Things That Can Save the Day....(like Batman)

To say the least, it's been a dang long week.  So long, in fact, that it almost feels like two weeks.  So, today was the icing on the stupid week cake.  For both Tim and I.  It's been stressful and stupid and downright depressing.  Throw in a windstorm that rips the roof off of your shed and there you have it.  Tonight, the tension was just too thick and we were both incredibly grouchy...so grouchy that even Chocolate Milk from Reed's Dairy (which I highly recommend) couldn't solve it.  So, we decided that the best thing to do would either be to wallow in our own misery and laundry or go on a date.  We chose the latter.  Thank Goodness!  The entire point of this entry is to say that nothing can heal a horrible day like a good plate of down home barbequed meat.  Yes, we are carnivores.  In fact, I even skipped eating my delicious side dishes and corn muffin just to have more room for meat in my belly.  There is just something about the smokiness of the sauce, the tenderness of the beef and the combination of wonderfulness in my mouth.  So, there you are.  Be healed.  By barbeque.

It must be genetic....

So, I'm pretty sure that my cat has anxiety issues.  Yes.  I said, my cat has anxiety issues.  What can one do about it?  She's driving me insane.  I love her.  But, she's a siamese.  And a talker.  And crazy. And, I'm pretty sure she's the one that "marked" my new Enduro-Suede love seat.  So, you can't give a cat Paxil, right?  So, I went to Petco (where the pets go) to find some Crazy Cat Furniture Cleaner Upper and Cat Marking Deoderizer... and I see a plug in.  For crazy cats.  Really. On the same aisle as the Cat Potty Training Seat.  Wait, what?  Why are these on the same aisle?  Holy cat.  Seriously?  So, first thought was..What person in their right mind would potty train a cat?  Crazy.  Then, as I was looking at the deoderizer stuffs, my second thought was...hmmmm..I sure hate cleaning out a litter box.  And having little cat litter granules all over the place. And scooping poo.  Maybe this potty training idea isn't so bad.  So, I went back to see what it was all about.  The cat on the box looked INSANE.  Then, the thought came to my mind that the reason the plug in was on the same aisle was...because some crazy bat tried to potty train her precious kitten, making it necessary for the anxiety ridden kitten to need the "Calming Cat Plug In" Unit.  Apparently it has lavendar and mild catnip to soothe even the most crazy animal.  So, I suppose I'll just stick with the litter box, scooping poo, and embedded in my foot litter granules and not medicate my animal.  But, if she ruins my couch, she has to live in the bathtub.

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Love, Love, LOVE 2012

So, every year around this time, I try and remember all the things in life that I love.  So, here's a twist on your plain jane list...the ABCs of Adoration

A - Apples.  Animals.  Adkins (Trace). America.
B - Brothers.  Biscuits.  Baskets.  Brushes.  Butter. Books.
C - Cats.  Chicken.  Cacciatore.  Chesbro.  Cows.  Crayons. Cellos.
D - Dad. Dodge. Dirt. Dishwasher. Ducks.
E - Elephants.  Epiphanies.  Eggplant. Earrings.
F - Fruit.  Fireplace. Fudge. Friends. Football.
G- Grey's Anatomy.  Grandparents. Glue.
H - Hot, Handsome, Heavenly Husband.
I - Ice Cream.  Ipod.  Inlaws.
J - Junk. Jack. Jellybeans. Juice.
K - Kids. Kites. Kitchen. Kitties.
L - Lily. Lunch. Light Bright.
M - Mom.  Monkeys.  Matching Socks. Manolos.
N - Necklaces.  Nighttime. Nieces and Nephews.
O - Opals. Ornaments.
P - Pumpkins. Purses. Placemats.
Q - Quartets. Quilts. Quarters.
R - Red. Rumbi. Rivers. Real Deals.
S - Super Sassy Sports Sedans. And Sisters.
T - TIM.
U - Underwood.(Carrie) Ugly Duckling.
V - Valentines. Violins. Videos.
W - Water.  Watermelon. Waking Up.
X - um.....
Y - York Peppermint Patties.  Yummo.
Z - Zoo. Zipper. Zigzags.

If I'm being completely honest...

For those of you that really know me...and I mean really, you know why I'm sad.  You know why I've been sad for two months.  You know that somedays are unbearable.  Today is one of those days.  My little heart aches today because I miss her so much.  I haven't seen her for two months.  Two.  A blink of an eye really in the eternities.  But still.  I can't breathe.  I can't go to sleep.  If I go to sleep, I'll dream about her and we can't have that, because then, I'm useless and I don't have time to be useless.  I have things to do.  Yet, if I don't sleep, I have to drink massive amounts of Mountain Dew to stay awake and function normally.  What a twisted little cycle it is.  I suppose that tomorrow I'll start all over again.  Trying to make it.  Trying to function.  Trying to acheive something, anything.  I have to.  I will immerse myself in Primary.  I will cook dinner.  I will do it.  I will wake up and the sun will be shining.  It has to.  I will take it one day at a time.  I will snuggle my kittens and appreciate and hug my husband.  I will take joy in my Primary kids.  I will do it.  If not for me, for her.

The Plan...2012 Style.

Howdy.  It's been a while.  I know.  It's okay.  You can cry tears of joy if you want.  I accept that.
So, because it's a new year, I thought I ought to make some goals.  Call them resolutions if you wish, but I'm a simple gal, and that's a big word.  So, here goes.  You may steal them if you'd like..because I know that I'm amazing.  Or something.

1.   Live more.
2.   Cry less.
3.   Cook more.
4.   Eat less oreos.
5.   Be a little bit better every day.
6.   Stand up for myself.
7.   Stand up for those that cannot or will not.
8.   Love more.  A lot more.
9.   Be a little bit kinder.
10. Learn something.
11. Teach something that matters.
12. Make a difference.
13. Change the world.  Even if it's just a little bit.
14. Learn to be okay with myself.  All of myself.
15. Be healthy.  Period.
16. Allow for mistakes.  They happen.
17. Keep toenails painted. Maybe stop biting fingernails.
18. Be a better housekeeper.  Or try to be one at all.
19. Fulfill one dream this year.  Not sure what it is yet...but stay tuned!
20. Attempt to be super woman and succeed and then celebrate.  with cake.  and dr. pepper.

There it is.  It's in writing, so shall it be written, so shall it be done.
Good luck to you in your goals...wish me luck in mine!
K

Christmas Letter 2011

Dearest Friends and Family,
Merriest Christmas wishes to you and yours!  Just wanted to send you a yearly update of all the happenings in the Jennings Family.

First and foremost, Tim and I got new callings at church this year.  We got called as the Young Men's President and Primary President (respectively). It's sure kept us busy, but we love every minute of it.  (I think...) Work is great and life is grand. We've had a fun year that has included work, work, church, work, cats, hunting, concerts, some travel and more work and are excited for 2012.

This year has been an eventful one for Jack the Cat.  We start with the new blankie that he got for Christmas from his Grandma Jo.  He enjoys snuggling.  Also, we moved his food dish from the laundry room to the kitchen.  That way he doesn't try to snitch Mommy's dinner quite as much.  Jack has decided to try to be an explorer this year.  He often escapes to his new hideaway under the front porch.  Jack hasn't gone to school yet to learn the three R's as he has no thumbs and is unable to write or turn pages.  We've tried to get him to go to Cat Scouts but he really doesn't like all the structure and the uniform.  He has found a new hobby in trying to figure out how that other cat got inside the new fireplace...or staring at his reflection.  He also enjoys playing with his sister, sharing his Mom's food and being scratched and roughed up by Tim.

As you can see, Lily has been very busy this year holding down the furniture and working on her napping skills.  She is a constant joy to us.  She has excelled in many things this year.  She's become very good at vocalizing her needs and mostly wants. She is also a very talented alarm clock at 6 o'clock in the morning.  Lily has been enjoying all of her Mama's piano students and the attention that they give her. She enjoys hiding from strangers and tormenting her brother.  She's still perfecting her Princess attitude.  She also has not started school as she has no thumbs. We are hoping that she'll start showing an interest in painting as her current favorite television show is "The Joy of Painting with Bob Ross".
As you can see, it's been an eventful year for our family and we are so looking forward to sharing 2012 with you and with our sweet furry children.  Merry Christmas to you and yours,
With Love,
Tim, Katie, Jack and Lily