Not me Monday

I skipped last week of Not Me Monday because I thought my week went very well. I thought I should focus on the positives instead. I made it through a week of Not Me's and lived to tell about about it

I did not dodge a process server for 2 days to avoid a deposition as a witness. I always like to face problems head on and be in charge. I would never expect my boss to pull strings to make it the deposition more convenient for my work schedule.

I did not attempt to make divinity. I have never even used a candy thermometer. I don’t know why I would start with something so complicated. It didn’t work out and was too messy to eat.

I did not do Hannah’s Bibliography for her Science Fair Project. I know that she needs to do it herself. I did wait until the last minute waiting for her to “get started.”

I did not make dozens of hand crafted ornaments that were really cute and not even put any on the tree. We actually have 7 small trees.

I was holding out for one beautiful tree that we would find in the woods and bring back home. I came home to the one that I found on clearance years ago at Wal Mart. I thought I had found such a great deal and was thrilled. I didn’t check the size but it recommended that 2 people to lift. I was not that disappointed when it turned out to be 3 ft tall if I put it on a small table.

My tree has no balls yet...

I did not wait until December 12th to pull out Christmas ornaments. That would be so foolish for me to wait until the night that Hannah had a movie church night and spend my free time cleaning, unpacking and decorating. I certainly did not pick Hannah up looking as if I were her servant and while all of the other parents were decked out in date night fashions.

Of course I have done all the laundry for the week. I knew that we would be busy last weekend so I planned “home” work accordingly. You can't ignore laundry, it does not go away, and it multiplies

I love menu planning! I would never buy groceries for certain meals, misplace them and wonder if I ever bought them ~ only to find them when I re-purchase them.

I was not late for our family get together in Natchitoches this past weekend. In fact I don’t even understand why those who love me don’t plan ahead and tell me an earlier time so we can meet up at the same time. Go figure!

My child was the most well behaved of course. I have worked diligently with her to make sure she always listens, takes no for an answer and would never pout for hours and hours to get her way. Aunt Colleen would never give in to Hannah’s demands especially after telling me to be strong.

We did not eat as many Natchitoches meat pies, funnel cakes, turkey legs, and alligator on a stick as we possibly could. We would never do that especially since the rain clouds were coming in and it would be nearly impossible to move at the speed needed to take all of our necessities back to 4 vehicles. We would just have been soaked, fat and happy.


I was not so tired from the Natchitoches adventures and misadventures that I slept through Sunday school, woke up for breakfast, took a nap and woke up at 3PM. That would be a complete waste of a good day. The worst part would be not being able to sleep that night until 2 AM. That would be awful and I’m lucky that that’s not my story.

I didn't follow my menu plan for Sunday. Our special Sunday dinner began with dessert first ~ Little Debbie Christmas Tree Cakes. Then I went all out and made sloppy joes and potato chips.

I am sooo extremely financially responsible. I always keep an eye on my bank accounts and credit cards to monitor for errors. I would hate to check my account and find a debit for $231 for a cable company that I had never heard of. I would never have to get another debit card since my last brush with fraudulent use was on Thanksgiving weekend. I have only had this card for about 3 weeks.

Of course I am finished Christmas shopping. It would be a real problem if I had to spend the last on line shopping days stressed because my debit card was enroute.

I don’t understand why these strange things keep happening to me. I am so straightforward and when the lady at the “cable company” in question asked for my social security number I couldn’t wait to bet all 9 of the memorized numbers out of my mouth. I knew that I could trust her because she had such a sweet voice and sounded really concerned for me. I know that everyone I told this story to gasped because they were impressed that I can still remember all of those numbers so quickly even though my head is spinning from all of the chaos going on in my world. I would never give out too much information and I can be trusted with anyone’s top secrets. I would NEVER intentionally let any private information get into the wrong hands!

I know that everyone I love is enjoying my Christmas cards! If you haven't gotton yours it is probably lost in the mail. I am always prepared since Christmas does come every single year at this time. It never sneaks up on me. Well actually I haven't picked up Hannah's Santa pictures yet. But I am going to plan ahead for next year and buy the cards on clearance so they will be signed, addressed and ready for stamps well in advance. I would stamp them but I'm afraid the postage price will go up again and I would have to waste our office postage. Maybe I should just do the E cards??? hmmm

As I post, there is a threat of winter weather in the Ark-La-Tex. I would never hope for an ice storm just so Hannah and I could stay home all day and drink hot chocolate.