http://dontwannahearit.com Wed, 27 Aug 2008 12:55:08 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en On Tuesday Hubs turned 48. We searched for a gift that he'd think was great. We searched all over, both high and low But the perfect gift? It didn't show.   Son1 said, "Let's take Dad on a trip" But where to go? A coin we'll flip! If I tell you where, can you keep it hush? Well, ... http://dontwannahearit.com/2008/08/27/road-trip/   At my nephew Mark's school, they post the teacher assignments for each grade. Mark has been waiting anxiously for this information. He kept his fingers crossed that it wasn't Mrs. Warty-face. He came to my house today beaming from ear to ear. "Aunt Metalmom!! Guess what! My teacher this year is Miss ... http://dontwannahearit.com/2008/08/25/he-remembered-this/ I went to the doctor for a checkup on my thyroid function last week. It seems to be working okay, except for one thing. I'm not losing weight. This is a concern not only for me but for the doctor as well. I'm not getting younger and this could be ... http://dontwannahearit.com/2008/08/24/monday-moaning-the-sharts/ Every Saturday morning, as I drink my coffee, I catch up on my feeds from the week. There is always something new to make me smile, laugh or think. But imagine my surprise when I saw this: This honor was bestowed on me by none other than Fantastagirl. She truly gave ... http://dontwannahearit.com/2008/08/23/im-grinning-ear-to-ear/ Yesterday's post dealt with 'memory' and getting things done. Miss Loving Annie suggested that I get a notepad and write things down. This made me laugh for several reasons. A few years ago, I decided to get more organized with my life. I began to file things, to  get rid of ... http://dontwannahearit.com/2008/08/22/i-lost-my-memory/ Many times a day, I find myself forgetting things. Mostly I forget stupid shit. I forget to grab the laundry that is upstairs and I will have to make an extra trip. I may forget to take out meat to thaw for dinner. I have even been known to forget to ... http://dontwannahearit.com/2008/08/21/dont-ask-me-again/ Okay folks, here are the pictures. I just want to know your opinion of which one looks better. Dress #1: Dress#2: The shoes:   And for Finn.....a glimpse of my gams......   Well? Which one looks the best? http://dontwannahearit.com/2008/08/20/rock-the-vote/ I have a wedding to go to soon. September 5th to be exact. While I am happy for the bride and groom, and the chance to get out with Hubs, I have also been dreading it. Why? I have to dress "nice". I am a jeans and tee shirt girl. I also ... http://dontwannahearit.com/2008/08/19/dressin-up-purty/ My legs still hurt. I walked a bit today. Just enough to keep the muscles good. Tomorrow I'll work 'em out again. I am planning to do this every other day for a while. Later I will try for every day. Until then, I am becoming very good friends with this: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ On ... http://dontwannahearit.com/2008/08/18/still-hurts/ I have been exercising. No, seriously. I have been paying attention. I have been walking more faithfully. I pulled out my weights. I pulled out my treadmill for really hot or rainy days. I'm tired of carrying this lard with me. Most of my walking is done in the morning. It's ... http://dontwannahearit.com/2008/08/17/monday-moaning-sweatin-like-an-oldie/