Avoiding

Alright ya'll, here it is...I was avoiding being a big girl and procrastinating on paper work by checking out dearest Tam's blog. Much to my delight she had little fun tests to take (up time). Here is what I got...if your bored (or need to procrastinate) check it out. Men See You As Playful

Men want a challenge and you are the perfect playmate You know how to push men's buttons and attract a wide range of guys You enjoy living and loving - it's one of your most attractive qualities Men are often consumed with desire for you, and you love that!

How Do Men See You?

Stupid People

Let me tell you about today...My father has been in town for a Boy Scout event so Philip, Jeff and I drove to Moore this morning for church service. In front of us sat a cute boy who looked to be about 4 or 5 with his mother who was about 10. Ok, not really she was probably about my age however she interacted with him more a sibling than a mother. She displayed unreal expectations for his behavior and could not lose the harsh tone or stop twitching. I felt as if I was watching a bad parent/child interaction video that would be utilized to help me, as a therapist, teach a parent how to positively interact with the child; kind of a “watch this and let’s discuss where you would start working w/ this family.” It took all I had to not tell the boy to crawl under the seat to join me for the remaindered of service. Then there was the service…let’s just say it was the quintessential church of Christ experience. Next we took my grandparents out for lunch, as tomorrow is their 60th wedding anniversary; Lunch conversations highlighted differences in family members. Dad, Jeff and I went back to my grandparents to spend time with them. On the drive back to Edmond Jeff and I were processing the day (as it was only 2:30 and there was MUCH to process). As we were driving, still on the south side, we spotted this bumper sticker…”Saw it…Wanted it…Threw a fit…GOT IT!!!” With that we threw up our hands shaking our heads in disbelief; with that mentality, I will never be out of a job.

Dad-gum getting older

Have I mentioned that I do not like this whole "being a big girl" thing. Let me tell you about this last week...For some reason my body decided to wake me up at 6:47, 5:22, 5:01, and 6:37. Two nights last week I was in bed before 10! I was even at the office before 8 one morning!! (one morning I MADE myself go back to bed as I mentally could NOT accept that I would be ready to leave before 7:30) I guess the days of sleeping in and staying up late are quickly coming to an end...now that's just sad!

Stinkin Sorry...

...MOM!!! So here is one of the deals...I have tried all month long to update my blog however I can't upload pictures. My mother, who I love dearly (really no sarcasm there) keeps dropping hints (some not so subtle) about me needing to update my blog. So here is my update...A few weeks ago I stopped by to see a friend and she begins telling me about how she is no longer in love w/ the father of her 2 kids and looking at running into another man's arms. WHEN DID THIS BECOME OKAY and WHEN DID THIS BEGIN HAPPENING IN MY PEER GROUP???? This has been on my mind for a while as the other question 'When did I REALLY grow up?' Today my friend Dwan & I were talking and an old high school friend is divorced and dating again. Oh and then there is my younger cousin who had a baby this week. Not sure I like this big girl jazz. (more to follow...)

Christmas pictures

I asked pops (that's my father) to send me pictures from the holiday and here is what he sent.
For years, tradition has been that on Christmas Eve my family joins 6 other families to celebrate Christ, friendship and family. When we were younger, the night would typically include games, the telling of the Christmas story, making and decorating of sugar cookies for Santa as well as a dirty Santa game. These families have been an active part of my spiritual heritage and as I have grown up Christmas Eve has become a memory I cherish. Now Christmas Eve seems to be the only time I connect with this group all year. Every year each family gathers to take a family photo. This photo includes the bio-family as well as extras that joined the nights’ festivities. As you can see the first photo my family is missing 2 bio-members (Robert and Natasha had to stay in KS for church). However there are 2 non-bio-members in the picture; my boyfriend Jeff and Philip's girlfriend Tara. The other picture is of the kids...Most years, the mothers want all kids to gather and take a picture. This picture is the smallest one yet as the "kids" are getting married/engaged and having to split holidays. Again, I am not sure I like this whole being a big girl thing.

How could I forget...

...the other newness of my Christmas holiday; Emma, Garrison and candle lighting service. Emma and G's mother-Erin, aunt-Megan, and grandparents-Greg and Lou, have known Jeff since highschool and have treated him like family. Emma and G have been an important part of the Hayden's life and moved from Edmond to Virgina in August. They returned to Edmond forthe holiday and we spent as much time wit them as possible. On Christmas Eve Jeff and I went to see them, take gifts and hang out. Here are some pictures of some SUPER cute kids!!

On the left Jeff and G are playing with G's new train. On the right is Emma and I are playing with the camera

Holiday review

I know, I know I’m a few hours late…let me tell you why. I have 3 words and 1 conjunction…Scrubs and Gilmore Girls!!! Yesterday I grabbed lappie and started to write however I was totally focused on the witty entertainment.
So let me tell you about things that were different about the holidays…First there was Christmas Eve w/o my brother Robert and best friend Julie then Christmas, aside from it being on a Sunday, Jeff and I shared the day with each of other and our families.
Christmas Eve traditionally is spent with family by choice eating finger foods and playing dirty Santa. This year Robert and Natasha were not in town along with Julie and Chris. However Zane stopped by with his fiancée Carla, Dana’s b-friend was present for a bit and David picked up his g-friend for the dirty Santa. The kids I use to baby-sit and change their diapers are now in high school/college and have significant others. Not spending much time w/ people outside of once a year, you notice lots of changes. It was good and I enjoyed it but was also made aware of age differences and life goals. (Maybe I was just a little too deep for Christmas Eve).
Christmas Day: This was the first year I did not wake up and join my family to investigate what Santa left in our stockings (that’s right Santa still fills our stockings every year). I did wake up and join Jeff’s family in the kitchen for dinner prep and breakfast. Post events with his family, we drove to Moore to attend church with my family then had lunch, opened presents, play games and relax. My younger cousin Leatha, who is Robert’s age, is pregnant, with child, there’s a bun in the oven…it’s just weird (for several reasons).
While the day was different, it was a good day, I am truly blessed to have family and friends with such great intentions and/or quality hearts. When I get pictures, I will post those for your viewing pleasure.