Tales of Me and the Husband

my dream parisian home.

i died a little when i saw this.
in a good way, of course.
one change: i miiiight put up a cool barricade of some sort
so people aren’t falling off my 
second story into the first story to their deaths.  
that wouldn’t be nearly as fun as guests staying alive.
(and did you spot the sink on the right side of the kitchen?
cooooooolest.)
found here.

a birthday weekend in pictures.

1. watching megamind 3d
2. father-daughter pumpkin ball… cutest.
3. my first (and only) christmas decoration so far
4. mom and i watching the nephew’s football game
5. my birthday cake that i might’ve had something to do with
done way better here
it was a great birthday.
and now to a great monday.

and if life is really as short as they say, then why is the night so long?

i’ve been loving this song lately but just checked out the video for the first time and, what do you know, i love it too.  it’ll make you happy, i think.

i saw megamind at an imax theatre today with the kids, my sister, my nephews, and my mom and dad who drove up from pa today.  they surprised the kids and showed up for lunch and then the movie.  it was fun.  i liked megamind.  if you at all like kids’ movies, it’s a good one, i think (you can’t go wrong with voices like will ferrell, tina fey, brad pitt, and jonah hill though it still doesn’t top how to tame your dragon in my estimation).

i have a fun weekend coming up… football games, family time including mom & dad!, drinks and apps at our favorite mexican restaurant, birthday celebrations (mine included!), and the weather is supposed to be sunny and “warm” (50 degrees).  it’ll be a good one, i think.

and one more thing:

i’m over guest blogging today for the wonderful ashlee at my spoiled eggs.  
run, don’t walk!
but i can’t promise any yellow cords over there.
maybe some laughs.
but mostly some honesty.
honesty’s good?

I got nothing.

Unfortunately, my brain is fresh out of ideas right now.  Which is so unusual since there are times–lots of them–when I’m driving along and blog post ideas stream from my conciousness and fill the car.  Now is not one of those times.  But, does that happen to you too?

So, this will be a random one.  But, I don’t think you guys mind those.  Do you?

Trader Joes Vanilla Cinnamon black tea is delicious.  I’m drinking it now.  Add some half and half and a little sweetener of your choice.  It’s really good.  I wanted to try the Candy Cane green tea per this lady’s recommendation but I realized I’m more of a black tea girl than a green tea girl.  So I didn’t.

I walked through Anthropologie yesterday and left without one thing.  But, everything was gorgeous.  The displays, the dish towels (I love their dish towels), the Christmas decorations, the pajama pants, the clothes, the floors, everything.  I have a bit of a physical reaction there.  I lose that part of me that wants to feed the poor and save for kids’ college and I just want to be rich, keep all the money, and buy everything.  Isn’t that horrible?  Is it less horrible because I just admitted it?

Is it too early to start decorating for Christmas?  Do you all wait till after Thanksgiving?  How about Christmas music?  I have started listening to it already.  In small doses.  I put Josh Groban’s Noel CD yesterday and my husband might’ve judged me a little.

We’re staying home for Christmas this year which I’m actually psyched about.  We were away last year and I think there’s nothing better for kids than the traditions that exist in your own home at Christmas time.  I hope to get to do some ice skating in Boston, watch It’s a Wonderful Life (my husband’s favorite), build fires, and do other Christmasy things.

You better believe I’m starting up Bridget’s Favorite Things (like Oprah’s, just bigger and better) on December 1st.  Most of you probably weren’t with us (I act like this blog is more than a one-man production.  It’s not.  It’s really just me.) last year when “we” did it, but this year… just wait!  Round 2!

That’s all for now.  Have a good Tuesday.

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“I can show you the world…

shining, shimmering, splendid!  Tell me princess, now why did you only just put me on your face?  I can open your eyes.  Take you wonder by wonder.  Over sideways and under on a magic carpet ride!”  This is the song I sang to L. the whole way home from LensCrafters after she got her first pair of glasses.  The song was supposed to be the glasses singing to her.  I changed a few lyrics.  Sure, some of the syllables have to be rushed through, but whatever.  It makes total sense.

Anyway, she was thrilled.  Putting them on, off, on, off: “I can read the sign.  I can’t read the sign.  I can see the clock.  I can’t see the clock.”  There was a lot of that happening.  She no longer has to sit with her nose glued to the television screen to watch a show.  She can see all the various lumps and bumps in her yogurt (a new discovery that doesn’t have me particularly thrilled.  She is a food-investigator.).  She’ll read the blackboard without scooting her chair close.  She can see the outlining of leaves on the trees and each one of Gracie’s single hairs.  It’s a whole new world!  And that is why I sang the song.

a bloggers’ yard sale?

+NOTE: I’ll be updating as things FLY OFF THE SHELVES or rather, as i slowly sell them.

i’m purging.  some of this stuff might go to consignment, goodwill, ebay… all of the various places that things go when people purge.  but, i thought i’d at least offer it to you fine folks first.

prices are low.  demand is high.  get it while you can (the first is the only true statement).

e-mail me if you’re interested: bridget.c.hunt@gmail.com.  i will ship!
this is the same pillow, different design on each side.
i have two of them.  literally with the tags on (impulse buy?) from urban outfitters.
girls size 2.  they were worn maybe 10 times.  stupid.
i actually really like these but they’re just too wide for my narrow foot.
size 8.
excuse my unpainted, chipping toenail.  
these are a size 7 from UO and my foot just slips all over the place in them 
(again, narrow feet).  wore a few times.
le sport sac bag and change purse.  
white flats, hardly worn.  size 8.
note: sale is only for 1 shoe.  to use as a planter?
just kidding. i have two.
sweet pea tank, size small.  don’t think i even wore it.
  and ooh!  a little stomach action up in thur.
choc brown express small tank with gold details.
i think i wore this once.
various necklaces and a sad solo bangle.
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