Monday Mash up: Episode 13

I logged in a while ago with intentions of doing some reading, some comments and perhaps get a little MB post on.  A few hours ago, I found the picture you see above.  My occasional Monday Mashup post.  Hey , it's Monday... again.  Glad I'm not seeing and hearing that stupid Wednesday camel, but who doesn't hate on a Monday?  

It was a nice break to stop by and read a few posts today, I miss my Dingleberries.  I'd say I always mean to log in and do some reading, post a little and then something happens. I get distracted at work or too occupied on facebook to really just dedicate the time my blog needs.  

It's not smelly in the land of MB at all lately.  I really gotta work on that.

I guess honestly I never gave much thought at how busy life is with two children, with a home and job and school age kid.  It makes no sense really, because since Pokey was a year old I've  had  a job. The same job as a matter of fact.  Only since little Monkey does it seem to be slightly overwhelming.  I don't understand.  Not one bit.  How can this be? 

Here we are, already in the month of November. My birthday is this month as is Thanksgiving and the anniversary of my Mama MB's death. I remember last year, like it was yesterday. I as so scared, selfishly, that she would pass on my birthday. I remember praying, please don't let her pass on my birthday.  I'd like to think I'd come to terms with her passing.  That it had been long enough for the bleeding to stop.  It's still bleeding. I come down our street, every day and say Dang I hadn't seen or talked to mom in forever .... oh yea, I remember.  It's still really fresh and still bull that she's gone.  It all starts with Pinktober and just spirals down from there. Now we're working on Thanksgiving plans.  Sometimes, I miss the biggest part of what I'm thankful for. I'm still thankful for so much, still thankful for Mama MB.  Even if she is gone, I'm thankful for what time I had her for.  

Things have been going well, other than being broke as sin and trying to catch up on bills.  We're doing good. Lil Monkey is a talker and just so precious. Those of you who are my friend on FB know just how adorable my little Monkeys are :)  

Life is a strange and interesting place most of the time.   

Thanks for always being here my Dingleberries. 

-Hang in there! 

Happy Holiday.

So I don't typically say "Happy Holidays", I'm usually more rebellious than that and make sure to tell them Happy Thanksgiving and Merry Christmas.  Yea it doesn't always fit but if I've ever been in the wrong or someone found it offensive, they didn't tell me, so should I really care that much?!  Yea, I probably won't!  It is what it is and it's called Thanksgiving.

That being said, Thanksgiving is approaching rather quickly, what 2 days away or so?  Yea, it's some what  overwhelming. For those that don't know yet, I'm hosting Thanksgiving this year. Yea, it's my first year, EVAR and to be honest, I don't recall EVAR baking a turkey.  I'm hopeful and excited.  I think it's going to be an awesome experience and can't wait to have all my favorite people under one roof!

Our Guest List:
Monkey Butts Mom
Monkey Butts Dad
Monkey Butts Sis
Neice #1
Neice #2
(they're numbered only by age)
Mr. Monkey Butts Mom
Mr. Monkey Butts Dad
Mr. Monkey Butts Brother

Then of course there is Monkey Butt, Mr. Monkey Butt and Monkey Butt Jr aka Pokey

SO lets count that is 1.2.3.4.5.6.7.8 people plus 1.2.3 of us, makes 11 peoples.

I'm only stressing because Mom and Mr Monkey Butts Mom can actually cook, Mom or Dad make a killer Dressing and Potato salad, so of course they are bringing those, THANK GAWD.  I've already a relatively LARGE menu but was able to recruit everyone to bring SOMETHING. But if I managed to bomb the shit out of this thing and everything I attempt to make, my turkey having a brine and some aromatics it could always go wrong, my sweet potatoes I found this TASTY sounding recipe for Sweet Potatoes with Bananas and Honey. YUM!  As you know I've never made a turkey so I thought why not try something different, same goes with the sweet potatoes, but I've made those many many times for holidays and am always really classic with them. Just taters, sugar and marshmallows.   I'm just hoping it doesn't taste like shit and the Moms are all like, ewwww Poor Mr Monkey Butt, this bish can't cook!  Bwhahahahha!

It's going to be OK, It's going to be OK!

As you may notice, I'm a little worked up about it, I'm a little excited and am also very NEW at all of it. But it's going to be EPIC and well if it isn't, you all have something to laugh about when Friday rolls around and you're feet are aching from the long day of shopping. I'm hoping to get a lot of picture taking time in and update my life with pictures. 

I love the holidays, there is nothing like a long, stressful holiday spent with the ones you love who just so happen to be as stressed as I am.  Plus to top it all off, Mr. Monkey Butt, Pokey and myself will be shopping for an Xmas tree on Friday, the dreaded black Friday and have it all beautimus come the weekend.  I refuse to start any sooner than that!

Happy Thanksgiving Dingleberries, I'm looking forward to hearing all about your Thanksgiving flops and funs as well. 

Day 177, 365 days of 2011

Sunday,  July 3rd, 2011

Spent an awesome day with the family today. Always great times, laying by the pool and spending time watching the kids play in the pool.  Lovely. 

I'm spending the night indoors tonight. No going outs and watching the festivities unfold before me.  Sadly, I'm without my Pokey for this holiday.  It's times like these I  truly understand the concept of loneliness. It's strange when you're surrounded with family and friends and still manage to feel lonely.  Strange!  I'm sure it will pass. Tomorrow will be another day and I will find something to get myself into! Tomorrow and Tuesday off from work?!! I'm going to be ready to get back in the rat race and see normality.  I'm tempted to take off somewhere tomorrow and just chill.  Good idea?  I think so!

Goodnight folks, I'm off to watch mind numbing television!