I had enough questions about my last post that I thought I would throw out an end of the week sort of post. I bought the ornaments in 2000 at a Hallmark store, deeply discounted on clearance - the box still has the 75% sticker. At the time, I bought TONS of cool HP stuff at a deep discount - a Gargoyle bank for my mom, bookends and some more ornaments. I am glad I did, because after the movies began coming out, much of the things you can buy now are based on the movies and not the book's illustrations.
Anyway! I did find the ornaments on eBay, if any of you are really interested. The tree itself is a tiny tree purchased at Hobby Lobby - it is actually supposed to be a placecard holder, which is why it is so tiny. I LOVE teeny, tiny Christmas trees and I have TWO more lurking in storage. However, I also have TWO small kids (who also lurk in the basement on occasion).
There is a reason why the Harry Potter tree is on the mantel.
Completely and utterly tangential and pretty much apropos of nothing whatsoever:
While at the gym yesterday, I was subjected to an episode of Dr. Phil where the mom was distraught about her daughter getting tattooes. For some reason, I found this amusing, yet horrifying because it led me to ponder - How will Team Chaos defy Manoj and me?
Piercings? Whatever. After all, Manoj's people are a Piercing People and our kids can brag that their Grandma Lilly had her NOSE pierced, no?? Awesome! Rock on, Grandma Lilly!!
Tattoos? Whatever. I am considering getting one myself (a 1912 Jayhawk on my ankle, which I have ALWAYS WANTED and nearly got for my 30th birthday and damned well may get for my 40th.)
Skimpy clothes? Whatever. I am used to seeing nekkid teenagers running around. One trip to a shopping maul and you become visually numb to peekaboo butt cheeks.
And that is where the horror begins. I could only wish that piercings, tattoos and nekkidness and would be the worst of our problems.
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Normally, I delete spam, but that is one of the most ignorant pieces of spam I have ever received. I am leaving it up so that my skies are gray so that I can come back and read the stupidity and laugh maniacally.
If piercings, tattoos, and skimpy clothes are all Sweet Girl throws at me, I'll consider myself lucky indeed. I worry more about illicit substances and the Really Scary Stuff, you know?
I didn't even get that it was spam, I just thought some idiot was commenting on the wrong post. Heh.
I always get some grief from my in-laws about my son's hair being too log and shaggy, to which I say, if hairstyles are all he's got to fight with, I think I'm in good shape. If he shows up someday with some girl's blood in a vial on a chain around his neck, I might get a little worried. It's fun to watch their faces turn red.
I wonder the same thing about what my children may do in defiance. I've got tattoos and piercings myself, so that doens't worry me. I also did my fair share of drinking and sex, so meh. As long as it's done safely.
I think what would be most upsetting to me and my husband would be not going to college. He and I are both the first in our families to get a college degree, and we believe education is extremely important. Seriously, you want to be a musician? Fine, go to college and get a music degree. And while you are there, learn a little about math.
Thanks for the link - I got the Harry Potter ornaments. WHOOT!
I have 4 tattoos with plans for more (Let's meet up for 40th bday and get them together!). Hubby has 3. I think that will not bother us!
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haha I feel the exact same way, having a mother who has had everything pierced and over 9 tats as well as 12 inch pink mohawks, there is nothing my ids can do to shock me... However I do request they wait until they are over 21 to get a tattoo, considering I went through 2 years of painful tattoo removal on 4 tats!!
i think the can really through me for a loop by refusing to go to college! YIKES
sheesh throw not through lol... this is what happens when the thunder strikes in winter and Kya asks me why mom why...
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