A Packing I Will Go....

You guessed it! Been packing more stuff for moving- and getting rid of too! Clothes, Crochet and sewing accessories, some of my Lee Middleton dolls and stuffed animals, you name it. Also have a small end table to move that will go between 2 recliners in my den.

Been up to my booth today too- lots of moving stuff around. My aunt's closing her booth so she gave me or Mom anything we wanted out of her booth so she wouldn't have to haul it. I took a few little knick knacks and a desk and a large bookcase about 4'X4' that I can put a lot of little stuff on. Had to move a ton of stuff around in my booth to make room for both. Now I have to go back tomorrow and take some of the stuff I have bagged to go in my booth for sale. Hopefully I can get some more out of here so I don't have to move it.

Hopefully we can move at least one or two pieces of furniture this weekend and try to get that over with. So much to move, so little time/space.

Back to packing- gotta round up some more boxes!

I'd love to relax .... (Also the book of James)

But too much to be done that won't do itself. Still about 25 or 30 more Thank you notes to be written, more packing- both for the honeymoon and the move, throw in Taffy's cage needs to be cleaned/washed out so I can take her up to the house, every day chores like laundry.... Oh- and add PMS to the Mix. Luckily that never lasts long but I feel like I either need six more weeks to get everything done or about 10 more of ME.

Angel's being really clingy lately- she knows something's going on, that everything in the house is all torn up and she doesn't understand. I know moving and getting used to another cat are going to be hard on her. Actually I feel sorry for her- she has almost as much change to go through as I do.

Forgive my rants- I'm on an emotional kick tonight between the PMS, the pressure to get everything done and in order. Two weeks til the wedding and I'm ready, just would like to go through everything in slow motion so I can enjoy it and not be rushed so it all seems like a blur. Thank God (Literally- if he is willing to allow it) for two weeks alone with Scott after the wedding- one of them in Florida at Disney World, which should be my favorite place on earth. I want to take the time to enjoy it, enjoy Scott and our time together as newlyweds, and just relax from this whole fiasco. Someone shoot me if I ever move again.... or send me Samantha the Witch. Or the US Army to do it for me.

Not much new on the crochet front.. only chance I've had to crochet lately was during slower points at the Yard sale Saturday on a lapghan I've started with a skein of Holly & Ivy yarn I had, and another one I got from Sara.

It's even Sunday night and still nothing on the Gospel channels. I don't watch them much because they often preach different ideas than I believe, but once in a while I find a preacher or show that is straight from the bible, not a specific religion or far-off teachings that I like to watch. No CD player upstairs so I can't play my favorite gospel CD's I usually play to relax. I feel like some good bible study/worship right now but unfortunately it's after 1am and evening services let out several hours ago. So it's me, myself and I (and God) and my bible. I find myself studying the remainder of the book of James. We're just finishing up the study of the book in our Sunday School class. Mostly regarding Faith, works, and faith in action. We had about a 3 week pause while one of the elders came in and spoke with us about a church growth seminar we had not long ago. Important and interesting but I'll be glad to get back to our actual fellowship and bible study/discussion class. (Our Ladies' class also focuses on our relationships as Sisters in Christ and how we can support, encourage, and help one another.) During the study of the book of James, I have found another verse I'm fond of: James 4:17 Anyone then, who knows the good he ought to do and doesn't do it, sins.

Many of us, and especially myself would do well to remember this. For some reason this spoke to me. OK, not for some reason, for the reason there are a lot of things I know I should be doing, but they don't always get done. And it's not usually because not everyone can do everything either- it's often because of procrastination, or things that are less important get put first. I know I'm not the only one, but I should always remember which things are more important and matter the most. Like my spiritual life and my call to do good when I can and strive to live a Christian life; My prayer that I be forgiven when I fall short by saying and doing things I shouldn't and failing to say and do things I should.

This isn't my version of preaching, just speaking what's on my mind at the moment. If my thoughts touch someone else spiritually, it's just one more good thing I have done.

Actually I feel much better having expressed my thoughts on here as well as to God; I know he is listening as well. I am going to go and finish the book of James. No, I don't read my Bible every night, although it would do me good to do so. However I find it gives me more joy every time I make the time to pick it up. If you're looking for something to read, take a look at the book of James. If you're troubled in any way, I'd recommend the book of Job also to start out with.

*Taking my own advice and reading my bible like I should do every night- then another good deed that is to be done- saying thank you and finishing some more thank you notes for gifts and kind actions regarding our wedding*

Another day, another dollar....

Well, after a decently successful one day yard sale (considering the tiny little bits of junk I sold for almost a steal just so I could get rid of it, and the few people we had- it turned out almost cold today!) I am about $90 richer. With the exception of the yard sale ad, about $80 (the remainder) will be going towards our honeymoon. I also had a duck visitor in the yard next to me while I was cleaning up.




With 2 weeks to the wedding, next week is going to be PACKED. Trying to pack and move, Scott has a Dr's appt Tuesday with my Dr., attorney appt. Tuesday (he's a friend and also a minister- he's the one who's marrying us), then hair appt. and pictures Wed. morning.... don't know what else is going on yet but I'm sure I'll be running my tail off... *checking to see if my tail is still there*

Hopefully Monday the payment will have posted to my credit card so I can book the reservations. We're going to be staying in Downtown Disney World. We decided not to spend as much on the hotel room (we can always get an expensive one next year when we have more $$ saved) and concentrate on things to do like the parks. Scott wants to drive over to Sea World and Universal too... We'll see... depends on how complicated it is. I remember some about Orlando highways but not a lot so we'll see how it goes.

OK now that most of the garage sale stuff is cleaned up, back to that junk pile..er.. my room that is. Lots of packing still to be done. *sigh* I'd love to sit and do some crocheting about now but I'm not Samantha the witch either- this stuff won't move itself.

Movin on up

Well, not the Jeffersons but close....

The entertainment center from my room is gone, as is the small old sewing machine table (that used to be my grandmother's). Lots of little odds and ends, and more is being packed up and gotten ready to move.

Actually I should be at the house working... stuff's gotta be put up and more stuff gotta be brought back here for (hopefully) the final garage sale before I move. The rest of the stuff will go... well.. somewhere.... either my booth, goodwill, freecycle, etc. The big comforter can stay in a closet somewhere until sold but the rest- there is no room for. House is a good size for me and Scott but there isn't a ton of extra storage room.

Gotta find a bookshelf for my Disney VHS collection- we already have DVD shelves. I used to have all the Disney movies on VHS til they started putting out all the sequel movies- now I'm short a few. Added them to my wish list on Crochetville. Should make one for my website but no time for the next 3 weeks or so.

Also Wed. my cousin Missy and I got to get together and run around for the first time since she moved back here almost 10 years ago. Oh we see each other, but Wed. we met for lunch at Red Lobster, went to the mall, picked up my wedding dress, and took her and Carson (her son) by my house- neither had seen it yet. Four year old Carson gets out and promptly says "Hey- you don't live here!!" ROFL We had to explain this is Aunt Marla's NEW house and she's going to be moving to live with Uncle Scott who's going to be her new husband after the wedding. The kid's smart but I don't think he totally understands the concept of marriage. Anyway he spots Scott's plug n play video game system and wants to play. We just told him the tv was broke (it isn't hooked up at the moment) and he responded "You guys gotta get that fixed". ROFL- Kids...

Missy also talked me into going into Victoria's Secret... They have some beautiful stuff but MAN those prices!! I picked out a couple of sets for the honeymoon, but nothing too racy (I HATE strings and refuse to wear one!!) I told Scott (after we're married- before anyone gets offended) he can either settle for at least a little material in the back or take it off! Can't afford any of their bras though... man, those things were $38-48!! Anyone wanna get me some Victoria's Secret gift cards/certificates for the honeymoon???

Well, back to packing.... and vacuuming (dust and rabbit hair behind everything!)... and moving...

Chasing my tail

No I'm not a dog or cat but I feel like one- Feel like I'm chasing my tail trying to get everything done and Mom isn't helping by creating more things for me to do.

I did go to LNT tonight and used all but about $10 of my gift cards- got my comforter, dust ruffle and sheets. Still don't have enough for the shams yet though. Hopefully I'll get some more LNT credit etc. between now and the wedding or shortly after. Now all I really need is my pillow shams, and the programmable recipe crock pot I'm after. Can't find it anywhere in town at the stores.

I've probably still got about 50 thank you notes or so to write and getting further behind every day- seems like every day we get another card with money or a gift card or someone sends a gift from somewhere. Not that I'm complaining about the gifts but all those notes... ugh! I'm writing a ton every day and still not finished.

I've GOT to dedicate at least one day this week to moving things- have a few small boxes packed up and that's it! I should have a whole truck load by now to take up there but I can't quit chasing my tail long enough.... Almost everything has to be done at once. Almost everything is done for the wedding except for picking out gifts for the attendants, bridesmaids' shoes and jewelry, picking up my dress Wed., and arranging the order of songs on the music CD. Oh yes and dropping the invitation off at the church so it can be put in the church bulletin.

So, even though I should be working on packing or thank you notes, I'm exhausted so I'm about to hit the sack. Soon as I turn the air down that is- my parents have it freezing in this house! Glad I still have a pair of winter jammies here at the house! BRRRR! Night all! Angel and I are going to bed!

What I've been up to today...

Hmm Let's see.... Playing Memory, Watching Disney Channel, Playing Chutes and Ladders (well sort of anyway)....

Yep, you guessed it. I've had Carson again tonight while my cousin and family were at her graduation from college. Wasn't too bad except I had other thingsI needed to be doing. Like moving stuff. Bringing stuff from the house that should have gone in the Yard Sale today.

Yes, I've also been running another 2-day yard sale today. Not bad sales for as few customers as I've had. I was told there weren't many yard sales out today. Tomorrow should be fairly big though as Canterbury hills Subdivision next door to us is having their subdivision wide yard sale. Hopefully I can get rid of what's left. I brought down most of what was at the house that was of any value that needed to go. Sold a ton of towels!! Lord only knows how Grandma ended up with so many towels!!! I've never seen so many in my life- bet she had more than Wal-mart!

Hopefully tomorrow evening after the yard sale we can go to Linens N Things and use our gift cards to get new bedding. That's the main thing we're missing. That and carpet in the bathroom and bedroom. Oh and the programmable recipe crock pot I'm wanting. Still can't find it anywhere in town.

Since I've been running since about 7 this morning and I'm definitely NOT a morning person(!!!!), I'm about to check my boards, blogs etc. and go to bed for the night.

Will update more tomorrow hopefully!

Computer (and Diet Pepsi) Break

That's what this is called- a computer break. Taking some time for ME on the puter, and who knows- may even crochet a little. Been busy running all day with errands, been to the house tonight to pick some stuff up and take some stuff. Picked up some stuff to go in my booth at the antiques/collectibles store for sale and some that goes back to the stores after shower etc. I STILL have at least 2 trips to make to different stores. I haven't taken all the stuff back to Kohl's yet and gotta make another trip to Wally World- missed a couple of things first time.

Been getting writer's cramp all night writing on that huge mountain of thank you notes from my shower. I'm MAYBE half done and I've probably written around 100 so far. Many of the gifts were from 4 or 5 people or more, and I got a TON of gifts! No I STILL don't have them all put up. It's almost more than I can get done, all the cleaning out and bagging for yard sale of old stuff and putting away the new- all before the wedding.

Especially since I'm gonna have to jerk a knot or two in a certain fiancee's tail about cleaning up around there and introduce him to the clothes hamper and garbage can. If the man knows where the two are, he's gonna learn how to use them. See, every once in a while he slips up and does the laundry or cleans the house- showing me he CAN do it.... but getting him off his rear end sometimes is a different story. Typical man. Although I can't really complain tonight- he did put up the shower rod, curtain and new commode seat in the bathroom and put my laundry cart together. More work than usual for him. Now if I can just get him to take care of his stinking laundry, clean the grime out of the shower and throw his garbage away.... he'll be perfectly trained ROFLMAO!!

Sara (who has 4 very cute kitties!!) wasn't kidding when she said a woman's work is never done!! Actually I already knew that but.... I'm getting a double dose of it between moving and wedding planning.

I have 2 pieces of good news:

1: I have to go tomorrow and talk to a lady at the Executive Inn- a part time job is open at the Antiques shop there (NOT the same one I have a booth at) and a couple of friends of ours recommended me for it. So, say a prayer there..... could use a little bit of work a few days a week. Maybe more after the wedding is over with.

2: I have a new FO!! Actually Several! The Neon afghan is finished, and the two baby afghans were finished to an extent to become two very different sized preemie afghans! And the Kitty snuggle is finished. Now to finish those two baby afghans intended for the showers this summer...

OK must get back to work.. er.. play. So I'm gonna follow in so many other bloggers' footsteps and leave you hanging abruptly. Til next time- don't do anything I wouldn't do!

The Prodigal Blogger returns...

Yes, I'm still here- sorry it's been almost a week. Been trying to do about a couple month's work in a couple weeks' time or so. It's been a week and I STILL don't have everything put up from the shower yet and the duplicates etc. taken back. Well I have a few but still have a load of things to take back to Kohl's and Wal-mart where people didn't mark items off the registry as bought.

Today's been a long day and currently my sinuses are killing me. No Sudafed Non-drying Sinus (my miracle worker)in the house for almost a week now. And I haven't been able to get to the drugstore/pharmacy counter when they're open lately. Our wonderful legislators in KY passed a law the other day requiring all products containing Sudafed (or pseudophedrine I think it's called) to be dispensed only in pharmacies, you have to show an ID, they record your buying habits... and a whole bunch of other crap!! Why? Because a handful of idiots are buying it to make drugs with!! So they punish everyone by making it hard to get, watching our buying habits like everyone buying the drugs are drug pushers/sellers.... Come on you idiots, I just want some relief here- I'm no drug pusher. Just a sinus sufferer. One of millions may I add. I bet the idiots who came up with that law never had sinus problems!!

On the up side, I did manage to get MOST of the bathroom closet cleaned out in the house and our new towels etc. put up. You've never seen so many towels, washcloths etc. in your life as Grandma had in that closet. I kept a handful for cleaning, rabbit's cage etc. and still bagged up 6 Wal-mart sacks and 2 garbage size bags full of them for my dad to keep and the yard sale I'm planning in about 2 weeks.

Well, if we can get the inside of the bathroom door painted, a mirrored medicine chest put up, and carpet in the next 2 weeks I think the bathroom will be ready. Want to do carpet in the bedroom too if $$ allows- it will allow but don't know if we can do both at the same time or not. Now, if I can just get everything out of my living room... Hopefully there can be some kind of order by the time I move in.

Looks like a honeymoon is in the works for me and Scott. We didn't think we were gonna be able to manage it but I think we're gonna be able to after all! We're talking possibly Disney and stay at one of the resorts directly in Disney World... we'll see how it goes! Say a prayer that it all works out for us!

OK I'm outta here- headed upstairs for a nice hot bubble bath before working on some more of that huge mountain of thank you notes! TTFN! Ta Ta For Now! (That's Tigger Talk!)

Shower Success.... and a HUGE SURPRISE!!!!

Wow! My wedding shower was so huge, it's taken me 2 days to get the pile in the living room reduced to a few bags/boxes left, and I haven't even started on the one in the kitchen, much less begun to put things up. That's gonna take me the rest of the week and it's only Monday!!

I am so fortunate- I received SOOOO many nice things, a little money, an abundance of my red dishes (I got so many duplicates of the dishes, I'm about to scream if I ever see another red dish again- ROFLMAO), and a TON of gift cards to Wal-mart, Linens N things, and Kohl's where I have my registries. I only got a few duplicates of other misc. things so I am going to take those back to their respective stores, add that to my gift cards, and finish up what I didn't get. About the only major things I lack are my comforter/sheets set for our main bedroom, sheets for guest bed, bathroom rugs/decor (and we still need a few towels), and curtains. The rest are just "like to have" items that we didn't get that we asked for. Some of what's left will probably be used to finish redoing the house. Of course, we aren't rich but our house (when we get through remodeling) and all of our items are very nice, so we have been very blessed!

MY HUGE SURPRISE.....

I opened this lightweight box and card that read "Love, Mom and Dad" and the Envelope just read "Marla" instead of "Marla and Scott" like the rest. So I open the box and there's nothing but tissue paper.... I start laughing and I asked Mom "OK who's the practical joker (I'm thinking she wrapped an empty box just for the fun of it)??" She just said look under the tissue paper, so I did. I found a plain white envelope with a bank statement in it. OK now I'm confused... why is there a bank statement in an envelope?? I opened it up and before I got a chance to look at it there was a note attached:

BALANCE ON BLAZER
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THAT'S RIGHT- THEY PAID OFF WHAT WAS LEFT ON MY 2002 CHEVY BLAZER!! So Scott's and my income just jumped quite a bit per month- I still had about a year and 3/4 left to pay on it. Though they drive me nuts to no end sometimes, I really do have 2 wonderful parents!! They also bought a bench I'd been looking at at Wal-mart; it's sitting in front of the house under the den window. I'll post a picture soon as I get up there with my camera.


Well, since I have had a HUGE weekend and have been working on the house and putting things up for 2 days, I am going to go relax and crochet something for a while.... before I have to start on that HUGE mountain of thank you notes!!! With sooo many gifts, gift cards, etc. and some of them were from three or four people.... I don't even wanna KNOW how many I'm gonna need to write!!!!