Shine like an angel ... randomness

I just got back from 2 1/2 hours at the dentist getting a new tooth = root canal = $250 = no bueno. I cried watching 'Dan in Real Life' ... really - at the dentist you're crying over a movie?

Then I went to Walmart for an hour shopping trip ... since we don't have a cow in the backyard to give us milk. I wouldn't want to milk the cow, would I? Honestly - I'm probably not strong enough to milk a cow. Isn't that why I have 3 boys? Maybe we should get a cow... we'll name him Cornflakes after the cow we had growing up. anyhoo...

I came home to a crying Max who had just gotten in trouble for sticking a fork in the outlet. Aaahh...

Then a salesman called to chat about the weather and then tried to convince me how much I would love the Living Scripture Prophet DVD Series. I know I would too. But for $450, I could pay for 2 root canals. Now that's a jolly thought.

So - we've got some randomness going on today.

I'm going to make Ruth's Chris Sweet Potato Casserole today. Why... because it's sublime... and it's mushy and won't hurt my teeth. I even bought the sweet potatoes and pecans. Yummm...

Things I get Jealous of lately... which is ridiculous... because honestly, if I made these things a priority, I could do them too. I am a silly woman.

1. People who are awesomely running around the neighborhood and people who are totally in shape climbing mountains.
2. Canning. I want to can quarts and quarts and quarts of peaches to last for years.
3. Projects. I love to see refinishing projects that people make beautiful. I have several that I have yet to get to.

So just get to it already Heath.  All in due time... in the right season of life, I guess.

I often think about how so many in this world are envious of the rich and famous. I like to think that really it's backwards... that the rich and the famous might actually be envious of our beautiful, ordinary life... even though pennies have to be pinched, and there are fights at the dinner table, 6 poopy diapers to change in one day, and all the rest of the normal stuff. We have a good life with lots of love and goodness surrounding us.

When I entered Pioneer Woman's Canon give-a-way today, the only song that came to mind was Angel by Jon Secada. Totally reminds me of high school dances. I listened to the English and Spanish version a few times while writing this random post. I am a silly woman. And because I know you want to hear this song too... here's the youtube video.