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Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all!

Listen here all you peeps who like to make fun of my dollar store glasses, I had an eye exam today and I have young eyes! Actually I still have to wear reading glasses to avoid unnecessary botox but that is all. Now that I know that I can get an eye exam and mail in my liscence renewal and avoid the MVA it was great motivation. Funny how it was worth an extra $50 to avoid that place. I highly recommend it and you get to keep the same photo and never change your weight so you will always be younger and thinner.
The down side to the eye exam would be the dilation. I was in a fog until just now. I couldn't read the menu at lunch today. I did get a great pair of reading glasses unless they just looked good because I couldn't see. It will be like getting a surprise in 2 weeks when they come in!
On another topic... I actually cleaned out the basement and took SEVERAL bags to salvation army today. I think this means I am not a hoarder if I can part with things. Actually that may be the most organized room in my house today. It looks like Christmas threw up in here.
Thought of the day: Why is it that kids can get everything on their list for Christmas and still manage to whine for something at Target a few days later?
Email me your resolutions for the new year at stacygolden100@gmail.com

Holiday traditions

I took 6 kids to McDonalds and Lights on the Bay tonight. It sounds as though I am an incredibly thoughtful mom but I really wanted to keep them from destroying my house so I made other arrangements to occupy them. I have began to realize that all the traditions, like viewing lights is really for me, not them. They complain but one day they will do the same to their own children. They were all singing Christmas tunes so I am pretty sure it wasn't that miserable for them.
Kid 1 " Why would anyone kill Jesus? He was a nice guy"
Kid 2 "He wasn't their God"
Kid 3 "Pontius Pilate crucified him"
Kid 2" He didn't want to."
Kids are smarter than we think!
All the craziness of the season makes us forget about Jesus and his birth. I try not to complain but embrace the season. Honestly, Christmas comes whether we are ready or not. Kind of like babies. Think of Mary and her Son. Be thankful that there are presents under your tree.
On a lighter note...All kids ask for live animals for Christmas at least once. I suggest that everyone follow the rule that Santa can't put livestock on his sleigh. Some believable reasons could be..
Puppies might chew up the toys..
Ponies are too heavy...
Kittens might pee on the stuffed animals..
HAMSTERS don't travel well across the world. (Karen, take note!)

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Yesterday was a long day. The kind that just keeps getting worse. Finally at the end of it I called my bff to complain only to hear that her day was just as bad. What a wasted call!
Today I want to know how you get a job with the anne arundel county health dept because it seems you get paid and don't actually have to work. I have been waiting on building permits since September and the health dept can't seem to get anyone out so I am still not approved.
Another thought on my mind today. Remember that defense mechanism that makes us say " If they are talking about me at least they are leaving someone else alone"? Well I am saving alot of people grief I think. I would talk about the people talking about me but they are not worth it. Well maybe I will just say one thing...You are all douche bags! Did I say that? OOPS!
Quote of the day "People who matter don't mind and people who mind don't matter."
A big thank you to my kids. They make me smile and laugh every day, even when they drive me nuts!

another golden weekend

Christmas time brings holiday gatherings with old friends. There once was a time when I would have gone out and bought a new outfit and primped all day in anticipation of one of my friends looking better than me. Since taking a shower is primping now I certainly don't have time to plan an outfit. This backfired on me this weekend. My husband and I showed up dressed inappropiately for a party. ( at least for this party) I should've known as soon as I saw the valet parking at a house party! BTW... I also had a road soda in my hand and a 6 pack as I entered by the piano player into a room of cocktail dresses. LMAO! Now this is a dear friend of mine so I asked her why she didn't clue me in. She should know I need instructions. However, it was a great party and next year I will buy an outfit!
The most interesting part of my weekend was when my grandfather told me he would like to date his widowed sister in law. Now let's just say that his thoughts and words are never that clear so it took some deciphering on my part. I do believe he was speaking about spending some alone time with her if you know what I mean! I think he was trying to get my opinion as I sat there like a deer in the headlights. Just another Golden day in the dena!
Tip of the day: Always over dress for a party. Never assume that life elsewhere is the same as in the Dena!

Wine tonight, Whine tomorrow

It has been a long time since I woke up and thought..wow, I embarrassed myself last night. Well this morning as I crawled out of bed wearing only socks I knew it was that kind of night. The kind of night that makes me laugh my ass off until the next morning. Although my friends are still laughing!  For some reason alcohol makes me have no filter and swear like a sailor.  Thank God I don't remember every offensive thing I say.  I am sure I will keep being reminded.  At least I left my clothes on until I got home.  Drunk Stacy has a hard time finding the pj drawer apparently.
Quote of the day: Sadie to her father: "What is puberty?" Thank God I dodged this one today.

My random thoughts of today

For all of you TLC junkies: Am I the only one who didn't know that discovery health is still a channel? When Oprah took over channel 42(comcast/xfinity) I was really pissed.  Channel 181 is still discovery health. Now I can watch baby story over and over. My kids may be scared to actually have babies one day.
I am also wondering why people post pics of themselves on facebook. Not pics others take of them but the ones taken with their own camera in a mirror. Is this to get approval for the outfit they are wearing? Maybe they should phone a friend and send them a photo to see if they look like an ass instead of waiting for the remarks. Or do they just think they look so hot they should share with all their facebook friends. This just makes me wonder.. no offense.
Does anyone else make a grocery list, shop, check off the list just to come home and realize that you actually forgot to write items on the list? This happens to me often and today was no exception. After a 300 dollar trip this morning I was back to the same store tonight to buy the rest of the things I missed. How did I miss toilet paper? That is kind of essential. Although I borrowed soap and laundry detergent from my neighbor this weekend so I guess I should not be surprised.
Quote of the day: From scary mommy(blogger).."If you have never once wanted to yell SHUT THE FUCK UP!!!! to your child, I can't relate to you in the least." This makes me laugh!

Happy Thanksgiving

Ahhh... The dreaded Christmas photo. Usually several attempts until there is yelling (me) and crying (them). Not this year. I don't care if they had on shoes or matching outfits. I snapped a couple and realized Char had a ninny so I did one more take and this is it. Not too bad!

Happy Thanksgiving and Happy Black Friday! I ventured out around 7 am to find pleasant sales people and no crowds. I only hit 2 stores though. Back home by 9 to start the usual decorating. Even ended the day with the Lights on the Bay. That was a Griswald moment. Violet pooped on the way and I had no diapers or wipes so while she screamed we rode through with the windows down. Note to self...I have to keep diapers/ wipes in my car from now on!

Thought of the day: Why don't liquor stores have Black Friday sales? I mean half price cases of beer might be a reason to get up at 5am!
Quote of the day: Not a proud moment but.. Me, " Are you shitting me?"...Aaron, " I am not s-wording you." Now that was a laugh!