How We Have Fun

**Disclaimer - I am not affiliated with any of the businesses or celebrities mentioned. These are my personal opinions and basically a zany woman recommending you things she likes. Carry on with your bad selves.**

We're rarely ones for normal at our house. So you shouldn't be surprised when I tell you our latest fun endeavor - knife throwing.

This is one of my practice sessions. I'm not super great at it just yet. This was documented proof that I got 7 knives to stick. My personal best at that time. Now my personal best is 9 out of 11, those 9 actually in the target box. I didn't get a shot of that just yet, but there was triumphant yelling and bad dancing.

We've been throwing knives and tomahawks off and on (mainly off) for 7 or 8 years. It's kind of hard to keep a target intact when bovine use it as a scratching post and when you lose your knives in the grass. A little fluorescent orange paint is a lot of help in that regard. We don't throw tomahawks as much anymore because they're pretty rough on targets.

How did this start happening again, you say? Because my husband and I both had the brilliant idea to order each other throwing knives as Christmas gifts. When the orders arrived, we both laughed, revealed our shopping mind meld, and decided to throw both gifts together for joint use. Now we have 11 Cold Steel Sure Flight throwing knives. I'm going to have to order one more so we have an even number because I'm an odd person who likes even numbers.

Knife throwing is really fun, believe it or not. A great way to relieve stress, get in extra FitBit steps when you're fetching all the knives you've flung all over the countryside, plus it's probably a handy skill in the impending zombie apocalypse.   And honestly, that good ol' "thunk" when you stick it just so is downright satisfying. It's actually addicting. I meant to go out and throw a few times today and wound up sticking with it for a good hour.

Ok, so maybe part of my motivation was imagining a certain Walking Dead character's face on my target. (Seriously, let's get a knife throwing character on the show, guys!)

I decided to experiment today and discovered I throw better with a pinch grip on the blade rather than holding the handle like a hammer. J uses the hammer throw like a boss. I recorded him today and it was awesome. You can go check that out here.  

If you want to watch some throwing, these are some cool videos. Xolette is pretty awesome.

Xolette 

Cold Steel

Here are a few things on my Bad Mamma-Jamma Wish List:

Smith and Wesson Throwing Knives
Medium Sure Strike Throwing Stars 

Aces Wild Stainless Steel Throwing Cards
(Oh, you know those are wicked cool!! I already have Rogue hair, now I need Gambit skills.)

One of these days I'll either try to record myself throwing or have one of the offspring record me. I'm nowhere near as badass as J though. He's so fun to watch. And his butt is nice too.

Uh-oh. I got "The Look."

*whispers* Well, it is.

Ok! I'm off to do some adulting! And stop telling the Interwebz about my husband's fantastic booty. I don't think you're ready for that jelly, I don't think you're ready for that...

Ok. I'm done.

....jelly.

Ok. Done for reals. 

What's Been Happening

Man, it's been a bit since I've blogged. Here's a peek at what's happened in the last couple of weeks. 

There was this. (J's birthday.)

Lots of cleaning since I live with a bunch of males.

Lots of cooking and eating since it was Thanksgiving.

Then right after Thanksgiving, this.

And cold meds for 3 guys.

Then I became diseased and I'm pretty sure one of these came out of my forehead Sunday night.

Sheldon, why did you and Lysol let me down?!

Then I was like

and this

Suddenly I had time for this to happen!

Which lead to this


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After I partially processed all the feels, I took more cold meds and decided to make a list.

Pros and cons of being sick. Yep, I'm channelling my inner Rory now.

Pros: 

* Naps!! You're going to take them whether you want them or not. 

* Putting my hot tea collection to good use. 

* No complaints about me watching Gilmore Girls in the bedroom. 

* Mystery Science Theater 3000 is even better when you're cracked out on cold meds. 

* It's a great way to play hide and seek with the dog. I wind up being a million degrees on the couch because of said dog. I sneak to the bedroom, dog heater follows in 5 minutes. 

Cons:

* Much needed deep cleaning and holiday prep and decorating is put on hold. 

* Kids finally share without an issue, only it's germs. Thanks, kids. 

* I can only hold half a thought in my brain. This is not conducive to reading or thinking. Even a Nora Roberts book is too much for my addled brain. It turns into some super deep philosophical tome. 

* Inner dialogue sounds like Charlie Brown's teacher. I hope nobody tells me anything important. 

* I had to postpone adulting yesterday because I really needed to make sense and be able to think before I dealt with adult things like bills and phone calls. 

Thankfully I'm feeling better today. No forehead alien births or feeling like I was diving off the deck of my ship after Moby Dick. I'm hoping to rid the house of pestilence ASAP because we're going to have a homeschool holiday party next week. As much as my friends love me, I'm sure they won't want me to share the cooties with them. I feel the same way about them.

Much love and Lysol to you all!! 

Operation DIY Planner Wallet

It's that time of year!! The holidays are coming up and it's time to make sure you have your budget under control. The way that works the best for me is using cash as much as possible. Thanks, Dave Ramsey, for the envelope system!!

**Disclaimer: I'm not affiliated with Dave Ramsey in any way. This is just my own personal opinion.**

So what do you do if you're on a budget and you don't really want to spend any of your dollars on something to hold said dollars? You whip up a DIY project!! Behold, my version of the planner wallet. Also, behold proof that I am not a professional photographer.

I like planners (Duh!!) and occasionally I buy multiples because, planners. I had a cobalt blue Michael's Recollection binder that I decided to put to work for this and I had already stocked up on personal sized business card holders and a had a personal sized zipper pocket a while back. Now to put it all together.

This is what my workspace looks like when I'm working on Christmas cards, lettering practice, DIY gifts, and swapping planners over. Now you can feel great about your workspace clutter. I'm thoughtful like that. You're welcome. #keepinitreal

If you're using envelopes for cash, you have options.

*You can buy the plastic zipper pockets to hold your money. Depending on the brand, you can get them from $4-$10.

*You can use regular letter sized paper envelopes. I tried this a while back and they just didn't hold up well enough for my personal preference. *sticks nose in the air*

*You can make your own envelopes with cardstock or scrapbook paper. (This was suggested to me by a close friend.)

I chose the 3rd route.

1) For the cuteness factor. I need color.

2) I can make sure it will hold up to a lot of use.

I used "The Google" to find a free printable template. I did make a boo-boo first. I got too excited and didn't measure how the cash would fit after the holes were punched. Womp, womp. Live and learn, bro, live and learn. (The boo-boo envelopes are in the right corner of the messy desk picture. Yep. I made 4 of them before I realized they were the wrong size. Go big or go home, right?)

Then I found this awesome printable and it was poifect. "The Google" is a wonderland.

I'll also be adding more envelopes as I go. These were the ones that I could think of right off the bat. You don't want to know how many of those white labels I went through to get them to look just right. Thank goodness they come in a 100 pack for $1.00 from Dollar General.

Tip of the day: You can't do fancy lettering and give your project the finger at the same time. It's not conducive to a steady hand.
 
Random thought: "Receipt" is a weird looking word.

Now, I didn't use the boxes to track the spending because I have The Creative Year Budget booklet from Michael's.

(FYI: I tried to find the link for these from Michaels.com, BUUUUUT they didn't have them online. So if you want to see them in person, go to Michael's, sniff them, caress them, try not to get banned from the store, and see if they will fit your needs.)

I'm considering adding some velcro dots to the envelopes to help keep them shut. Right now I have them closed with binder clips.

I also added some lined paper in the very back for those times when you really need to jot something down, budget-related or not. Sometimes you just need to write a note telling someone you think they're awesome, you like their leggings, and you really want to be BFFs. Then when they run away, you can journal your feelings for your next therapy session. Or maybe a soulful haiku or limerick. I like limericks.

Or maybe keep track of pricing, wish lists, holiday shopping lists... anything you might need paper for.

Voila!! That's all I did! Simple, useful, and pretty much using my planner stash like a boss. The dumbfounded look I get when I pull this thing out to pay always makes my day. It's the little things, folks. Saving money and shocking people with my mad skillz. It's a win-win.

How I Do Chore Charts for my Kids

I found it very amusing how many messages and questions I got over something in the background of a picture I posted on my Instagram last week. Here's the pic. 

Everybody wanted to know about the list on my fridge. That's the daily chore list I have for my kids. It isn't fancy. It isn't pretty. It's simply a visual reminder for them to do these things daily. And yes, if you have boys, they're probably going to need a few hygiene reminders. To paraphrase JFK, "what can you do for your country?" Teeth brushing and deodorant, for the love!!

I count this a part of our homeschool routine. These are life skills. Yep. Even the smallest things need to be taught. Teaching your kids to have good habits is SO important for their growth. I don't just mean habits so they aren't channeling Pigpen from Peanuts. Teaching these small habits helps them learn how to create positive habits in their lives. Habits are something that can make or break you. Bad habits are things we always hear about, but what about good habits? 

*Going to bed at a decent time.
*Reading for a set amount of time.
*Putting things away when you're finished with them. (We're still working on this one. Even me.)
*Putting your dirty clothes in the hamper at the end of the day. (Omg, this one will be the death of me!)

*Putting your dirty dishes in the sink after a meal. And if you rinse them, you get bonus points!!

These are just a few good habits I want to instill in my kids.


"So, why are habits important?"

Habits teach self-sufficiency and independence. I don't know about you, but I don't exactly plan on doing my kids' laundry when they're 35. If there was an emergency, well, that's a horse of a different color.

Habits teach independence and responsibility.

You know those days where you feel like you are the worst mother ever because your kids just don't seem to "get" the simplest things that you do EVERY.DANG.DAY. and you're just ready to give up? Those days are completely canceled out for me when my kids do something they're supposed to without being told. I hear angels singing, the light is brighter and more glorious, and I feel like I have actually accomplished something HUGE because the person who came out of my person is turning into an actual thinking, functioning, independent person. I have actually done something RIGHT in this Mom thing!! They did something without being TOLD?! THE WORLD IS ACTUALLY ENDING! 

"Do they do things without being told every day?"

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Oh! Did you say something? I'm sorry I couldn't hear you over the sound of my own laughter. OMG. NO. There are days I have to remind them 50 million times. Then I have to turn into The Godfather. "Imma make you an offer you can't refuse." That offer is usually me taking away all screen time until they decide to be a contributing part of the family. Mom doesn't play that game. Mom isn't always going to follow them around and remind them. Mom cannot call them at their job and ask them if they've done what they're supposed to do when they're adults. Mom is going to teach you how to be a functioning part of the human race right now because that is her job and she gets paid in gray hair and boxed wine. 

I'm always writing down my own lists in my planners, so a checklist isn't foreign to them. Since they're very visual learners, a simple list works great. It doesn't have to be anything fancy or expensive. In fact, I keep it cheap because we rotate chores often so everyone gets to learn how to do things.

This list is super simple. It's just a piece of plain old copy paper that I jotted their to-dos in Sharpie and laminated it. That's all. You can use Sharpie on it to check things off (Hand sanitizer and a paper towel or rag and a smidge of elbow grease takes it right off.) You can also use dry or wet erase markers. Your choice. I occasionally use things that won't just wipe off because *SOME* people like to erase their brothers' list to make them mad. Yep. We are that family. Yay brothers!

That's it! Easy DIY chore charts for your kids. Customize them for your family, make several, use them to earn allowances (if you do such a thing), use them to earn more privileges, potty training... Heck, make one for yourself if you need to! Learning new good habits is never bad.  

Life Lately

Phew! Life lately!!! With projects strewn through my home, homeschooling, and then playing catch up on the adulting, it hasn't even been interesting! Ok, so it's always interesting, but not slap me in the face, "OMG that's going on the blog!" interesting. 

Well, we have had hard conversations with the kids like why gathering acorns to turn into a food source is probably not the best plan even though you're 10 years old and studied how to do it sans sickness. 

Also how puberty requires you to wash your face OUTSIDE of showering and deodorant is now a mandatory thing if you want to keep friends and hug your family. 

I've also had to do some soul searching about how I went wrong in my parenting because one of my kids is adamant to grow a man-bun. Seriously?! Yep. Thank you, Ragnar from Vikings. *gives Ragnar the finger* 

I'm also ashamed to admit that I've been living in lust. Lots of lust. Lust, lust, glorious LUST! 

Sheer, naked, drooling planner LUST!! 

*omg, she's talking about planners AGAIN!* 

I'M SORRY!! Planners are my bag, baby! 

And now I'm realizing I need a cute planner bag to haul around my planner stuff.  

Ok... back to the lust...

So Michael's has become my favorite store this year for various reasons.

**Disclaimer: I am not sponsored by Michael's, I just love them and willingly give them my monies. So these are my personal thoughts and opinions for free. But if Michael's decided to sponsor me, I wouldn't be upset, knowwhatimsayin. All the wink faces!!**

#1) Coupons.

If you haven't yet, join Michael's Rewards and get some fantastic coupons emailed to you and they have an app to make it easy. 

#2) They've grabbed the planner bull by the horns and have created so many affordable planner options this year.

Ring-bound personal binders and inserts, now there's an A5 line being released, AND an A5 coil-bound planner that's supposed to be released TODAY, 10/28!! 

Y'ALL. 

I'm so dying to go pet the paper in there. SO DYING. And the new washi tape that's coming out... I won't even talk about that because that makes me an enabler. I'm such an enabler, I enable myself! Washi is crack. I won't even tell you how many rolls I've bought this month. Why? Because I honestly can't remember and I'm pretty sure it's shameful. It could be worse though. Could. Be. Worse. 

#3) Supplies for all my craft fever. 

So it's Fall. 

(Or supposed to be. It's still in the upper 80s here. *sob*)

Fall makes me want to make all the things. ALL. THE. THINGS. 

Crochet. Learn to knit. Make soap. Make salves, lip balms, lotion bars. Bake. Sew. Embroider. Make cards. MAKEMAKEMAKEMAKEMAKE!!! 

While I can't find everything for all my craft fever (lip balm tubes anyone??), it does allow me to run in and buy some things as I need them instead of ordering online. 

Now if I can just make some more hours in the day to devote to making all the things... 

These are just a few things I adore about Michael's. I could go on and on and on, but I won't. I'm just going to go look at more pictures of this new planner line and think dirty, planning thoughts. 

I'm also so ready for Fall temps to kick in here. I want to cook cold weather food! I want to wear flannel and my cute boots! I want to drink hot beverages and not sweat! I want to turn my AC off and open windows! I want these weeds to die so I can stop having asthma and allergies til spring! 

C'MON, cooler weather!!! 

I also want to make my house homier and super cozy during the cold weather. I've been recently introduced to Hygge and am ready to incorporate this in my life. Imma have to go back to Michael's for some battery operated lights and candles for some ambiance. I'll have to write this in my planner! 

Ok, sorry, another planner interruption. 

This post is a perfect example of how my brain works. It's a mosaic, a hodge-podge, a mishmash, mental hopscotch. Yeah, I probably need therapy, but until that happens, I'll keep using planners and post it notes. 

Crap. Planners again. 

I'm stopping here before planners pop up again. 

*sigh* 

Fail. 

My Personal Paranormal Podcast Picks

I'm not sure what has happened in the last year, but I have fallen in the deep, dark hole of podcasts. I don't know how I haven't gotten on the bandwagon before, but now I'm in it up to my eyeballs. I even daydream about making my own podcast. I'm not sure the world would be ready for that though.

I listen to all kinds of podcasts. Business, entrepreneurship, homeschooling, interviews, simple living, homesteading, humor, history, and horror/paranormal. It's just a grab bag. A mosaic, if you will. (See what I did there. ;))

October is here and that means bust out all the creepy movies ALL MONTH LONG!! Now that podcasts have come into my life, it's scary stories ALL THE TIME! I'm going to share with you my absolute must-listens of the creepy podcast realm. So turn the lights off, grab your favorite warm drink and fuzzy blanket, and let's listen to some macabre media! Here are my picks in no particular order. Also, I receive no compensation of any sort for these recommendations. I'm just spreading the news of something I love. ***Disclaimer: Most of these, if not all, are probably not for the highly-sensitive. ***


Lore - If you like urban legends, folklore, and eerie happenings in history and a few from modern times, this is for you. I think of it as The Outer Limits for your ears. (Man, I miss that show!) I would give this one a PG-13 rating. Some of it is rather intense, but no language warning. I love Lore. It makes me think. Aaron Mahnke does an amazing job putting this together. I highly recommend starting at the beginning.

The No Sleep Podcast  - Oh. My. Gosh. If you like really disturbing stories - and I'm emphasizing 'disturbing' with 10 ft. tall letters here - No Sleep is for you. Definitely a hard R rating for language, violence, substance. No Sleep is like Wes Craven for your ears. The latest one I've really loved is Borrasca. WOW.

Astonishing Legends - This is one I've recently found and I'm so glad! If you're like me and love knowing the science behind if it's possible, Astonishing Legends is awesome. It's by 2 skeptical guys who delve into all the rabbit holes. I love a deep dive of things and they know how to dive deep! The episode about Greyfriars Kirkyard has been my favorite so far. I'm torn with wanting to go there and see for myself and staying WAAAAAY away. Listen and decide what you'd do.


The Black Tapes - Y'ALL! This was mentioned to me by a friend in the Sorta Awesome Hangout on Facebook. (Sorta Awesome is another podcast I love, though not of the scary persuasion. So this is kinda like podcast Inception.) I've never listened to a serialized podcast before, so that was a first. I naturally prefer starting at the beginning of things whether it's a series or not. THIS is sheer fantasticness. Currently they're on break before the next season, so you have plenty of time to catch up and get ready for season 3. The absolute depth of this podcast is amazing. The voices, the story, the everything. I'm actually re-listening to it all the way through again before the next season starts. I'm not sure what I would rate this one a hard PG-13. Language is minimal, if not completely censored, it's the content that might be too intense for some.

TANIS - This one is also by the creators of The Black Tapes and has a couple of the same people in it. I loved TBT so much, I, of course, had to check it out. It definitely is of the same caliber. Serialized, excellent story, great creep factor... I don't know what Pacific Northwest Stories is doing, but they just need to keep it up because they are making magic for your ears. I will seriously cry if they stop. Ugly cry. I'll actually rate this one an R due to language. Content is also intense.


Rigor Mortis Paranormal - A friend recommended this one to me recently. They're rather small since they've just started, but definitely entertaining. This is the equivalent of a group of buddies sharing scary stories around a campfire. Beer, buddies, and scary stories make up this one. Most of the stories are from Texas, so that adds to the interest for me! Some are the hosts' own stories, some are shared via voice recording or email. This one gets an R for language.



So hopefully this has helped you load your ears with all the eerieness of the season. Do you have any favorite freaky podcasts? Do you have any opinions about the ones mentioned? I'd love to hear! My podcast list is always open for more. 

The Time I Almost Got Ear Herpes.

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We live out in the boonies.

Ok, so it's a field of cows and weeds 20 miles from the nearest town. I think it's safe to say that's boonies. Living this rural, you can imagine how the cell service is - moodier than me with PMS. We still have a landline to converse with people or in case of emergency like, "Honey, can you pick up some wine? School went great today. *hysterical laugh-crying*"

Psh. Who am I kidding? I will pick up my own wine, thankyouverymuch. And don't give me that look. Maybe I'm stocking up for winter. Or next week. Or tomorrow.

Back to landlines...

Occasionally the Huz will have someone from work call him at home about something non-work related and they'll call the house phone. No problem. I just take the call, write a message for him to return the call, bingo-bango. Done. Which is why I answered the phone that day.

Let me tell you a tale of a recent phone call...

It was a normal day. Teenage boys insulting each other and the ten-ager. Dogs snoring while they're awake. Laundry and dishes for the invisible 47 other people who live here. Stereotypical homeschooler day.

The phone rings, it's an unknown caller.

BOOM! RIGHT THERE!

WHY did I answer the phone?!

Because I'm nice. NICE. This is where nice gets you in trouble.


This is how this conversation went down:

Me: Hello?

Caller: Hello! Is *Husband's name* there?

Me: No, he's not in right now, can I take a message?

Caller: This is Robert Johnson. I'm supposed to get him a phone number. I talked to him earlier.

Me: Ok. Sure. What's the number and I'll leave it for him.

Caller: Let me find it.  *rustling papers, wheezing, heavy breathing*

Let me interrupt this riveting play-by-play to give a little description of Ol' Bobby Johnson here.
This man sounds like a very unhealthy older man. I'm actually picturing him on oxygen while hearing his voice because his wheezing is THAT BAD. Like he ran 5 miles while smoking cigars bad. Pneumonia wheezing.

Caller: *still rustling papers, wheezing, heavy breathing*

3 minutes pass.... 5 minutes pass...

I'm just cleaning the kitchen while waiting on this number.

Caller: Well, I'm still trying to find my Rolodex. I'm sorry it's taking so long.

Me: No problem!

Wheezing continues... breathing... wheeeeeeze....

Me: Does he  have to walk up a mountain to find his Rolodex. Seriously, who uses a Rolodex these days?!

Caller: *wheeze, breathe, wheeze, breathe*

Me: Good grief! Is he going to have a heart attack finding this number? Do I need to ask him if I need to call 911?

Caller: I'm sorry it's taking so long.

Me: *rolls eyes* Oh, that's fine!

Caller: *breathing resumes*


Y'ALL. I am ashamed to say that I stayed on the line for this number for 10+ minutes!

OVER 10 MINUTES.

BECAUSE I'M NICE!


What finally made me hang up...

Caller: *breathe,wheeze, breathe, wheeeeeeeeze* I'm almost done.

Me: *snaps to attention*
Did he say 'almost done'? Ohhhhhhhhh myyyyyyyy gggggggggg...

*Hangs up phone* 

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WHAT just happened?!?!?! Did I seriously just stay on the line with this nasty old guy beating his meat?!?!

Before I could even replay this whole situation over in my head again, GUESS WHO CALLS BACK!!!

Yeah, I didn't answer that. I let the answering machine get it. No message. Imagine that.

And AGAIN!

Seriously! Captain Pervo called me back 2x after I hung up on his sicko butt.

I need to bleach my brain now! My ear! OMG!

Then I start wondering if I need to step up my game here. I mean, I almost felt bad for Mr. Perv. I'm all on the phone with him for over 10 minutes and he hadn't quite made it there yet. I must need to work on my "special" phone skills. The odd thing, I wasn't talking at all. I said maybe 12 words the whole time! He was totally on his own.

Another weird thing, one of my SIL's aunts had the almost identical thing happen to her.
Phone call, caller asks for her husband, she says he's not there, and then the *ahem* FUN commences. She was smarter than I was though. She hung up.

Damn you, niceness! You got me ear molested! Do you know how close you got me to being ear pregnant?! TOO CLOSE!!

So what's the moral of this story?

* Don't answer Unknown Caller calls.

* "Nice" is for the birds.

* Work on your phone "skills" to enhance your marriage.

* If you're a pervert calling women, make sure to ask for their husband first to throw them off.


Has anyone else had a dirty phone call lately? Please help me feel better about my dumbass nice self!

And Now For Something Completely Different

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SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENT!!!

You know when you find an online friend that doesn't head for the hills when your weirdness shows? That's amazing in and of itself.

BUT when you find an online friend who accepts said weird AND throws their own brand of weird on top of it and an epic circus of crazy is born? THAT is amazing. This is exactly what has happened.

I'm joining forces with my wonderous friend Heather Bender over on her blog on Fridays where we will showcase all the weird, fantastic, and WTF stuff we've come across each week. We're calling it Off the Rails because that's how our conversations go. Right off the rails into the ditch of hilarity.

We've been plotting this for a while now and today is the day!! So come on over!! It's going to be SO MUCH FUN!!!!

It's Fall, Y'all!!!

FALL!!! It's finally here!!!

Well, in name anyway. These 90 + degree temperatures here in Texas aren't really screaming Fall right now, but I have hope for 70s in the next few weeks.

HAHAHAHAHA!! Who am I kidding?! We'll have the 70s for like 2 days, then jump head first into the 40s. Don't nobody tell Texas what to do! Texas does things its own way.

I have a love/hate relationship with Fall.

I LOVE cooler weather.

I HATE fall pollen. Ragweed, thou art the devil. 

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I LOVE changing out my wardrobe.

I HATE having wearing pants again.

I LOVE not having to shave my legs because of wearing pants.

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I HATE when my leg hair gets pulled by my pants and I think bugs are crawling up my legs.

I LOVE changing up the menu to cooler weather food.

I HATE having to update my recipe binder.

I LOVE hot tea!!!

I HATE pumpkin spice in everything. I only like pumpkin bread and pumpkin pie.

I LOVE decorating my house for Fall!

I HATE that I can't just buy an entire Hobby Lobby to put in my house.

I LOVE Halloween!!

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I HATE that Halloween is only for one month.

I LOVE cuddling up with a snuggly blanket and snorey dog because it's chilly outside.

I HATE freezing at night because J needs the house cool to sleep. I literally sleep in a hoodie with the hood on sometimes. Or this fantastic PJ outfit. Because you can look chillin' while you're chilly. 

I LOVE the first freeze of the year that kills off all the evil bugs and pollen.

I HATE when it's below freezing for more than 3 days in a row.

I LOVE wearing sweaters because they're cozy.

I HATE wearing sweaters because I look like the Michelin man.

I LOVE the 5 seconds of colored leaves we get.

I HATE that we don't ease into winter. It sneaks up on you fast!

I LOVE all the fun Fall birthdays.

I HATE that my kids are growing up so quickly. *sob*

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I LOVE that the mosquitos are gone.

I HATE that the scorpions and mice are trying to move inside and party with me.

I have all the feelings about Fall. I'm going to chalk the fluctuations to my brain being fried from the heat. Just wait, it won't be long til I'm upset that it's cold outside. Is it hard being fickle? Nope. ;)