Shea-centric

Ahhhhhhh...(sigh of contentment). Just got done with a lil' ebay shopping. *finger stretch* I was buying some clothes for little girl Shea face. Wonderful feelings flood me when I pay way less than full price for new (with tags) Gap jeans for kiddos. I win, World! I got what I wanted AND I didn't spend a fortune! Those wonderful hours at work (I love my job) are worth it! Long runs and big pictures FTW (that means For The Win if you are over 50 and reading my blog).

Shea needs new clothes. We are overhauling her room, you see, complete with purple walls befitting a 6 year old and a new (to us- $50 on craigslist) loft bed to sleep on. The mattress is not from craigslist. I feel like I have to clarify that. Anyway, went through all of her clothes and took out anything that is too small or hasn't been touched in a year. Now she needs new clothes. Why am I telling you this, you ask? Because it is enthralling, of course! Captivating, even! Money is being spent, but money is ALSO being saved! We're big on stretching dollars around here. We talk about it almost constantly as of late. 


We DID splurge on Wednesday night, however. Wednesday night was the one year mark of the sweet series of successes that is the Vanessa-and-Trevor Story. That's right. One year. It was a Shea night (thank goodness for Shea nights. I wish every night was a Shea night), so all 3 of us got good and gussied up. Dresses and lip gloss for the ladies, slacks and buttons for the gentleman. Our original plan was to go to Maggiano's, because Trevor has a gift card and that sort of thing is right up our alley. However, we called and there was a wait of an hour and a half, so we went with plan B. Plan B, we told Shea, was dinner at a place called The Vegetable Hut. They serve mainly broccoli and also all kinds of asparagus. All of the dishes featured a strong pepper taste. I tried to keep the charade up even as we walked through the door to The Cheesecake Factory (an earlier vote from Shea), but she figured us out. She was pretty pumped. She got to choose the cheesecake we shared- the Reese's one. Yum. She didn't know it was any kind of anniversary or anything. She was just into getting dressed up for dinner.






 

Happiness

Things have been rough in our home. I won't go into detail, because it isn't my story to tell, but I am really searching hard for the light at the end of the tunnel. Trevor and I are still doing extraordinarily well as partners. No problems there. He is the best man I've ever met, hands down. A wonderful dad, a smart guy. He makes me laugh on a daily basis. He is honest and capable. I hope that I make him as happy as he makes me. I think that, in his honor, I will write a list of the things that keep me going right now:

- Harv-man, our new doggie. He is a terrier/something (or maybe just a terrier). His full name is Harvard (Harvey) Felix Archibald Cable Bryden. What a stinker.

- Movies - We have a projector for a TV. We watch huge movies on it since we don't have cable. It is alllllmost like getting out of the house. Since money will probably be short around here for a long while, free projector dates really take the cake.You can get some great used flicks for just $3.00 at Rasputin!

- The future - I am so hopeful that one day, I will feel better. I think I have to be. I don't actually believe it right now, but I am hanging onto the idea that I will believe it.

- Honesty - I know that I am an honest person. I know that I try my best. I know that I help when I can, and that I am honest with myself about my own needs as well. I can also count on Trevor to be completely honest at all times. It makes communication so much easier.

There. Wasn't that kind of annoying since I didn't spill all of my beans? If I thought it would do any good, I would have. Anyway, here's to going to work, leaving early to see Shea's winter program and then taking Harvey to the dog park!