My Christmas Story

I thought I would blog about my Christmas since everyone else has. My Christmas was actually pretty good. Christmas Eve was with my mom, Grandma & Aunt at their new house in Latta...much better than driving to Clarita. Got some interesting gift and some good ones. I know the season is about the giving and not receiving but it is getting old receiving Avon gifts from my Aunt & Uncles in Arizona when I spent a hell of alot more on them. I can't stand Avon and have mentioned this to them several times. Every year its the same though. Amy be thankful you don't buy for them. I don't know when I got stuck doing it...but it may stop. Christmas morning was funny. Griffin got in his Jeep that I waited at Walmart for at 4:30 a.m. day after Thanksgiving and was scared of it. I couldn't force the boy into the damn Jeep. By the afternoon he was in it and loving it...but it kinda took me for surprise that he didn't like it. Meg loved all her gifts and has not stopped carrying her new Dooney & Bourke purse. Chris over spent again and made me look like a chump. I hate that. I tried to put a limit on our spending because really it is about the kids...and I get a new purse, all 6 seasons of Sex in the City, a new coat, a new necklace, all the scrapbook stuff from Jeri that I asked for, and about 10 new shirts. I got him 3 knives, a grill pan, cookbooks and a new video game. Chump is my middle name. I know he doesn't mean to but it really makes me feel like shit. I guess I shouldn't complain...several other people had a terrible Christmas...calendars and slipper socks....jeesh!!

So back to my Christmas day...after opening presents we had a delicious breakfast...eggs, pancakes, bacon, sausage, ham, toast. So I eat, clean up the mess and begin cooking since my mother-in-law is "hosting" Christmas dinner. Her "hosting" means that I cooked every item of food, we just ate at her house. So not only did I cook and serve the food...I get to come home after an extremely long day to an incredibly messy kitchen and dishes piled to the ceiling. Gotta love her. I guess I am the idiot for doing it though.

I have been trying to figure out how to put a pic on here...but I guess my files are too big. I wanted to post a pic of Meg all dressed up for the Christmas dance. She looked amazing. She really is a beautiful and great young lady. I don't know how I have been so lucky to have 2 great kids. Me & Meg have a different bond than I will have with Griffin. Meg & I have been through so much hardship together...many nights cereal for breakfast, no help from the "sperm donor", failed relationship with the man she knew since she was 3 months old, a move to Oklahoma, a marriage and new name. I truly would give her anything in this world to make sure she was happy as I would with Griffin....but it is different with Meg. I think having her when I was 18 and having to grow up so fast I want to make sure that she has such a different life than I had. I am so fortunate that I am able to make sure of that.

Well just rambling now so I will close. New favorite song is "The Blower's Daughter" by Damien Rice. Also I think "Lies Lies" by the Arcade Fire. Not sure if that is correct, but it is awesome. Also "Fix You" by Coldplay....Jimmy give them a try. Oh, speaking of awesome...how bout the weather here in Oklahoma....almost January and 70 degrees....

Need some venting space

Okay...most of you know that one of my best friends Jamie is now dating Chloe's dad. This puts me in an awkward position. I wouldn't consider myself good friends with Shaun...Chloe's mom....but we are together alot since the girls are attached at the hip. So last night I just picked Chloe up to bring her and Meg to church and my cell phone rings...its Shaun asking what Jamie's last name is. I give it to her because I figure that it would be more of a fight if I was to ask "why do you want her last name"...which really was what I was thinking. So she says "great now I can let everyone know what it is." and then went right into about the concert that we are going to in a week. ARRRGGGG I mean honestly why does she freakin care what her last name is or that he is dating....SHE WAS CHEATING ON HIM....does that not make sense to anyone. I understand and have listened to her tell me about the problems in their marriage...but you leave...you don't cheat. I have been a pretty good ear and given her some consultation but really why do you care who the girlfriend is!!!! So now I don't know what she thinks....and really should I care? Also, should I call her and say..."look I am in an awkward position here since I am friends with both....I just want to stay neutral and keep out of it." or do I just act like it is no big deal. I am not going to enjoy the concert and stress the whole evening spending 6 hours with someone that is thinking ill thoughts against one of my best friends...who honestly is a really great person and an innocent bystander in all of this. I sat last night after the phone conversation and thought. Part of me wanted to call her back and say "What the F?" but then part of me wanted to call and tell her that I really want no part of this. I didn't call her because I knew she had left her house with her best drinking buddy and I am sure they were up to no good. I am just hoping that they didn't do anything to Jamie. Jeesh, that statement makes me mad....are we in high school? Why should I have to worry about someone doing something when they are grown women?

Okay enough of that. Chris is going tomorrow night to the Hornets game...which is cool. I think I am going to get a sitter for Griffin...I need some time alone. Really alone. I think I will turn off all the lights of my house and sleep. Or I need to scrapbook....not sure which one to do. Griffin has been anti-nap lately. Makes my days alot longer. Oh, did I mention that I have a new housekeeper....LOVE HER!! Chris has always said to get one...and I finally decided I have enough on my plate and it is fine to get a little help. And she is really good. My house looked wonderful....which made me feel bad because how bad was it before?

Kim...just so you know I have rescheduled my doctor appointment so no worries there.

Okay...well I have ranted enough.....check ya later!!