Meh

Really was not feeling the Christmas spirit...

And I am so damn glad it's done and over with. This was the first Christmas Eve and Day I did not spend at my mother's. Thanks to my husband's continued idiocy and car problems (heater doesn't work and flat tire), mom and the step dad. came out on the 23rd to hand out their gifts, which I decided to let the boys open it infront of them.

It was even harder because I had to let go of yet another puppy. Worse, this pup was my favorite because she was a lovable thing. Everytime I picked her up she would give me kisses. True to her nature she reached up to kiss the woman who wanted a pup, and that got her chosen. So now I am down to two babies.

The boys got two flannel shirts a piece save for Gabe; he got one camo flannel and spongebob pajamas (which he LOVED). Then the boys got a sweater hoody (West Virginia). Which I told them they could wear to school. The oldest two boys got these super cool hats. Gaby got a camo hat with matching mitten gloves. The older two got gloves too, the best kind to go out and play in snow.

From my uncle they got twenty dollars to go spend. Even Harlen and I got money too. So, New Years Eve, I will probably be on half.com ordering me some books. Books at least give me some form of pleasure and they are the truest friends a person can have.

Mom got Harlen some yarn (two shades of green and white) and socks, since he needs the damned things. For me, mom got me a black and white stripped shirt, sapphire earrings from Avon (every year I expect something from Avon because mom loves avon stuff), and a troll bead bracelet she made.

Christmas Eve and Day I planned on going no where, but evidently, my will and desires mean nothing. Christmas Eve I got guilt tripped to go to his mother's. His brother in law was coming to pick us up. The reason I loath going to such family gatherings is how utterly alone and "not apart" I feel. These people enjoy making it known I was not what they wanted for Harlen.

The boys' got movie tickets and toys. Hubby got two fleece pajamma pants, thermal socks (which he told at home he would never wear them, to take them if I wanted too), two shirts with flags on them, bike pump (to use for his balloons), and art supplies: art pencils (prang), two art books, these small shader things, pencil holder and two mechanical pencils.

Myself, I too got two shirts with flags on them, art supplies: colored pencils (which I gave them to my sons. My friend got me spoiled when she bought my first set of Prisma colors, and I love the depth and feel they provide, and so I won't use any others save for them), two art books, smaller shader things, pencil holder, art pencils, socks, crock pot (which I already had one I rarely use), and I am sorry to say these granny style boxer/sleep shorts (they are black and white boxes which looks like you tie in the front. Hideous to say the least.)

This is how bad those shorts-things are: My husband, now and then, knows my particular style.. What I will wear and what I will flat out refuse, toss to the side and forget. Well, when we came home, he looks at me and said "You can have one of my fleece pajama pants because I know you won't wear those short things.

Why ever she chose those things for me... Her daughters made out like bandits because they "made" lists and expect pretty much what is on those lists. So the one got oodles of those toe socks and nice pajama set. The other got fleece pajama pants and a two piece pajama set. Even the son in law made out like a bandit.

Since he and I are pretty set in the art supplies' brands we like and prefer, he knew I would give the colored pencils to the boys. I know prisma color coloring - pencils are expensive. Those types of things I buy at income tax time or myself because I know what I need and don't need. Especially since I've been using them more this year. I kept the drawing pencils. Hubby gave me his mechanical pencils since he doesn't use or like them. We both gave the small sketch pencil thingies to the boys. The sketch books were put to the side for the boys. Harlen likes hardback sketch and I like the spiral.

What irritated me most... why I really hate attending such functions, it always circles around the two sil's and the only two granddaughters. I get really tired of the obvious favoritism. They got the one neice a barbie house, made her open it last of all. You can tell this girl already knows she's better than people.. I was so ready to go home after five minutes...

So when I got home it was a blessing. I had wanted to write but I was already in a dismal mood. The boys seem to be pleased with what they got. Those paper guitars ended up a great hit with them. Then Austin was estatic over his John Cena shirt, hat, and necklace. He's still wearing the shirt. LOL.

Harlen is probably pissed at me... but I got so sick of seeing the tree, cleaning around it, and chasing the pups away from the garland, that I dismantled the fucking thing. I really do not have anything to be down and depressed about... but I am. Last night I just wanted to cry myself to sleep. The same thing today.

Nancy A Collins at Bittenby books

New-to-me author.

So head on over to Bittenbybooks to read the interview, answer her questions, ask some of your own questions. The prize is 75 dollar gift-card to amazon.

Here is the link: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=34371

Kris Cook is at Bitten by Books

Kris Cook is currently hanging out at Bitten by books, talking about his series Texas Wolf Pack... And well, for those not familiar with the author, well, you learn something interesting.. Not saying.

So head on over to Bitten by books. Answer his question, even ask him a question or two.

http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=34315

Jennifer Rainey is at Bittenbybooks

Jennifer Rainey - from my understanding a semi-new author - is hanging out at Bitten by books. So come on over, read her interview, answer her questions and toss out a few questions of your own.

The prize is a 50 dollar Amazon Gift-card.

Here is the link: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=34206

Carole Nelson Douglas is at Bitten by Books

Bitten by Books got Carole Nelson Douglas. So head on over to read her blog and Contest.

She was talking about alcohol drink mixes. Sounds good? Well she even has a recipe. Something neat to try this season, ne? Well head on over, answer her question, throw out a question to her...

http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=34213

Clare Willis is at Bittenbybooks

Another new to me author! From reading the article, she is an author who likes to inject her stories with humor! Wee! I need a good humorous book from time to time.

So head on over to read the interview, anwer her questions and throw out some questions. Here is the link http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=33955

S.L. Wright at Bitten by books

New to me author... but damn, the thought of emotion-eating demons living underground, sort of like Larissa Ione's Demonica books really wets my appetite.

Doesn't it sound good?

Plus, this is a chance to win a Kindle! So what are you waiting for, hurry over to bitten by books, ask her some questions, answer her questions. Overall have fun. http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=33965

Sarah Beth Drust is at Bittenbybooks

Another new to me author! So why don't you show her some support by coming by Bittenbybooks to read her interview (I know just reading it made me interested in her books), answer her questions and shoot off a few questions for HER to answer...


Here is the link: http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=33777

Cheyenne McCray is at bittenbybooks

Squee! Now here is an author I read!

And I especially love how she used drows! Yup, yup, any author who can write drows in their stories gets kudos and thumbs upfor me. But yeah, she is currently hanging out on Bittenbybooks, so head on over to read the interview, ask some questions.

http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=33747

Rachel Aaron Interview/Contest at Bitten by books

Another new-to-me author. I really enjoyed her interview at Bittenbybooks. Here is another author who shares my love for manga and anime! So come on over and read the interview, answer her questions, and ask a few.

http://bittenbybooks.com/?p=33737