I Blinked

December 11, 2008 by Brandi Leave a reply »

Wow!  You wake up one morning to realize that you just poured the last of the three gallons of milk you bought on the last grocery trip.  Where did the time go?  What all have I done in the EIGHT days since I posted last?!  Glad you asked.  I love a list.

1.  I went to a wedding.  Some good friends got married on Saturday and HH was a groomsman.  The rehearsal dinner was at a fancy house where, it is rumored, the upstairs bathroom was bigger than most apartments.  Of course I cannot verify that.  I refused to look.  Big fancy bathrooms in big fancy houses make me cry.  But the fajitas were AWE-wait for it-SOME!!
2.  Having a late-evening rehearsal dinner followed by an afternoon wedding meant that both kids spent the night at my folks’ house.  Which meant that I had all of Saturday morning to treasure hunt at TJ Maxx and Ross.  TJ Maxx was a bust, but I found two dresses at Ross.  One was only $12.99.  The other – marked down to $16.99 with an original retail of $174.  I know.  I even saved the tags.  (I have a weird thing about keeping tags of the really great bargains I find.  I still have a tag for a $345 DKNY blazer that I got at a sample sale for $7.) 
3.  We decorated our Christmas tree.  I scaled back on the ornaments this year.  Why create more opportunities for yelling at Woggie?  We hung his ornaments low and he’s allowed to get those off and play with those as he pleases… which equals very little tree drama. 

I also haven’t forgotten that I still have a giveaway for which am supposed to be choosing a winner.  I haven’t forgotten (ok, maybe I forgot a little) but the whole hacker, bloggy move thing has caused my comments to drift into some sort of black hole.  I am currently fishing in my Gmail for all of them, so I can properly choose a winner.  And to make up for the debacle, I’m tossing around the idea of “Bee’s Botched Blog-giveaway Bonanza” or something like that… maybe after the new year.

13 Responses

  1. Amanda says:

    This was a great post!

  2. oh amanda says:

    Good post! God ALWAYS has good plans for us!

  3. What a fantastic post. I felt the same way after William was born… I knew that when I left DKNY in NYC I would have to do something from home and where I could be with my son (and future children). I have not looked back in 2 years – and just like you, I had been at DKNY since out of college!
    - Audrey
    Pinks & Blues Girls

  4. Janelle says:

    What a beautiful reminder that God is the One in control and the plans He has for you are good. I left behind a teaching career to stay home. There are days that I beg my husband to send me to work and there are days I can’t imagine leaving my kids behind. Through it all, I am so thankful to be here…raising my kids.

    Thanks for sharing your heart. That’s the beauty of the blog.

    Also, thanks for visiting my site and your comments made me smile.

  5. Oh do I know about this. Proverbs 16:9 siesta!!
    I am going to try to Oxy Cleaner I can not believe that I have not heard about it. I really need to get some help!!

    I am going to Sams in a few so I will see if I can find it there. I can’t believe how much milk has gone up!!!!

    Also, on the I-pod…YES LORD! I lost my other one and I used to just rock out around the house to drown out the noise…so good!!

  6. MorningSong says:

    I love how God works out the details of our lives when we think we have it planned out!! Good news indeed!

  7. Bee! HUGE sale at DSW up to 80% off. I am not trying to tempt you but it is the title of your blog! Seriously, I got some of the cutest shoes!!!

  8. ellen b says:

    It’s nice to read a little of your history in this post. What a blessing it is to be able to be at home with your Wog and at work for a little bit of hours each week. Blessings…

  9. ellen b says:

    You’ve been tagged.
    http://happywonderer.wordpress.com/2007/07/06/5-random-questions-meme/

    If you choose not to play, no worries. :)

  10. Bee,
    I have such a similar story. It is funny how God works things out.
    I am so glad to be home with my two boys!! I always thought I would go back to work at some point but God has called me to lead women’s bible studies and be the women’s ministry coordinator at our church.
    You never know what He has planned for you :)

    1 corinthians 2:9 However, as it is written: “No eye has seen, no ear has heard, no mind has conceived what God has prepared for those who love him” —

    Much love,
    Kim

  11. oh amanda says:

    Well, uhm…I think your comments are still a little jacked…

    BUT I was just thinking, WHERE IS BEE? I MISS HER! I feel like I haven’t talked to you in forever!

  12. I found your blog on google and read a few of your other posts. I just added you to my Google News Reader. Keep up the good work. Look forward to reading more from you in the future.

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