when?
January 22, 2009 
I wonder if there will ever be a time that I can breathe easy for more than a few hours. Just when I think I can? I can’t.
I find myself wishing for the terrible twos all over again. Because as dreadful as they are at the time .. they’re a piece of cake.
1.20.09
January 20, 2009 
A few hours before President-elect Obama’s inauguration Tuesday, the Vatican released this congratulatory telegram from Pope Benedict XVI:
The Honorable Barack Obama
President of the United States of America
The White House
Washington, DC
On the occasion of your inauguration as the forty-fourth president of the United States of America I offer cordial good wishes, together with the assurance of my prayers that Almighty God will grant you unfailing wisdom and strength in the exercise of your high responsibilities. Under your leadership may the American people continue to find in their impressive religious and political heritage the spiritual values and ethical principles needed to cooperate in the building of a truly just and free society, marked by respect for the dignity, equality and rights of each of its members, especially the poor, the outcast and those who have no voice. At a time when so many of our brothers and sisters throughout the world yearn for liberation from the scourge of poverty, hunger and violence, I pray that you will be confirmed in your resolve to promote understanding, cooperation and peace among the nations, so that all may share in the banquet of life which God wills to set for the whole human family (Isaiah 25:6-7). Upon you and your family, and upon all the American people, I willingly invoke the Lord’s blessings of joy and peace.
Benedictus PP.XVI
January 19, 2009 
winter
2 degrees is too cold.
I would not do well living in Alaska. (for many reasons 
)
70 days until Spring Break. I’m just sayin’ …
all shopped out!
I happened upon the holy grail of sales today .. the annual Target 75% off toys sale. 90 minutes and $200 later = 2 shopping carts FULL of prizes for the school fundraiser, toys for a refugee family, and Easter basket goodies for my own kids.
As if that wasn’t enough? Old Navy has an extra 50% off their clearance prices.
Whew. I need a nap. No time for that, though .. I’m off to do some picture taking!
project 365
in an attempt to get my lazy ass off the couch better myself mentally .. I’ve decided to take a picture a day for a year. This is not my idea .. in fact, my husband suggested I do this when I mentioned to him that I was going to blog every day. That was days ago. I was not motivated then. After learning a couple of sassy friends are doing a similar project (the photography, not the blogging), I’ve decided that it’s time to start.
January 13, 2009.
Pic coming later. 
for more information about Project 365, check out this site
Big TV week!
It’s about time.
Quality trash TV is back!
Last week, The Bachelor returned .. now, I don’t love the single dad Bachelor .. but love the show. And Deanna is back! Wow! In spite of the promos I’m sure she’s not there for anything more than publicity Jason’s heart, it’s probably to give him some “advice” about how to handle things.
The show that’s on after The Bachelor .. about beauty? That one’s so bad it’s good. These people are so full of themselves, it’s hard to believe they’re for real.
American Idol is back this week. ’nuff said. They auditioned in Louisville this time .. can’t wait to see those episodes!
And last but not least? BIG LOVE is BACK!!
::: does happy dance of joy :::
Big Love is my 3rd favorite HBO show of all time, after Sex & the City and The Sopranos. Love me some Bill Hendrickson. Can’t wait until Sunday!!
