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Merry Christmas to me...

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Today was the first day of Christmas "vacation". Which means I now have two wonderful weeks of kids home all the time, everyday. And we have no company coming so no distractions or possible babysitters either.

To add to my season of joy, I found this lovely letter (instead of some cute Christmas cards) when I checked the mail today. I am a stay at home mom, I take care of my children, I help my neighbours, I pick up litter and put it in the garbage, I'm friendly to everyone, I'm busy trying to send good vibes out into the universe and in exchange the universe gave me a big kick in the pants.


Apparently on my way to church two weeks ago I failed to come to a complete stop before making a right turn out in the middle of nowhere at 8:54 am on a Sunday morning. The universe taped me doing so and then sent me this lovely bill. As a stay at home mom and a primary president, I walk a thin line between sanity and a mental hospital - they should have a rule against this. (Why can't the camera catch me being on time for church with my lessons prepared, snacks packed and my kids dressed)

Finally, my vacuum stopped working and so I am now the proud owner of a shiny new very red vacuum. Thank you Santa! It's just what I was dreaming of...

Bah Humbug!
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  1. Brown FamilyDecember 23, 2008 at 4:16 PM

    Just know that the heavenly cameras (you know, the ones that REALLY count) caught the good you have done. Now if only they could get you out of the fine.

    I hope your family has a wonderful Christmas!

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  2. Levi and JennyDecember 24, 2008 at 10:26 PM

    Jessica, You are very funny. We wish you a happy holidays.

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  3. The LeavittsDecember 26, 2008 at 9:20 PM

    if it makes you feel any better we are poor students with a laughable monthly ummm income if you want to call it that, and i got a $20 parking ticket while at the iwk doing my glucose blood work, then we got a letter from the student loan place (since we now get that laughable income) saying that we won't get anymore $ in the new year and we need to pay back a bunch they already gave us. and for christmas i got a terrible cold. so i second the BAH HUMBUG. but am well aware that it can always get worse, hopefully it won't though. i'm pretty grateful for my amazing hubby and soon to be baby, family and friends, sweet warm apt, and $4 sheets from walmart that i turned into curtains (thanks hannah). also thanks for the sweet baby items, they will really come in handy, we all really loved the little picture book! hope that things just get better for you! (and me too)

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