I do love the healing power of Dr. Pepper.

Is it irreverent to play "Holy God We Praise Thy Name" on the kazoo? Seems that if I tell him to stop, it's stifling good clean fun and if I don't, it's an offense? I personally like it. I think I'll let him go.

I have something to say today, but am having a lot of trouble trying to organize how to say it. On one hand, I thought I would just rant and babble about the cruddy crap going on right now, and on the the other I thought I should just focus on what is good. Focusing on what is good does a world of guilt to anyone, and sometimes a healthy dose of guilt is good for one's over-inflated, self-centered self (okay there I go, ranting about cruddy crap). Unfortunately, I want this dose of guilt to be dispensed on someone else. Yes, yes, I know, God, I know I suck, too. And I do. But can't You for once show the other one that he/she sucks, too? Can't that swell of guilt be rushed over that person? Am I alone in this? Okay, here's what is good:
1. My children, family and myself are healthy
2. My husband and I both have jobs and prospects
3. The stupid re-fi is finally over
4. My children, family and myself are healthy (again)
I am struggling with the "good things" today.

Those krazy kids!

"Where are your brothers?" I ask the 10-year old, as he lumps down the steps.

"Upstairs. They're listening to the Frank Sinatra Christmas CD."

Dear Friend,
It was so great to see you the other night. I do enjoy chatting with you, and I'm sorry things are going rough right now. I hope you will soon have some peace.
I always enjoy running into you and talking for that few minutes before we both have before we run our separate ways, and I especially enjoy running into you when you have your little guy with you.
I don't suppose you know why I like seeing your little guy and hearing about his antics. You see, I lost a baby that would have been his age by now, so I am reminded of how fast the time goes, how precious time is, and how important it is to enjoy our kids even when they drive us a little crazy trying to wash their own hands. :)
Anyway, thanks for that little bit of therapy the other night, whether or not you knew you were doing it. I knew it, and I thank you very much.

Your Friend,
Jenny

Delicious yumminess

Is there anything better than a piece of rosemary bread, topped with cream cheese, sliced tomatoes, basil and a drizzle of olive oil?
Yes, the wine that goes with it. I didn't drink any this time (kids on their way home and all), but the sandwich was yummy without it. I just might do it again tomorrow.

Embarrassing Moment #1

Left my purse on the counter at church while I was bagging food for the food pantry. Pastor brought it in to me, with the tampon sticking out of the top. Feeling good right now.