Today is the first day of 2018. As I sit here reading back through my posts for the previous year, can I just say... WHAT THE HELL??
5 posts - that's it?!?! An entire YEAR has come and gone and I could only find time to put 5 stupid updates on this blog?! That is absolutely ridiculous, and that changes NOW.
I may not be the most fantastically interesting person in the world, but I have a lot of thoughts and feeling and emotions rattling around in my head (that's that lump 3 feet above my ass, for those wanting an A League of Their Own reference to start off the new year). And maybe there's not one single person on the planet that actually cares about me or my life or what's going on with me, but this blog cares. And do you know WHY it cares? Because it's MY blog and I say it does! MWAHAHAHA! (Sorry, I just had to get out that little bit of evil overlord just now.) And I owe it to this blog, and myself, to be more open and honest and communicative from now on. So it starts now.
Hello 2018, my name is Micah Sybouts - Mrs. Micah Sybouts, thank you very much. 2017 did bring me a husband, after all. It's (probably) very nice to meet you. I hope you enjoy your stay for the next 364 days, and I very much hope that we can be friends.
Monday, January 1, 2018
Sunday, December 17, 2017
Tis the Season
It's that time of year again... Ornament-laden trees, garland, tinsel, Christmas lights, fancy cookies... It's Christmas time!
This has always been my favorite time of year. I love the lights, the decorations, the spirit. And yes, I'm still a big kid inside and I love getting presents!
This year I'm experiencing an extra big helping of Christmas Spirit. I am so freaking excited for Christmas!! We are going to have a full house this year; Jason's sister is coming up from Las Vegas (with husband and toddler in tow), and his parents are coming over from Yakima. My sister-in-law and her family will be staying with us, and the parents will be 2 minutes away at Quest Resort. MY parents will be joining us for Christmas dinner, and M1 and M2 will be here through Christmas morning.
This will be the first time the girls get to meet their new aunt, uncle, and cousin, and they couldn't be more excited.
The girls and I put up the decorations the weekend after Thanksgiving, and looking at the twinkling lights every night makes me so happy.
This has always been my favorite time of year. I love the lights, the decorations, the spirit. And yes, I'm still a big kid inside and I love getting presents!
This year I'm experiencing an extra big helping of Christmas Spirit. I am so freaking excited for Christmas!! We are going to have a full house this year; Jason's sister is coming up from Las Vegas (with husband and toddler in tow), and his parents are coming over from Yakima. My sister-in-law and her family will be staying with us, and the parents will be 2 minutes away at Quest Resort. MY parents will be joining us for Christmas dinner, and M1 and M2 will be here through Christmas morning.
This will be the first time the girls get to meet their new aunt, uncle, and cousin, and they couldn't be more excited.
The girls and I put up the decorations the weekend after Thanksgiving, and looking at the twinkling lights every night makes me so happy.
I hope that everyone out there has a wonderful Christmas. Peace and love to you, one and all.
Sunday, November 5, 2017
Thus It Begins...
So Friday brought the first snow of the 2017 winter season, and can I just say YUCK!!
I get that snow is simply a matter of fact when you live in this area. I really do. But did it have to start SO damn early this time around??
I know there is no point whatsoever in bitching about something that is completely and utterly out of my control, but that doesn't mean bitching doesn't make me feel just a tiny bit better, because it does.
I get that snow is simply a matter of fact when you live in this area. I really do. But did it have to start SO damn early this time around??
I know there is no point whatsoever in bitching about something that is completely and utterly out of my control, but that doesn't mean bitching doesn't make me feel just a tiny bit better, because it does.
Thursday, November 2, 2017
I GOT A DOG!!!!!!
So I have wanted a dog all my own for my entire adult life. Something that I picked out and raised from a puppy. Some 4-legged canine that I could be there for and love and take care of for its entire life. I've been bringing this up to Jason for months and he's repeatedly shot me down for several valid, logical reasons. But last month something changed and he gave in and took me to get a puppy!!!
His name is Bosco, and he's about 4 months old now...
He is a purebred beagle, and he is the 4-legged love of my life. He is SO CUTE and SO SWEET and SO PLAYFUL and I am SO FREAKING HAPPY!!!
He is also my new snuggle buddy...
And did I mention how much better my naps are these days?
This little love bug is my baby boy, and I look forward to so many happy years of walks, playtime, puppy kisses and companionship.
Oh, and did I mention the fact that he thinks he's a shoulder dog??
His name is Bosco, and he's about 4 months old now...
He is a purebred beagle, and he is the 4-legged love of my life. He is SO CUTE and SO SWEET and SO PLAYFUL and I am SO FREAKING HAPPY!!!
He is also my new snuggle buddy...
And did I mention how much better my naps are these days?
This little love bug is my baby boy, and I look forward to so many happy years of walks, playtime, puppy kisses and companionship.
Oh, and did I mention the fact that he thinks he's a shoulder dog??
Saturday, May 27, 2017
Vacation!
Today is the first day of my first real and proper vacation in a very long time. A vacation where I am actually GOING somewhere. In this case I am going to visit my best friend and soul sister in Los Angeles.
I am of course very excited for this trip, although I'll be more excited when the plane I haven't boarded yet lands safely in LA. Assuming the plane doesn't crash and my severe fear of flying doesn't cause me an aneurysm, I'll have many adventures to write about as the week goes on.
Fingers crossed!
I am of course very excited for this trip, although I'll be more excited when the plane I haven't boarded yet lands safely in LA. Assuming the plane doesn't crash and my severe fear of flying doesn't cause me an aneurysm, I'll have many adventures to write about as the week goes on.
Fingers crossed!
Tuesday, January 3, 2017
Making Changes
Well hello there 2017, I didn't see you come in. How are you? Have you been briefed on what happened with your predecessor? Are you ready for what's ahead?
Yeah, me neither. But all we can do is try.
I'll tell you what I'm going to do this year 2017, I'm going to make myself better. Not in a great big, grandiose way, but in several small ways that, given enough time, will eventually become greater than the sum of the parts. I'm going to start by giving up sweets. Not forever, but definitely for now. Over the last several months I have developed a physical addiction to chocolate, and that's not an addiction my health or my waistline can afford to keep up. I'm also going to start walking. 30 minutes on the treadmill every evening will not only get me into a more active state of mind, but will also help get my waistline back down to a more reasonable size.
Now I want to make it very clear 2017 that these are not resolutions. These are changes that I am making to my lifestyle. These are some little things I am doing to make me a better version of myself.
I'm going go and relax for a while. I hope you're able to handle things 2017. Let me know if there's anything I can do for you.
Yeah, me neither. But all we can do is try.
I'll tell you what I'm going to do this year 2017, I'm going to make myself better. Not in a great big, grandiose way, but in several small ways that, given enough time, will eventually become greater than the sum of the parts. I'm going to start by giving up sweets. Not forever, but definitely for now. Over the last several months I have developed a physical addiction to chocolate, and that's not an addiction my health or my waistline can afford to keep up. I'm also going to start walking. 30 minutes on the treadmill every evening will not only get me into a more active state of mind, but will also help get my waistline back down to a more reasonable size.
Now I want to make it very clear 2017 that these are not resolutions. These are changes that I am making to my lifestyle. These are some little things I am doing to make me a better version of myself.
I'm going go and relax for a while. I hope you're able to handle things 2017. Let me know if there's anything I can do for you.
Saturday, November 26, 2016
Thanksgiving 2016
This Thanksgiving was the first holiday in our new, blended family, and can I just say... It was PERFECT!! Hands-down the best Thanksgiving I have ever been a part of. Everything from the food to the company was absolutely phenomenal, and I couldn't be more grateful for my life right now if I tried.
J's parents came into town to Spend Turkey Day with us (they live in Moxee, WA). This was their first time meeting my daughters, and that went really well. My children were charming and adorable as usual, and won their hearts over in no time. MY parents also came over for dinner, which made me happy in a way I can't properly describe. So J's parents got to meet them as well, and that was just a great. My parents really like his folks, and vice-versa. Even our dads, who are generally both quiet and non-talkative with a hint of social awkwardness got along really well. They have a lot of things in common and were chatting away for a good hour before dinner was ready. Watching them was both amusing and heart-warming.
The food, once everything was done cooking and served up, was absolutely fantastic.
Out menu included Turkey (courtesy of J and myself), Ham (courtesy of my step-mom Dianna), Cranberry Sauce (Me and Dianna each made some), Stuffing (Jason), Broccoli Souffle (Jason), Green Bean Casserole (Dianna), Mashed Potatoes (Yours Truly), King's Hawaiian Rolls (Walmart), and Gravy (Jason). Not just any gravy, mind you... this was the absolute best, most DELICIOUS gravy I have ever had in my life. I was literally eating it by the spoonful before dinner was officially served.
This holiday marked the first of many. many more to come for J and I, and I can't wait to see how the rest of them go. I am so grateful and full of love and joy right now.
J's parents came into town to Spend Turkey Day with us (they live in Moxee, WA). This was their first time meeting my daughters, and that went really well. My children were charming and adorable as usual, and won their hearts over in no time. MY parents also came over for dinner, which made me happy in a way I can't properly describe. So J's parents got to meet them as well, and that was just a great. My parents really like his folks, and vice-versa. Even our dads, who are generally both quiet and non-talkative with a hint of social awkwardness got along really well. They have a lot of things in common and were chatting away for a good hour before dinner was ready. Watching them was both amusing and heart-warming.
The food, once everything was done cooking and served up, was absolutely fantastic.
Out menu included Turkey (courtesy of J and myself), Ham (courtesy of my step-mom Dianna), Cranberry Sauce (Me and Dianna each made some), Stuffing (Jason), Broccoli Souffle (Jason), Green Bean Casserole (Dianna), Mashed Potatoes (Yours Truly), King's Hawaiian Rolls (Walmart), and Gravy (Jason). Not just any gravy, mind you... this was the absolute best, most DELICIOUS gravy I have ever had in my life. I was literally eating it by the spoonful before dinner was officially served.
This holiday marked the first of many. many more to come for J and I, and I can't wait to see how the rest of them go. I am so grateful and full of love and joy right now.
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