Ever notice that some people are gluttons for punishment? I would be classified as such. Although my plan is to make 2010 festive, productive, and positive (ok, that's a stretch), I'll likely wind up struggling in the same ways. And what's up with New Year's Resolutions? You know you're just going to break them. Let's take a look back at some of the happenings in MY crazy life, circa 2009.
1. While searching for raw goat milk (come get me FDA), a (roughly) 97-year-old man made a suggestion. "I've got a goat here I'll sell ya for $100. I've been thinking about it, and I think you can handle her."
Handle her? WTF? Will I be placing her in an agility contest? "Thanks, but I'm pretty sure we can't have livestock in our cul-de-sac. It's a little like Peyton Place."
2. I now realize I have a static disorder. I spent half the day with a dryer sheet hanging on to my wool coat for dear life. That's special, friends. And by the way, where the heck did it come from? I haven't used toxic dryer sheets in years.
3. I've learned the true meaning of "heading south". Pregnancy #2 is really doing a number on my poor boobs (TMI, I'm sure). The "up" side to this (pardon the pun) is that I'm already producing a little colostrum. I may even milk myself and give Hayden some in a sippy. I'm pretty sure that's legal in our cul-de-sac.
Although I hope 2010 doesn't include milking a neighborhood goat (or myself) and wearing a dryer sheet for periods longer than 5 minutes, I know many other mishaps will be repeated. Stay tuned for details.
P.S. Have a Happy New Year.
P.P.S. Don't bother sending me hate mail about the anti-depressant New Year's greeting. I'm not on an anti-depressant (since I'm pregnant). For those of you who are, I'm sure your outlook for 2010 is much brighter.
Cheers!
Hi there, thanks for leaving me a sweet comment.
ReplyDeleteHope your new year will be full with joy! And do enjoy your pregnancy and your new born baby.
OK did anyone tell you that you have a great sense of humor?!
ReplyDeleteThanks for stopping by my blog hope 2010 turns out to be great for you!
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Thanks guys. :)
ReplyDeleteYour too sweet! Thank you for stopping by yesterday. I can't wait to catch up on your blog as well. I worked with little ones with Autism prior to getting pregnant and being put on bed rest with the twins. I enjoyed it thoroughly. They are truly special kids with special hearts. Many hugs go out to you, Crystal. And congrats on #2!
ReplyDeleteCrystal....it's a good thing that you are blessed with a sense of humor. It does make life's bumps and curves (small and big) a bit easier to handle. Now as far as your story goes above, you shouldn't look at it as bad because you are being looked out for...
ReplyDelete1. You don't need the goat now because well you have the milk at hand already (no pun intended)
2. Have you ever reached out to touch the door knob and WHAM you even see the sparks fly in between...well...little dryer sheet keeps ya from doing that. (someone placed it there)
3.The boobs....just enjoy the larger cup size!!
I plan on following you sweet girl..keep up that chin and bright beautiful smile and together with your loving family you can handle anything!! It doesn't hurt to have a handful of somewhat crazy friends either..even if we are only fingers on a keyboard.
Hugs,
Regi
LMAO!! You have made my day!
ReplyDeleteMy boobs will never be right again after 2 kids.
Thanks for stopping by my blog! I can't wait to have a chance to read more of yours. have a great 2010
ReplyDeleteOh, I love those "inspirational" cards. :) They make me giggle every time.
ReplyDeleteMaybe the dryer sheet was defecting from someone else's coat..
Thanks for dropping by the Newlywed & Unemployed blog.
Hahahah! Funny post! Thanks again for dropping by my blog!
ReplyDeleteHey lady...thanks for visiting POM! Not hatin' on the anti-depressants at all btw. Congrats on your baby on the way...hope 2010 brings health and happiness to you and your family (that's all we can really wish for, right?)
ReplyDeletelol I'm thinking it will be a great 2010 too!!! (no antidepressents here either:)) Happy New Years to you and your family:)
ReplyDeleteAw, I'm sure 2010 will be great! Crazy mysterious dryer sheets and goats and everything! Plus, you get a new baby out of it! :) Have a great new year's!!
ReplyDeleteHAHAHA YOUR SO FUNNY! I love that there is someone else on here that talks like a sailor! My husband says he feels like he is still at work,i tell him stop being a sissy. Congrats on the pregnancy though, I have three and well thank god for clothes they can hide all the lovely things our kids do to our bodies. Thanks for stopping by my blog hope to hesr from ya again
ReplyDeleteFirst, thank you so much for stopping by my blog!
ReplyDeleteSecond, this post is hilarious.
Last (but certainly not least), I am SO glad I found this blog. My oldest brother has autism and I am always so happy when I find someone who has resources and who can understand.
I hope you have a great New Year!
If you can look at it with your kind of warmth, next year is bound to be a good one.
ReplyDeleteEnjoy x
Tell that old man that goats are highly overrated. We raised them when I was a teenager, and they're mean. And stinky.
ReplyDeleteOn a serious note, I'll be checking out your blog in more detail. Very interesting. I know a mom who got behind on her little boy's vaccinations, so she had them all given at once right before he turned 2. Autism struck shortly thereafter.
I love the antidepressant image, I may have to borrow it and give you the credit. ;) As for 'going South,' hilarious. I only have one child, and, well, I'm down there with ya! Happy 2010!
ReplyDeleteVisiting from SITS. Sounds like you are ready for 2010. Hopefully there won't be any goat milking during the year and as for the boobs....kiss 'em goodbye, they'll never be the same.
ReplyDeleteLol, I love the greeting! Ha!
ReplyDeleteHappy New Year!
Oh dear, well at least you can laugh about it or if not, at least you're letting us laugh about it. :-)
ReplyDeleteDon't get started on pregnancy and boobs -- I lost a cup size after each child. It's a good thing we didn't go for a third -- I might turn inward. LOL
Happy New Year!
Great post! Love your sense of humor. I will be reading your blog more often. Best wishes for you (and all of us struggling autism Moms) in 2010.
ReplyDeleteHate mail for the greeting card? I want to send you love letters for the greeting card. I love it, and your sense of humor!!!
ReplyDeletemy outlook for 2010 is fantastic!!!
ReplyDelete(yay meds)
thank you for stopping by my blog SITSta! wishing you and your family as much happiness as you can handle in 2010
ReplyDeleteLove your sense of humor! I've walked around with a giant wad of cat fur stuck to me for hours, before someone finally told me...that's almost as good as a dryer sheet. LOL
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