Black Friday

This weekend we learned that we are just not cut out for Black Friday sales.  I never intended to go to any of them (or at least wait until later in the day when no one else is out), but then I got that fateful Shoe Carnival ad in the mail.  They knew I wanted new boots.  So, I convinced Scott to go to this store at midnight with me on Thursday.  Because after all, it probably won't be too crowded and I could get several pairs of boots if I wanted, right?

Well, there were a few issues with this plan.  The main one being, we haven't seen midnight in months.  We go to bed at 10:00 typically and on the weekends I usually fall asleep even before that.  So, this was going to be a challenge.  (The night before the sale, Scott thought we should do a practice-stay-up-late.  I was asleep at 9:30.)

Anyway, we found out what the other issues were when we arrived at Shoe Carnival at 11:45 the night of the sale.  There was a massive line and not a single parking stall was vacant.  So, you can bet we turned right around and headed home and drank hot chocolate in our bed.

I feel really good about NOT waiting in that line. 

Unfortunately, now we're headed to the DMV where we'll be forced to wait in an even worse line.

Happy Black Friday.

Rockin' Around the Christmas Tree

We put up our tree that we bought last year!  I've been asking Scott if I can put it up for several weeks now, and after we came out of our Thanksgiving food coma, he finally let me.

That tree is a huge source of joy in my house.  Second only to...Scott of course. :)

My favorite ornaments.

Matching Thanksgiving outfits?

I've already wrapped many presents.  Scott couldn't make me wait to do that.

No, the house is not in flames

Stay tuned for our Black Friday tales.  They will no doubt be interesting.

Helping

Scott is the best because he's always volunteering to help me.  Sometimes he goes a little overboard like when he tries to help me do dishes, which consists of him standing behind me and moving my arms for me in scrubbing motions.  Or when he tries to help me walk up stairs, which consists of him picking up each of my legs and setting them on the next step.


This week he's been helping even more than normal with some unique chores. :)

Exhibit A: Making a wreath.

My arms got tired of wrapping yarn around my wreath, so Scott volunteered to help.  I should mention that he was in bed watching a women's soccer game while doing so.  I think he secretly loved this craft.


Exhibit B: Putting on our fitted sheets...from the inside.

I said it couldn't be done, but he proved me wrong.  He got the entire fitted sheet on while remaining inside the sheet.  ...At least he's helping.


#1 Husband Award goes to Scott yet again for making me laugh and also lending a hand.