The One In Which I'm Being Gross

Do you remember The Great Toilet Paper Shortage of '73?

Back in 1973 there was supposed to be a toilet paper shortage. I don't know if that was really true or not, but my grandparents believed it, apparently. They had a whole wall of toilet paper storage. Shelves and shelves of toilet paper.

My mom got a kick out of it! In fact, she figured that they had enough toilet paper to last them the rest of their lives.

You know, not to get too personal or anything, but there are just some things that you don't want to run out of. Toilet paper being one of them. Kleenex being another.

My dad grew up in the "handkerchief" generation, and without being too gross, let me just say that you couldn't pay me to use one of those. I say use it and throw it away. Don't wash it!

Although that is kind of hypocritical I guess. I used cloth diapers and well, you know the stuff on that doesn't even compare.

By the way, when I say "I used cloth diapers" I don't mean that I personally used them. I mean that my children used them. But since they were babies, they really weren't into the whole washing and hygiene thing, so they used them but I was responsible for cleaning them. Just wanted to clarify for any of you that were seriously concerned about the health of my bladder. It is fine, thank you. My colon says "hello" as well.

Let's get back to toilet paper. Hurry. Since when did toilet paper seem a safer topic than diapers?

Just for fun I googled "What did people do before toilet paper?" and guess what? People have already googled that phrase before. Guess I'm not all that original. Kind of scary that that many people are interested in toilet paper shortages though.

By the way, you aren't going to get a history lesson here. I don't know what people did before toilet paper. Matter of fact, I don't even want to think about it. I just think it's funny that you can google that.

After I typed "google that" in the previous sentence, it made me wonder if "google" was actually considered a verb. Then I googled "Is google a verb?" and you can google that too! Yes, apparently it is a verb.

If google is a verb now, how come my spell check doesn't seem to even recognize that it's a word? Oh well. Make sure you don't run out of toilet paper people. I'm just sayin'.......

Winner Winner!

Random.org chose number 14!

The winner of the picture frame & gift card is Kristin @ These Little Girls Of Mine.

Congrats!

Be Sure you stop by & tell Kristin congrats!

Thanks for all the comments!

Hugs,

Mimi

GIVEAWAY TODAY!

Well it's February & it is my turn to host the giveaway here at the 5 Moms Blog!

Thanks for stopping by!

This week is a fun little giveaway.

Think Girly...

I am giving away two super cute 5 X 7 frames for the sweet little Ballet Dancers in your life.

&

a $10 Gift Card to a place of your choice...

I will be giving away these on this blog

&

I will also be giving these away at my personal blog He & Me + 3, so head over there & leave a comment for another chance to win.

I will be using Random.Org to choose the winners on both blogs.

To enter on this blog:

• Leave me a comment

That's it!

XO,

Mimi

I Got Bit by Some Kind of Bug

Today, I got bit by some kind of bug. It didn't make me sick. Oh, contraire! It put a little skip in my step. All it took was finding a little message on my Facebook. It was from an old high school friend and the message was as simple as her paying me a sweet compliment about my sisters and I. I won't mention any details. All I will say is that it made me feel good and it gave me a little boost throughout the day.

Isn't it funny how someone's kind gesture can turn your day around? Even doing something kind for someone else can lift you up. It's like that Liberty Mutual commercial. It just amazes me how kindness can spread like a wild fire. It's very contagious and I hope we all get bit by this kind of bug today, tomorrow, and always.

With Love & Kindness,

Wishful Wednesday...

Wish I had more time to hang on the blog this week....Be back soon!!!

Tarah

You're no bunny 'til some bunny loves you

People, people, people. Can I call you people? I know we don't necessarily know each other that well, but I feel like I know you well enough to call you people. I could call you People, if you prefer. Or Miss, Mrs. or Mr. People.

Anyway, I haven't cut chocolate out completely but I have cut down on it. Until my oldest found the hollow bunny for me. I love the hollow bunny. The hollow bunny is hallowed around here. At Easter time......and by the way, it's not even Valentine's Day yet so what are hollowed bunnies doing out????? Anyway, I love me some bunny.



I have to eat the ears first. It's all about the ears. I know it's sick, and to those of you who are repulsed and offended by my vicious attack on the bunny, I want you to know that he hit me first. Look at those wild, crazy eyes. Is there any doubt as to who was the aggressor here?

*munch, munch, munch* Yes. *munch, munch* He started it.

Oh, and you know those little fuzzy yellow marshmallow chicks? I rip their heads off and eat them, and leave their poor little defamed bodies for the rest of the family.

However, should we ever meet in person, I just want you to know that you're perfectly safe with me. Unless you're made of chocolate.

Or unless you look like this.

Graphic courtesy of Webweaver

Ooops. Wrong chick. Sorry. I meant this one.

Graphic courtesy of Webweaver

Oooops, wrong again. Well you know what I mean, right?

First Day

Well, today is my big day!

I start my new job today.

I'm excited and I'm nervous all at the same time.

Yes, this job is right up my alley,
it's administrative/clerical which is what I do best,
and it's exactly what I wanted...
yet I'M NERVOUS.

After all, I've been stagnate for over a year,
and I think my brain may have turned to mush.

I know I'm capable of doing... or learning to do anything they ask me to do. But learning so much new stuff, and having them cram it all into my already crowded head makes me NERVOUS! Afterall... my pegs and drawers are already FULL! Or did you not see that post?

I know today will be a day of filling out paperwork, reading forms, and probably (hopefully) rather boring. Yet still I'M NERVOUS.

I'll be glad when I find my groove and fit into it nicely...

when this job is something I can do with my eyes closed...

and when the training is over.

But for at least this first week,

I'M A BIT NERVOUS!!!