I want, I want, I want....

For at least a year now, Millie has asked for every damn toy that is advertised. So we started telling her to ask Santa, not us- even though we still have to hear about it.

"Mommy- I'm gonna ask Santa for a Bratz doll"
"Sorry Millie- you can't have Bratz, they are too sassy!"
"but when I'm older I can"
"No Millie, you can't EVER have Bratz, I don't want you to be a sassy girl like they are"

"Mommy, I'm gonna ask Santa for a REAL kitty"
"Millie- Santa can't bring a kitty in his sleigh, it's too cold outside"
"but Santa can put it in a box"

"Mommy, I'm gonna ask Santa for a bubble bath blower"
"Mommy, I'm gonna ask Santa for a mermaid"
"Mommy, I'm gonna ask Santa for the Dora Snow Princess game"
"Mommy, I'm gonna ask Santa for a My Little Pony"
"Mommy I'm gonna ask Santa for a new movie"


Dang it, I wish
"Santa" would have budgeted better this year and saved enough money back to buy everything her little heart desires.

Just not feeling it.

I don't know what my problem is.

Everyday, I sit down to write a new blog and nothing comes to mind. I've got writer's block.

hmmmmm... here are some random thoughts.

-I'm taking small steps to make myself happier and in turn my family is benefiting too.

-I've relaxed some this month with the whole TTC thing and was a little shocked yesterday when I realized I didn't know what cycle day I was on. (crap, now I can't remember today, maybe 11 or 12???)

-I spoke to my best friend last night (who lives in Houston). It's been forever since we've talked, she was in India for 6 weeks. It doesn't matter how much time passes between our conversations, it seems like it was yesterday.

-I can't believe how fast Christmas is creeping up on me this year. I keep putting things off, I really need to get my butt in gear.

-We've decided not to send Christmas cards this year. Every year, we spend probably $150 on cards and postage. I would much rather spend that $$$ on my children, the eyes I can see light up on Christmas morning.

-Tomorrow is the last class of the semester for Mac's Mommy and Me. We always have a potluck, I'm bringing Sweet Potato Crunch. Yummy Yummy! Here's the recipe:

~3 large sweet potatoes (or canned)
~4 tablespoons (1/2 stick) of butter
~2 eggs
~1/3 cup of evaporated milk
~1 teaspoon vanilla
~1/2 cup sugar
~Topping:
-1/3 cup butter, melted and cooled
-1 cup brown sugar (light)
-1/2 cup flour
-1 cup chopped pecans (more if you like)

Bake sweet potatoes at 350 degrees until tender, approx 45 min.- 1 hr. Mash potatoes and remove outer skins (if using canned, just mash).
Combine potatoes and next 5 ingredients in a mixer.
~ 4 Tbs butter, eggs, evap. milk, vanilla, sugar
Spread in a greased baking dish

For the topping: Mix 1/3 cup butter, brown sugar, flour, and pecans.
Spread over potatoes.
Bake at 350 degrees until topping is hard and crusty.

Serves 6

ENJOY!