1. Please for the love of God tell me that you go to the grocery store in your pajamas. In case you’re wondering, I do. I did last night. Sometimes I feel like people are judging me — until I actually look a little closer and realize everyone but the bag boy are in their pajamas as well.
2. Speaking of the grocery store, I bought the Husband a bunch of crap that I never buy when I go to the store. I kind of feel like a bad wife for buying packaged cookies and Doritos. I know the Husband loves me extremely more for it though.
3. I’m ashamed to admit this, but we still have Christmas garland around our front porch. Before you get all judgy mcjudgerson on me, hear me out. Have you ever seen that Everybody Loves Raymond episode with “the suitcase”? Ray goes on a business trip, leaves his suitcase on the staircase, and it becomes a passive aggressive argument between Deborah and Raymond. She wants him to move it — he doesn’t care that it’s there. That is what has become of the Christmas garland on our front porch. I have nonchalantly told the Husband a dozen times “honey, it’s February — time to get that garland off the front porch. Honey, it’s almost March…” — you get the picture. Now, I’m being passive aggressive and just NOT removing it because I’ve asked HIM to do it a zillion times. Husband, I know you’re reading — get that freakin’ garland put away. I love you.
4. There’s nothing like a good acupuncture treatment and nap to cure a headache. Since Monday I had a headache, and nothing I did was making it go away. I tried coffee. I tried acupressure points. I even tried real medicine. Nothing worked. I mentioned it to my doctor yesterday, and he found a few points that relieved it. I walked out an hour later well rested (nothing like a nap at acupuncture!), less stressed, and headache free. The neck rub from the Husband didn’t hurt either.
5. A few weeks ago the folks over at Grimmway Farms sent me a coupon to try out one of their products on them. I finally put it to good use the other day when I was at Whole Foods and remembered it was in my purse. I got a huge bag of baby carrots, and have been chomping on them ever since. Charlie likes them too! Thanks Grimmway!
6. You know how I have been loving my walked with Charlie lately? I got a nice surprise in the mail the other day from Mizuno to try out their Inspire running shoes. Even though I’m not running lately, I am really enjoying wearing these shoes while walking. Best part? They’re purple — my FAVORITE color in the world!
7. Every Friday at work, a different grade level team takes on the task of bringing treats for the staff. Tomorrow is fifth grade’s turn (read: my team’s turn!), and one of my teammates made the executive decision that we were going to do an oatmeal bar. I love her. Crock pot oatmeal, dried fruit, slivered almonds, chopped apples — it’s going to be good folks.
8. I decided that this month would be the month that I get back to buying bulk dried beans and lentils. I stocked up at Whole Foods the other day, and I already made a batch of chickpeas. It’s worth the soaking and cook time, I think. Plus, I love putting dried bulk items in cute little jars.
9. The winner of the $100 Amazon gift card courtesy of Appliances Online is Ellen! Congratulations, girl! Please email me to claim your prize. Everyone please go make her Reese’s Peanut Butter Banana Bread!!!
10. Yesterday during lunch I read this - and sobbed like a baby.
11. It’s the weekend! Happy Friday!
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