this morning I realized that her hair fro's up when it rains. Like. Her. Dad.

Until Next Time,
The Guff

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Honky Tonk

Day 14: A picture you love

I don't know if I should be proud or embarrassed. This picture is from K's 21st birthday. We had a really, really good time. This is us, at the end of the night, in the trunk of my own car. The only space left for a sober ride home. I am proud that no one drank and drove. I am proud that I remembered to cover my ba-donka-donk. I am embarrassed...just because. Every time I see this picture I smile. It makes me happy. 

Didn't see that one comin', did ya? You thought it was gonna be a picture of my baby. Ha. 

Until Next Time, 

The Guff

Goooooooaaaaaaaallllll!

Day 13: Goals


I don't like this day. Goals? I have goals, but they seem pretty basic when I write them on paper. I don't have a career that I dream of excelling in. I don't have a dream to one day own a business or learn to play an instrument onstage.

My goals consist of:

• Raising (several) productive, Christ-loving, happy, honest and respectful children. 
• Continuing to grow and be a better as a wife- learning more every day how to love, support and care for my husband. 
• Being a positive influence and example to my dozens of children. 
• Glorifying God every day. As my mom says, "I fail daily, He doesn't."

I think that's about it. Not necessarily in that order. I'm sure that there are other things, but these seem to be the most important, and at the forefront of my priority list.

I think I have the 'happy child' part down so far: 

squeals of glee

Until Next Time, 

The Guff

I love the 80's

I want a caboodle.

Really, that's all I wanted to blog about. I hear that they aren't cool anymore, but who says? I mean, they're durable, they're functional and I think they're cute. Maybe I'll get one from Santa. This is the one I have my eye on:

Isn't she a beauty? 

I gotta tell ya, I'm having some kind of 80's fever. I caught myself enjoying a scrunchie in my hair this week. Yike. 

Until Next Time,
The Guff