Saturday 9

Hopelessly Devoted to You

Welcome to Saturday: 9.  What we've committed to our readers is that we will post 9 questions  every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random  questions," so-to-speak. We encourage you to visit other participants  posts and leave a comment. Because we don't have any rules, it is your  choice. We hate rules. We love memes, however, and here is today's meme!

Saturday 9: Hopelessly Devoted to You

Olivia Newton-John is a breast cancer survivor and October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Please spread the word about early detection.

1) This is a sad song about unrequited love. What's your favorite love song, and is it happy or sad?

My favorite is Eric Clapton's "Wonderful Tonight" because it's what Lloyd and I were dancing to when he first told me he loved me. :)

2) This song is from the Grease soundtrack. When that movie came out in 1978, the price of a postage stamp was just 15¢. When's the last time you visited the post office?

Yesterday. 

3) Not many people know that Olivia's maternal grandfather, Max Born, won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1954. Share something about yourself that we might not have known before this morning.

I don't eat hot dogs. :P
4) Olivia's father was an officer in MI5, the UK's secret service. Sam's most recent run-in with the authorities had less intrigue or glamor, as it included a policeman pointing out the stop sign she'd somehow missed. Tell us about your most recent encounter with law enforcement.

I got my daughter involved in the summer reading program at the library and on the first day they had a fireman with a fire truck and a police officer with a police car waiting outside for the kids to see/check out.  I talked with the officer while Lauryn was checking out the car.

5) Olivia is part owner of an exclusive, luxury retreat called Gaia. If you had a day of free access to a heated pool, golf course, tennis court, gym, and day spa, but could only use one, which one would you choose?

The day spa.

6) Are you flirtatious?

Yes, but in a goofy way. :)

7) Do you more often wear silver, gold, or platinum?

White gold.

8) When you're on the phone, do you usually make the first move toward ending the call? Or do you find it hard to say goodbye?

I don't find it hard to say goodbye.  I make the first move if I have to get off the phone for something.

9) Would you rather be smarter, richer, or more attractive than you are right now?

Smarter!

Toddler Talk

I'm trying out a new link up that looks like a lot of fun.  Check it out:

1.  What are you going to be for Halloween?

"Cinderella with long pretty gloves."

2. Sing a line from your favorite song.

"Five little ducks went out to play, over the hill and far, far away

Mother duck said quack, quack, quack

Four little ducks came running back."

3. What is your favorite toy?

"My favorite toy is mermaids."

4. What is your favorite snack?

"Can we actually say dinner?  What my favorite dinner is?  My favorite dinner is spaghetti."

5. What is your favorite animal?

"A fish."

Happy Little Things

Today was such a good day.  Nothing spectacular happened, it was just one of those days where a lot of cool little things happened and it makes the day great.  To start, I got some cleaning done, which isn't really part of the "great day" but anytime I get something done around here these days, it feels like an accomplishment. :P  Then I got some of the Halloween decorations out and Lauryn was thrilled when I let her put some in her room too.  Her costume was delivered today and she was so excited to see it and try it on.  It's a little long but I can take care of that pretty easily.  I love seeing her get so excited!  Kathy came over for a visit this afternoon and it's always a good time when we're together!  I did her make-up and hair and then Lauryn wanted make-up on too.  I've never really done anyone else's make-up before and I think it turned out nice.  While we were visiting, I was surprised when Kathy mentioned seeing the FedEx truck in the driveway, which meant my new vacuum, the one I've been wanting for quite some time now, was here.  It wasn't supposed to be here until at least tomorrow so that made me happy.  After Kathy left and we had dinner, I couldn't wait to try it out and I am very pleased with how well it works.  I vacuumed the whole house! :)  The rest of the evening has been spent getting the kids to bed and relaxing and talking with Lloyd.  Like I said, nothing spectacular, but still a really good day! :)

Saturday 9 *late*

You're So Vain

Welcome to Saturday: 9.  What we've committed to our readers is that we will post 9 questions  every Saturday. Sometimes the post will have a theme, and at other times the questions will be totally unrelated. Those weeks we do "random  questions," so-to-speak. We encourage you to visit other participants  posts and leave a comment. Because we don't have any rules, it is your  choice. We hate rules. We love memes, however, and here is today's meme!

Saturday 9: You're So Vain

1) Samantha Winters is very vain about her light blonde locks. What's your best feature?

I like my eyes...although they are looking older and older all the time :P
2) Carly Simon is the daughter of a wealthy family (Simon & Shuster Publishing). How would your life today be different if you knew there was a large sum of inherited money in your future?

I don't think we'd change much at all.  If it was going to happen in the future, we still have to take be careful and responsible now.

3) October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Carly is a proud breast cancer survivor. Has breast cancer -- or cancer of any type -- touched you, your family or your circle of friends?

Yes.

4) Carly has been known to perform with her sister, Lucy, and their oldest sister Joanna is a mezzo-soprano. Is your family musical?

Yes :) 

5) Carly suffers from stage fright, a liability in her profession. When was the last time fear got the better of you?

I have a terrible fear of spiders.  The other night the side door of the garage was open and on my way to shutting it, I saw a huge spider.  My husband had to come out to shut the door because I couldn't even get close to it.  He even said he'd never seen a spider that big!  Eeek!

6) Do you wear hats?

Only in the winter, if I'm playing outside with my family.  Otherwise hats don't look good on me :P
7) Autumn is known as "sweater weather." Is there a chill in the air where you are today?

A little bit.

8) Do you drink bottled water?

Occasionally.

9) What color is your toothbrush?

Pink and white.

In The Crochet Groove

Looks like it's going to be a beautiful day!  I just got Lucas down for his nap, I'm going to crochet for a bit and then it's time to get ready to go to lunch with Kathy. :)  I started working on a new tree skirt for our Christmas tree.  I made one last year but I wasn't happy with the colors so I think I'm going to try to sell it and hopefully I can get this one done before the holidays.  I am in a crocheting mood and since I haven't been for a while, I want to take advantage of it.  I'm hoping to get this done and Lucas's blanket done before Christmas.  I decided that once I'm done with Lucas's blanket, I'm not going to make any more.  I used to always make them for friends and family but when I saw a beautiful baby blanket, that I'd worked on for countless hours, tacked up over a window to block out the sun, it broke my heart and I decided I can't spend all those hours working on something when it won't be appreciated.  I will keep making the nylon scrubbies, hats, mittens and other smaller projects that don't take up so much time.

I am so looking forward to my lunch date with Kathy!  She and I always have so much fun when we get together and we're going to Pizza Hut for their lunch buffet.  If we have enough time before I have to pick Lauryn up from school, she's going to hang out with Lucas for a bit so I can renew my driver's license.  I'm hoping this means a new picture because my last one was awful!  :P

Why?

I just don't understand people.  Today while I was picking up a few things at the store, I heard a man saying awful things to the woman he was with.  I didn't hear everything but "what the hell is wrong with you?" and "you must be stupid" were among the things I did hear.  I felt awful for the woman.  She looked hurt and embarrassed.  I will never understand why people think it's ok to talk to other people that way.  Whether it's your spouse, your child, your friend or a stranger, words like those are never ok.  I cannot imagine Lloyd ever saying anything like that to me.  Ever.

A few aisles later, two teenaged boys walked by me and were dropping f-bombs very loudly.  I have never been crazy about hearing that, especially in public, but when I have my two small, impressionable children with me, I get upset about it.  All I can think is at that age, I wouldn't have dreamed about talking like that.

Not to sound all high and mighty, but seriously, I am on a mission to teach my kids to respect themselves and to respect others.  I know some people think it's hilarious to teach children bad words, and I'll admit, the couple of times Lauryn repeated inappropriate words she heard did make me want to laugh, but I didn't.  I kept a straight face and explained to her that those were bad words and that she was not to say them again.  I want my kids to know that words can hurt so we need to be careful what we say.

Ugh, Winter

Winter is just around the corner, and this year, I think I need to get some snow pants.  I have a nice warm coat, boots, gloves and everything else but last year, when I was outside with Lloyd and Lauryn, my legs and butt froze!  I've been looking on eBay and have found some cute ones but they're all plus size snow pants.  I suppose I don't need cute ones but the ones I've found in my size are plain and frumpy.  As long as they keep my tush warm, it doesn't really matter how they look, but I was hoping to find some that matched my coat.  I plan to get a little more time in on Lloyd's snowmobile this year too.  I've only been on it once but it was fun and I want to get used to it and maybe go on some trails with him.