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Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree...

Start Drinking....NOW!

This is our third year with a live Christmas tree. To date, we have had some Griswald-ish experiences with trees. The first year, our house was on the market and I didn't want something huge. We picked out a great tree, but after cutting some off and getting it in the stand, I realized that the top was about eye level. It reminded me of the Charlie Brown tree. Last year, Len found us a great deal on a 9ft tree at Home Depot. It was the most beautiful tree. The only problem was that for some reason, it NEVER drank any water. By the second week it was completely dead. I couldn't even turn on the lights. So last night we bought a tree from the boy scouts. It was late at night and very dark, but this tree looked great. It was leaning against a pole and appeared to be 7-8 ft. They even measured it and thought that it was 7 ft. Once we got home, I found the price tag hidden inside which said this tree was 10 ft. It wouldn't fit in our large stand. Once we had a bigger stand, Len and I could hardly get it through the door. If you remember the scene in Christmas Vacation where the limbs go flying everywhere...that is what happened. This tree is HUGE for my little den! Now, here is my question: I am scared because once again, the tree stand is still full of water. Shouldn't a tree that big be gulping it up? I cannot have another dead tree in a week. We cut some off the bottom and I am at a loss as to what else to do. Any suggestions?

Somebody stop me...

So this week I began noticing that everywhere I have been there is Christmas music playing. This is playing mind games with me (I think that is the point!). In Krogers, I instantly got into a holiday baking mood (highly unusual). At the mall and Target I felt my pulse rise and I became slightly panicked...Christmas is obviously very close and there aren't alot of crowds yet and I haven't really done my holiday shopping yet SO I BETTER START NOW!!!!! I love the holidays and the great music and all, but I cannot find enough time to take another job to pay for all this madness! Does anyone else suffer from this disorder?
The other problem I am facing is that I am finding more things to buy for me than the people on my list! To all the retailers out there: You got me, Okay. Now please, please stop accepting my debit card!

Kids are so funny!

Now that I am a school nurse, I have the cutest "patients." Today a little 7 year old came to the office and was holding her head. Here was how it went:

Her: Mrs. Haley, I need help.

Me: What is wrong with your head?

Her: I bumped it in music class.

Me: let me look...I think it is going to be ok.

Her: No, it's not...I think I am unconscious.

Me: (trying not to laugh) We will get some ice and you will be all better.

How can you not love taking care of kids? They are so cute and funny without even trying to be! Just thought I'd share.

Thankful Thursday!!

I AM SOOOO THANKFUL THAT TOMORROW IS FRIDAY!!!

I started my new job on Monday. Everything is going relatively well(beside being slightly overwhelmed and stressed). I am hoping that next week will calm down. I have now changed my position at Vandy to PRN (as needed), meaning that I will still work 2 nights a week just shorter hours. YIPPPEEE!!
Poor Len is getting frustrated with playing Mr. Mom, but I must say that he has been so good to me as I have not been a very easy person to live with lately. We are looking forward to this weekend when Mason is turning 7 on Sat. and Len is turning 36 on Sun. So be sure to wish them Happy Birthday!
Saturday Len and I are going to an "adult halloween party" and then at 9pm are going to the downtown Franklin "ghosts and gore" tour. I have wanted to do that for years and I am so excited.

NEW JOB FOR ME!!!

Well, as if I wasn't busy enough, I have just gotten another job! Yep, that will make 3...4(if you count being a mom). So I will continue working part time 2-3 nights a week at Vanderbilt and I will work every morning from7-12 at BGA as an administrative assistant, then I am working for 3 pharmaceutical companies after hours and weekends as a nurse educator for the patients receiving those meds. I guess I am fixing to see what kind of multi-tasker I am. I can promise one thing...my house will probably go to pot!! So, keep us in your prayers that I can keep it all together!

As far as other things go...we had a great fall break spent up in Cashiers, NC. It was fabulous to get away. We went to a rustic inn that had no tv, phone, cell access, etc. It was very relaxing to get away from all that stuff. I can finally sit down a week after our horseback trail ride without feeling the pain that the saddle left on my behind!! I really had fun on the ride but don't see myself as much of a cowgirl!

Next week, my "baby" (Mason) turns 7...I am amazed that he is that old. He is loving first grade and flag football. Anyway, I will post more on that next week.