Who's the Boss?

Hello Gentle Readers. Is anyone there? Anyone? Bueller? Bueller?
Yes, I know it's been awhile. But I'm back!

I am officially not the boss at my place of employment any longer. Victim of the economy, who knows, they just did not need my services anymore. That's about what I got for an explanation.

But if you read this blog at all, you know I was not really happy there. I just would have liked to have had a job waiting for me when that one ended. And, selfishly speaking, I would have liked for it to have been my choice. But, c'est la vie!
So..... I am going to try to blog more often now! In between job hunting, that is!

I hope you all have a great week and if you're suffering from downsizing like the Boss Lady is, hang in there!

Letter to Santa

I hope you all have a very Merry Christmas and that you get everything you could hope for this season. Christmas is very special in the Boss Lady household and even though times have been tough for us the past few months, we definitely count our blessings and are thrilled to be as blessed as we are.
We are celebrating the true reason for the season this year and we are excited to celebrate Jesus' Birth.

Here is the sweet letter that Number One Son is leaving for Santa Claus by the cookies tonight.

Dear Santa,
How do you feel after the Christmas run? I think you feel fine.
I think I'll love the toys that you will give me.
Your best friend,
Number One Son

Short, sweet, to the point, and... sweet.

Have a Sweet and Merry Christmas.

Overheard under the Christmas Tree

Overheard at home while pondering what to get Daddy / DH for Christmas:

Boss Lady: What do you guys think your dad wants for Christmas?
Number One Son: More firewood?
Queenie: A new baby girl!

Vacation Over

So, thank you for being patient with me while I took a much needed break from all things bloggy. I don't think that's a word.

I am back and I hope well rested enough to be more Bossy than ever!!!!

Happy Holidays and Merry Christmas!!!

Overheard at Preschool - It's my birthday!

My birthday was yesterday! Happy birthday to me!!! In honor my bossy birthday, here is a special Birthday Edition of "Overheard at." Happy days to all of you, my gentle readers!

Cute 3 year old: Look Mommy! (proudly showing off the "snack basket")
Preschool Mom: What is this basket for?
CTYO: Me!
PM: You get to bring a birthday treat for your class!
CTYO: Yeah!
Boss Lady: So, are you going to bring in a basket full of rocks??
CTYO: No! *giggles*
PM: What special birthday treat are you going to put in that basket?
CTYO: BEER!!!

Overheard at Kindergarten

My friend was telling me about her brand new Kindergarten student son's wish for her to stop sending PB&J sandwiches in his lunchbox so he could use his lunch card in the cafeteria line at school.

Butterbean: Don't pack my lunch.
JW: But why, you love PB&J?
Butterbean: Yeah, mom, but I have a card.
JW: What?
Butterbean: I get to use my card at the food court.

Olympic Moments

I so enjoyed getting to watch the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing. I enjoyed watching them with my children. There were so many wonderful moments, but I wanted to share a few of my choices for memorable (and not so memorable) moments. Moments we could share and talk about and learn from.

Good Sportsmanship - Dara Torres just embraced the spirit of the Olympic games when she pleaded with officials to delay the start of a race so a competitor could change suits when hers tore. Oh yeah, Moms Rock.

Most Appreciated - Hugh McCutcheon's father in law was brutally murdered and his mother in law seriously injured in Beijing before the games even started. He had to leave his team to be with his wife and family. When the men's volleyball team won the gold he was so overcome with emotion that he had to leave the court to have a moment. What a way to end the games, a high note during a tragic 2 weeks.
Poor Sportsmanship - There was that dude from Cuba - who I will not give blog time to by mentioning his name - who pitched a hissy fit when he lost his match. So in retaliation he kicked the referee. Get over yourself. You're not cool. Now you can't compete anywhere.

Usain Bolt. Now, he's an amazing athlete, but pounding your chest and pointing at other runners with the bowed up stance seems braggy and uncalled for. Good athlete, but bad example for our youth.
Most Determined - Michael Phelps. Wow. He was a great one to talk to my children about. We knew it would be fun to watch every time he swam. And the kids loved it. "Go Michael, Go Michael!" He was a great athlete to watch and chat about with the kids. Try your best in whatever you do. No matter what. Be determined to always do your best in everything. Again, wow.
Most Entertaining - So it hard to decide which was more entertaining, swimming or gymnastics. Or all the events. But who couldn't watch the gymnasts and just smile. I predict a new American Girl doll for 2009. Shawn Johnson. I called it. August 24, 2008. Just wait and see.The Greatest Athlete in the World - I just really liked Bryan Clay. He made me smile.

There were so many moments and images that I loved, I couldn't possibly tell you about them all here. The men's gymnastics for instance, those guys were alternates and won the silver! I just love the olympics and I am counting the days until we get to watch them again!!!