Last night at 1800 hours we all met for 5 rounds of Nerf combat training. These ain't no games for the faint of heart. It was the Sergent's vs. the Rookies. Casualties are common (as well as pouting). One hit, you're out. Wouldn't you know it in the last round I took a Nerf dart to the eye. I really did shoot my eye out! 12 hours later I still see only black out of the bottom portion of my right eye. After a visit to the eye doctor today I will be purchasing eye protection for

Christmas doesn't all have to be about red and green. In fact, it provides for less predictability in your decor (and makes your step father question what you were thinking). While in Vegas my mom and I made made our own stockings.(Fabric from IKEA). Found these mirrored trees at a thrift store. I had visions of a black and white Christmas paired with silver accents.With the left over fabric we made initials for everyone in our family.I printed 475 point, Century font on the computer.

I'm so sick of pee on the floor.No amount of daily wiping, scrubbing or disinfecting really help.Last time we visited grandparents in Vegas someone in our family (who has been promised anonymity) broke the toilet seat. A few months and diet later we came back to visit and discovered a really cool new invention. A kiddie seat option designed right in to the regular seat. No more stand alone kid potty sitting in the corner of the bathroom floor.No more removable seat dripping with kuck after

I've often heard stories of lucky souls finding amazing treasures along side the road. Never before have I ever experienced such luck. This was sitting on the curb with a sign that said, "free". (There was also a handicap potty up for grabs but I passed on that). A new coat of paint and upholstery will do wonders.I kid you not I have been searching Craigslist for over a year looking for a pair of these chairs. How is it that I walk out of my mom's house and it's staring at me from across the

I've gained weight.QUITE A BIT OF WEIGHT.The kind of weight the makes your jaw line disappear.Oh well. 4 more months of pregnancy. Bring on that third piece of cake.

I've been looking for a square table to tuck in this corner for some time now.After browsing Craigslist I found this vintage chrome and glass table that was perfect. I'm not sure the guy new what he had because he gave it to me for $50.00. I later found an almost identical table a Mid century store for $950.00. These are currently on Ebay for $400.00And this chrome and glass vintage table is also on Ebay for $3200.00.