By Cemeeli

November 26, 2008 9:00 AM | Link to this

Hello to all that are a part of the Blog Family!

This is a lovely time of year…my favorite.

I am thankful that God still sits on the throne, and that he is still King of all kings!

I’m so thankful, that I have the right-mind to know prayer works.

I am also thankful for my dysfunctional family, my friends, and my beloved son that has been crafting T’sgiving cartoon art to share and show with the family on Thursday.

I am thankful for the homeless man (Mr. James) that reminds me that I can not save the world, but I can do my part with what I have.

What’s your best advice when it comes to meeting your significant other’s family?

Blanca Be yourself, enjoy the flow, keep it light, don’t insult anyone, and don’t over-eat!

Oohhh, I’m so sleepy. Why am I up? (i’m sure as heck not cooking.)Who’s cooking today? I’ll be your food critic if you need one.

By Raqi

November 26, 2008 9:03 AM | Link to this

Giving thanks for family…

I am very thankful for my family. The immediate and the extended. Those that I like and those that I don’t like. Those that like me and those that don’t like me.

Family is one of the most important entities in our lives. I have come to learn that you can choose your family. Just because you are born in a certain lineage does not mean those people are the only family that you have or can have. I have a family of friends and relatives that are very dear and close to me. Some by blood, some by marriages and some just by acquaintances that we have made over the years.

I am also very thankful for those that have gone on that I had the good fortune of having in my life for even a short period of time. All of the lessons learned, advice offered and encouragement given has been very much appreciated.

By Raqi

November 26, 2008 9:05 AM | Link to this

LOL Cemeeli. I am not sleepy but I am tired. I will start cooking this evening for tomorrow. We are expecting about 25 guests.

By Cemeeli

November 26, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this

Welcome back Raqi.

Were M, and your travels nice?

I’m already knowing you can smell Friday!

By DuShawn

November 26, 2008 9:11 AM | Link to this

Today is such a blessed day.

By Raqi

November 26, 2008 9:20 AM | Link to this

Thank you Cemeeli. And yes our trip was very nice. My father-in-law had a very nice service on Monday. His family and friends said some wonderful things about him and after knowing him for 8 years I can attest to the truth that was spoken. I only hope when that day come for me that I will have been such an inspiration to those whose lives I am a part of. He will surely be missed. sniff

And yes I am so looking forward to Friday. I haven’t really shopped like I like to in a while now.

By RELL - ORIG since 1972

November 26, 2008 9:22 AM | Link to this

I am thankful that i am still upright and breathing to enjoy another Turkey day…..and my TOS fam…..and my new friends that i have made…you know who you are….and my family…..ooo and my mind/sanity……and i am thankful that thru all the abust i have stuck on my body..i am thankful that the plumbing still works!!!!

By Willie Dynamite

November 26, 2008 9:27 AM | Link to this

Happy Thanksgiving

Day before Thanksgiving should be a Holiday Why am I working today???

On Topic-no horror stories when meeting the folks. Just be yourself and It’ll work out for better or worse.

By MELO

November 26, 2008 9:29 AM | Link to this

We are expecting about 25 guests

25 guests Raqi and we didnt get the invite??..lol?

Happy ThanxGiving everyone!! My wife is cooking for our small family that includes my divorced lil bro and my nephew(his son) and then we visiting some friends house later for some more feasting…ummmmmm.So its all Good!! Luv u all BLOG FAM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

By Cemeeli

November 26, 2008 9:33 AM | Link to this

Raqi know that your father in law has taken the way that God would have it, and he is in a better place. No pain, right?

Keep your spirits up, and honor every Thanksgiving here on out, to that of your FIL & family members who have lead the way before us, hopefully that will met Glory someday.

By Raqi

November 26, 2008 9:38 AM | Link to this

melo you didn’t get it? It must have gotten lost in the mail.

Yes. M and counted last night and it will be 25 not including the two of us. I will be meeting a few new relatives on tomorrow. In fact the majority of the people that will be at our house are family by marriage. My younger brother and my sons are my only blood kin that will be there. Everybody is my husband’s family and their spouses and kids.

I am going to try to find some movies tonight while out that the kids can watch. Got to have something to keep all of those kids busy. If Mason’s family is anything like mine, they will arrive hours early just to mingle. Dinner will be at 7pm so I expect to start seeing people arrive as early as 3 or 4pm. And knowing my brother he will be here in the morning for breakfast.

By Poppa Grande

November 26, 2008 9:39 AM | Link to this

Good Morning…

First, I am thankful that I don’t have to depend on my wife to keep me awake while I’m driving at 2AM.

I am thankful for Shoney’s and their breakfast buffet. I am thankful for the hog that gave its life so that I could have a good breakfast. I am thankful for the farmer who grew the potatoes that were made into such wonderful hash browns that I helped myself to seconds. Also, I thank that nice people at Shoney for preparing all things just for me. God knew that I was thankful by the way that I was eating it.

I am thankful for Wag-A-Lot boarding so I didn’t have to deal with two dogs during this trip. They have made the trip before but not this time.

Most of all, I am thankful for opportunity for all the family and friends to get together once again for a joyous occasion.

Raqi

I send my condolences to you and your husband’s family. I know from experience how hard it is to lose someone this close to thanksgiving.

My grandpa was buried the Wednesday (like today) before Thanksgiving 1998. (10 years ago) It was a tough one to be sure, seeing that empty spot at the table tugs at the heart really strong.

But we got through it together. I’m sure that you and your husband’s family will do the same.

By Cemeeli

November 26, 2008 9:41 AM | Link to this

WillieD What’s really on your mind? Lol.

Hey.

By abc

November 26, 2008 9:47 AM | Link to this

I was married for 20 years and never met my father-in-law. After a few years of absorbing hatred and rudeness from her mother, I declared that she wasn’t allowed in my house if I was there. I’d send the wife and kids on vacations with her mother and go do something else for myself.

In-laws don’t necessarily have to suck, but they sure can. Don’t try too hard, Blanca, just be yourself!

By The Truth

November 26, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this

Good morning folks.

Thank goodness my sister is cooking. I hope she makes that mac and cheese.

On topic: I’ve NEVER felt jitters about meeting a mates family. Fugg em if they don’t like me. I didn’t know folks still thought like that. (The Truth now looks at the sand clock)

Personally, I like getting the most obnoxious one and cussiing his azz out. It’s amazing how families let members develope rude behavior and just allow it to go on.

By M.

November 26, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this

You are definately right Blanca. It can be wierd. This year will be wierd because we are all going to my aunt’s and she really loved the girl that was in my life last time we all gathered, but now she decided to move on. My aunt was a supervisor for someone my ex knew. So tomorrow I just have to fight off the where is she, what happend with yall questions, and will yall get back together. Id rather just get drunk and watch the Dallas Cowboys!!!!

By Staceye AKA Black Mamba

November 26, 2008 9:54 AM | Link to this

I am going to search for my real family! I think I was switched at birth! They are all wack jobs! So I will allow no man to meet man family! Ok well maybe my parents…but the rest of those locos…HELL NO!!!!! LOL

By For Real

November 26, 2008 9:56 AM | Link to this

What up Blog Fam!

I’m thankful that HE never gave up on me inspite of the foul stuff I’ve done. I’m thankful for my sons. I’m thankful for my family. I’m thankful for my friends.

Blanca have sex with him in the car just before you get to his parent’s house. That way neither of you will be nervous.

By Raqi

November 26, 2008 9:58 AM | Link to this

Cemeeli yep.

Poppa M and his brother chose to bury him on Monday so that it wouldn’t be closer to the holiday that it is. He passed last Thursday afternoon and his remains were in VA by Saturday and he was buried on Monday. It helped with them knowing that he was in fact dying. They were able to make the proper arrangements early, especially since he was being sent to VA. The doctor had given them an estimated time.

You know you never can cover every issue that is to be covered in a marriage. Sometimes you don’t realize it’s an issue until it’s an issue. I found out M has a burial plot in VA that he wants me to use if he goes before me. And he wants me to be buried in the one beside it. I on the other have 4 plots here that I already own that I figured 2 could be used for us. He wants us to be there and I want us to be here and it’s just one of the things that you don’t think about. We ended the discussion with me saying ‘you’ll be dead so you wont know where I buried you’. He responded with ‘I would hope you will honor my dying wish when that time comes.’

As of now the matter is still unresolved.

By Mo (aka Moeisha)

November 26, 2008 10:02 AM | Link to this

Morning All! Happy Thanksgiving to Everyone!

Well I am thankful that at 33 I still dont have to cook for Thanksgiving! LOL! The most I have to do is some dessert. Seriously though I am thankful that my brother will be home for the holiday for the first time in years. I am thankful for all of my family members though I swear some of them are poster children for certain mental disorders. I am thankful for all of my friends (my blog buddies too).

On topic: I am like Truth, never had an issue with meeting the folks of any of my past SOs. I treat folks parents with the same repsect that I would treat my own until something changes it. If they like me, fine and if they dont fine.

By kimmie

November 26, 2008 10:06 AM | Link to this

Happy Thanksgiving Blog Fam!

I am going to south GA(Thomasville) to my grandmama’s for T-day. I am driving down with my aunt and we have done all the cooking except the cornish hens & ham, which we will do tomorrow morning. I did turnip greens, a rum cake & a chocolate cake(grandmama’s favorite). I’m also taking her some other goodies that she likes that I get from Trader Joes. I am so thankful for my grandmother! She is the last surviving parent that I have. She is 86, but very together & independant, though my cousins that live nearby help look out for her. The church really helps her out a lot too, bringing her meals once a week.

Thomasville is a small little town about 30 miles from the Fla border. It is called the City of Roses and they have a Rose Show & parade every year. My mom & her brothers & sister used to be in the parade often when they were kids. I am looking forward to going shopping the day after Thanksgiving. The little downtown is like a little village, kinda like Virginia-Highlands here, and they have a lot of funky shops and cool places to eat. A few coffee shops with fireplaces and computers to log on. There is a great place to get chilli dogs and old-timey Coca Cola in the glass bottles, with tables on the sidewalk you can eat at. There is a shoe store that gets cool shoes I don’t always see in the ATL. A wonderful childrens store called Frills and Freckles. Yeah, I can’t wait.

There is nothing I love more than family. Some family members I have to love from afar even though they live nearby. I also have a few sets of friends that I consider family and they have made me a part of theirs.

I met my SO’s parents this past Sunday. They are here from Cleveland for the holiday. They are very nice people and welcomed me with open arms.

I miss my SO already.

By Willie Dynamite

November 26, 2008 10:08 AM | Link to this

Similac I’m just trying to make a BS work day feel dandy. whats good with you? Hope you have safe and happy travels.

By Poppa Grande

November 26, 2008 10:11 AM | Link to this

Raqi

My grandpa was given less than 24 hours to live when he arrived at the hospital. He survived in ICU for 3 weeks without life support following a major heart attack.

He died over that weekend, but one of my cousins was in the military stationed in Germany. He wanted to attend and planned to come anyway for Thanksgiving. So, we waited the extra day.

After that experience, I told my wife that if I go before her she should pretend that we are Jewish. Just get it done nice and quick. No waiting for anyone. No wake…no need for 2 funerals. Don’t spend ton of money on it either or I will come back and haunt her. No remark period during the service. No one seems to observe the 3 minute limitation.

We have already done wills and living wills. If we both die, our pooches will be some rich canines….j/k.

By Cemeeli

November 26, 2008 10:14 AM | Link to this

Mo I havn’t cooked for Thanksgiving in years! I’m with you. My moms, aunts and uncles, can throw down, but they don’t think us neices and nephews have learned the skills. So we keep allowing them to take the lead all these years.

Out of all my grandma’s grandkids only 4 of my cousins make a dish for Thanksgiving.

The rest of us we just sit around and play games, roast each other, and talk crazy to the new boyrfriends/girlfriends (sorry Blanca) that come to the festivities.

PoppaG Wake up. Lol…Not special thanks to the hog that laid his life down so that you can have hot-pipping bacon at Shoney’s? HA!

By Poppa Grande

November 26, 2008 10:19 AM | Link to this

Kimmie

Thomasville is a nice little place. If I’m not mistaken, it is the home of Charlie Ward. My wife and his wife are friends from back in the day.

I’ve been there a few times. I don’t think the it is far from Tallahassee, FL. When my cousins graduated from FAMU and FSU, we had banquets there at some place in town (I don’t remember the place).

Enjoy your holiday.

By Leggs

November 26, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this

My condolences to you and your family Raqi. Here’s a group blog hug from the entire WLB!

Blanca, the only you can do that will sit right with you at the end of the day is BE YOURSELF! Remember, it has been posted every which away about the “representive” showing up first. Don’t represent. Bring your true self to the table.

ForReal, she can’t go in there smelling like sex (ROFL). If they have a dog, it may bite her!

By Bit-O-Hunny

November 26, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this

Morning blog fam..Wow..I’ve been away for a minute, but I feel so much holiday love in this place happy sigh

This will be my first Thanksgiving not having dinner back home with my family. I was invited to have dinner with my guy and his family. Although I’ve met most of them, I’m sure there will be more family members joining. So there could be a different family dynamic going on but I’m not even concerned.

My contribution to the family feast is my famous sweet potato pies. I’m making two. My family, back home, are more upset that they pies won’t be there than the fact that I won’t. In any event, I love the holidays and am so excited about them this year for a number of reasons. I do plan to shop Fri. and Sat with my cousin who’s driving over Thursday night. In addition to watching the AL vs. Auburn game and celebrating my dear friend’s 30th b’day Saturday. Busy days ahead but I wouldn’t have it any other way.

ps. Checking out of the work spot at 2pm today, off Thursday and Friday YAAY!!!!

Happy Thanksgiving to you all

now back to work for me

By Cemeeli

November 26, 2008 10:20 AM | Link to this

WillieD What’s dandy is = you have a job and you have a family to go home too. Hellz i’d say you ARE ahead of the game. :)

Cee is making the boy take those AND 1 satin pants, and velour Sean John sweatsuits out his luggage so that he wont look like he’s an Like Mike groupie. LOL…we travel tonight…

Did you cop some coupons for your sons sneakers?

By kimmie

November 26, 2008 10:21 AM | Link to this

Raqi - Sorry for your loss. I know you are tired and then you have to cook as well! How is your hubby doing? It’s hard not having loved ones you’ve lost around for the holidays. Even though it’s been 12 years since I lost Mom, the holidays make it feel like yesterday.

By The Truth

November 26, 2008 10:30 AM | Link to this

Raqi so sorry for your loss.

Kimmie you’re heading to the boonies. Thats dam near florida. I get depressed going to south georgia now. It’s like driving into the 60’s. LOL

Poppa I agree. When I go throw me in the furnace and let me go. I’m trying to get as much as I can out of everyday so I’ll have no regrets, except for not knocking off a friend of mine that had DD’s. LOL

The worst part about thanksgiving is having to spend time with my niece. I hate that chick, and yes I know hate is a strong word. She is a total piece of chit. I had to tell her azz where not family anymore. What a fuggin waste.

By Poppa Grande

November 26, 2008 10:31 AM | Link to this

Cee

Wake up. Lol…Not special thanks to the hog that laid his life down so that you can have hot-pipping bacon at Shoney’s? HA!

I am actually wide awake. I got home at 6:00 PM last night and went straight to bed. I woke up at 12:30 AM and we left at 1:15 AM (We packed on Monday). 6.5 hours of straight sleep is more than I have been getting lately. So, I actually feel refreshed. I kinda felt like a kid on Christmas morning. I am always excited to come out here to the Charleston, SC area.

I slept so more from 7:30 to 9:00 this morning when we got into the house out here.

We have to head to the Piggly Wiggly for some stuff, but my mother-in-law pretty much has things straight. Well, she is retired so what else does she have to do?

Guess what? They still do the green stamp thing at the Piggly Wiggly out here.

One more thing…I am thankful that my wife’s cousin is still in the air force. We will shop on base on Friday!!!

By kimmie

November 26, 2008 10:32 AM | Link to this

Poppa - Charlie Ward Sr. went to high school with my aunt that I’m riding down with. We’ll probably roll by & see him when we make our visiting rounds. My aunt keeps in touch with him.

Last T-day we took a little driving tour of FAMU & FSU. My aunt’s best friend went to FAMU and that was the 1st time she had been back in over 30 years. She could not believe how much had changed. We did some nice shopping in Tallahasee too and went to this buffet that was like Golden Corral times 3. Absolutely anything you could think of eating they had!

By Raqi

November 26, 2008 10:40 AM | Link to this

Thanks everyone. And Leggs I will pass the sentiments of that hug on to my husband and his family.

Truth I too hate it when that one obnoxious relative shows and always manages to stay the longest.

abc I feel your pain. But I had to deal with my m-i-l. She even stayed with us a few times.

Mo and Cemeeli I actually enjoy cooking for the holidays. All I ask is stay around and help clean up and don’t waste the food. I hate it when folks load their plates up and then mess over it and then go back for seconds. But yeah, I like to cook.

By Cemeeli

November 26, 2008 10:42 AM | Link to this

PoppaG Charleston SC is beautiful! You know it has a lil Savananh flavor. I really enjoy visiting those towns.

Guess what? They still do the green stamp thing at the Piggly Wiggly out here.

You lying!?! I remember that when grandma was living.

By Mo (aka Moeisha)

November 26, 2008 10:45 AM | Link to this

Cemeeli We do the same things, cousins sitting around clowning & taking shots, picking at the new SO’s that show up. I am the oldest girl so my new SO was always bait for these types of gatherings!! We also watch the Bayou Classic and whatever other games are on.

Raqi My condolences to you chica…

By Raqi

November 26, 2008 10:50 AM | Link to this

Poppa and Cemeeli I think it was Winn Dixie that used to have the green stamps also. I remember going with my mother to get a toaster that she was purchasing with her collected green stamps.

By RELL - ORIG since 1972

November 26, 2008 10:51 AM | Link to this

@raqi…condolences love…..

By Poppa Grande

November 26, 2008 10:54 AM | Link to this

Cee

We are on one of the islands off the coast of Charleston, SC.

Yes, it is a sister city of Savannah. If we get back to the mainland and take Savannah Highway (HWY 17) we can get to Savannah in about an hour. We may go down on Saturday.

I’m not lying about the green stamps. It is only at the Piggly Wiggly though. Food Lion doesn’t do it. So, I don’t know how much longer that they will continue it.

I remember my grandma getting ticked if we didn’t bring back her stamps from Winn Dixie back in the day. We’d get a good talkin’ to.

Also, I’m thankful that Comcast has seasonal service out here. Just call them on the way out here and they turn it on. Because, Charleston channels don’t show much. At least, I can get my ESPN and HBO. The cable modem is allowing me to blog.

By SexyCool

November 26, 2008 10:56 AM | Link to this

thankful for the breath of life and all that it allows me to enjoy…family, friends, fun and so on…

no jitters about meeting family…most memorable encounter…this past july when we went to coach’s family reunion…

we pulled up at his cousin’s house…she and her husband were in their yard…he got out and greeted them, i stayed in the car because he said that we were just dropping by for a moment…

while he was talking to her, i noticed that she kept trying to peek around him to see who was in the truck…after a few minutes…i let the window down and waved…when she saw it was me, she bursts out with, “Oooooh, I’m so glad to see you made it back. This is your 3rd or 4th trip home with him. You must be doing something right or you got some real good stuff. THIS is a record breaker.”

because i know her personality…instead of being offended…i laughed my arse off…

By Raqi

November 26, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this

Breaking News “The Tom turkey has been purchased. I repeat the Tom turkey has been purchased.”

I just received a call from M that there is a 28 lbs turkey now sitting in my kitchen sink. He also took it upon himself to buy the collards, hamhocks, string beans, sweet potatoes, white potatoes, okra, onions, bell peppers and celery. He went to the Auburn market downtown. If I didn’t appreciate him before today, now I do.

I am thankful for a husband who occasionally takes the initiative to get things done. Now if I can just get him to unload the dishwasher or scrub the toilet when I am out from time to time…

Thanks Mo and Rell.

By Blanca

November 26, 2008 11:00 AM | Link to this

Thanks for the tips everyone! I think I’m most stressed about baking something for the fam to eat…Lord, that could be the deal-breaker, or at least the source of incessant teasing for the next few decades. Oh, and For Real …I’m sure Roland would appreciate your advice!

By Cemeeli

November 26, 2008 11:05 AM | Link to this

PoppaG

If you take the bridge into town it should be less than an hour. i’m a lil speedy. I have gotten a $700 ticket flying down there to a wedding.

The Savannah River Walk is a beautiful sight from the bridge.

By Poppa Grande

November 26, 2008 11:06 AM | Link to this

Raqi

Now if I can just get him to unload the dishwasher or scrub the toilet when I am out from time to time…

Whoa, slow down now…lol. We must crawl before we walk.

By Raqi

November 26, 2008 11:09 AM | Link to this

LMAO Sexycool. Sometimes you will get that “oh you still around look”. It comes with a sneer from some and a happy to see you greeting from others. In laws. LOL

I think I got that look from Mason’s mom everytime I saw her. Even when she woke up in my house and sat at my kitchen table.

By The Truth

November 26, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this

We all have alot to be thankful for. Every time I think about having a pity party I hear about somebody thats really hurting and I reschedule. There are some folks out here in real bad shape.

Lets all make a pact to make 2009 the best year yet. I can’t wait to get it on and poppin. LOL

Seal’s “A change is gonna come” is so so cool and old school sounding.

By Poppa Grande

November 26, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this

SexyCool

We still get those words after 10 years.

I usually respond with it has taken her this long to get me trained this much. I don’t think that she wants to start over some miscellaneous dude, so she stays around.

By Cemeeli

November 26, 2008 11:14 AM | Link to this

Mo we kin. My folks laugh more than i do. Them fools wait til i get settled in and messing around with the youngins and then come ask me something they know imma be like: Oh’ yall playin’ and we all be clownin’. My Uncle said i looked like a lollipop on crack lastyear (i did loose alot) and all my cousins started sending me text messages w/ numbers to rehab centers.

Now if I can just get him to unload the dishwasher or scrub the toilet when I am out from time to time…

Raqi

You mean to tell me i’m fighing a losing battle with the boy?

By Raqi

November 26, 2008 11:21 AM | Link to this

LOL Poppa. I guess I better be thankful for what I can get.

When my oldest son was about 14 months we started to worry because he didn’t seem like he was ever going to walk. My then husband walked in the room one day and saw him walking. He walked so well it was obvious that he had been walking for a while, he just would rather be carried in my arms.

Said that to say, Mason can walk, skip, hop and jump he just chooses not to since I can do it for him. LOL

By Poppa Grande

November 26, 2008 11:26 AM | Link to this

Truth

*We all have alot to be thankful for. Every time I think about having a pity party I hear about somebody thats really hurting and I reschedule. There are some folks out here in real bad shape. *

I agree.

Everytime that I start to have a pity party, I remember an old saying that my grandma used to say:

I complained about needing new shoes until I met a man with no feet

In other words, there is always someone in a worse shape than you.

There have been years that me and my lil brothers have done “Hosea Feed the Hungry” for Thanksgiving. It puts a lot into perspective. As a matter of fact, I donated some money to Mrs. Elizabeth (Omilami) last week. They are anticipating a long line tomorrow. She says that she expects more hispanics to be there than before because of the construction slow down.

It is a truly an experience that reminds you to be thankful for what you have.

Seal’s “A change is gonna come” is so so cool and old school sounding.

Leela James does a very good rendition of that song. She has a pipes on her. She is old school in a young body.

By Raqi

November 26, 2008 11:27 AM | Link to this

Cemeeli see my response to Poppa. Don’t let him fool ya girl.

But you know sons are sorta different from husbands. It’s like with my boys I try to teach them independence around the house so when they get on their own, which my oldest has, they will know how to do different sorts of things. However, being a man-being they will forget it all once they find a woman that is willing to put up with them and their “i’m so helpless when it comes to house work and finding my own socks” shenanigans.

You gotta love ‘em.

By Mo (aka Moeisha)

November 26, 2008 11:31 AM | Link to this

Cemeeli My family is good for trying to clown folk!! I love it though, wouldnt trade it. And since I will be with my siblings I know it will be extra funny. Now if I can just talk my sister into getting the Moscato wine we’ll be cool….

Truth New Year’s is my favorite holiday so I am looking oh so forward to 2009! Like you there are times when I want the pity party and I remember that we are all struggling and there are may worse off than I. And I love Seal’s version of Change is Gonna Come

By Poppa Grande

November 26, 2008 11:34 AM | Link to this

Raqi

According to my parents, I took my time starting to walk. I was probably around 14-16 months or so.

I must have known that (like starting to work) once I started walking, I’d have to do it for the rest of my life. So, I must have enjoy being carried around. I do remember that my dad used to pick me up and put up on his shoulders and I would hold on to his ears.

By Cemeeli

November 26, 2008 11:46 AM | Link to this

Dynamite where you at bruh? this how we act when someone trying to give a hook-up. Hibbbet Sports is having a sale today (only) on items probably past season. It’s buy one get one 1/2 price on apparel and shoes.

By AmazonRed

November 26, 2008 11:58 AM | Link to this

Let me slip in her while it’s still morning. Morning!

I’m never nervous about meeting the man’s family. If they ended up not liking me, I know it’s an issue on their end not mine.

Beau’s sister doesn’t like anyone who takes time away from her brother. I’ve seen her tell one of his guy friends “I hate you for keeping Beau away from me.” She’s only half kidding. :-| And she’s like 34. LOL.

By Raqi

November 26, 2008 12:21 PM | Link to this

I was at Walgreen just a few minutes ago and I saw that Vaseline now have a lotion for men. It smells pretty good. Very manly but not overbearing. It made me think back to when we were discussing what is proper protocol for man-scaping.

I have always liked Vaseline handcream. It’s very effective especially in the colder seasons. I would imagine the product for men is just as effective. I considered getting a bottle for the marido, but being that it will clash with the cologne that he occasionally wears I opted not to. It may be a nice change though. I could get used to the smell if he is willing to forgo what he wears now. Maybe I’ll put together a Man-scaping basket to go along with his new trimmers. Make it all one big ole bundle of man-ess for me to rub up against and sniff. LOL

Now back to giving thanks…

I am thankful for handsomely groomed, nice smelling men-folk. There was one standing at the pharmacy counter when I walked up.

Window shopping - Priceless.

By Jamoca

November 26, 2008 12:23 PM | Link to this

just yaawwwmmmin’ with my eyes half closed… Hey ya’ll, and Happy Thanksgiving…

After being up late night (ranging from 12am-3am) for the past three nights doing what I love, I’m thankful this time of year only comes around ONCE A YEAR :-) B/C with the thought of an imminent roadtrip approaching, I had better find a way to schedule a much needed deep slumber; the road has a way of hynotizing folks as it is.

I think I’ll start with the 2.5 hrs while sitting under the hair dryer this afternoon… lookin’ like a bobble-head

I’m thankful for TTL…each with their own little personality, which I’m still not used to…but somethin’ about the two youngest ones…while I’m practically staggering in my footsteps, all the while sleep walking myself around the place.

One always asks me every morning, Mommie, how was your sleep? while standing on her tippy toes with her lips puckered up, to give me my daily forehead kiss (don’t know why on the forehead, like she’s the mama…) . Then there’s the little one, who somehow knows her que on when to give me my daily dose of an early morning chuckle. Today she sounds off on her big sis’ for eating the last bit of cookie crisp cereal and says “if you gonna keep this up Tee-Tee, then you need to get yo’self a job…eating up the cereal all the time!” LOL! (she picks up a bit too much from her great-grandma)

Thankful for the hard times too; so when those good times rolled on through, I had greater appreciation for them all.

By Willie Dynamite

November 26, 2008 12:28 PM | Link to this

Similac Sorry bout that, they tryn to make a bruh earn this lil popcone money today.

Da boy will be learning another lesson this yr for X-Mas. No J’s from me (coupon or not). He’ll get some $$ and gift cards. I told him this is the yr he steps up and think of the giving part instead of just receiving. We’ll see!!!

Raqi give M a break. Just like us, You cant have your Cake and Eat it too. lol

By SexyCool

November 26, 2008 12:31 PM | Link to this

jamoca…she kisses you on the forehead to avoid the dragon…lol…

By Raqi

November 26, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this

Thankful for the hard times too; so when those good times rolled on through, I had greater appreciation for them all.

Let the church say Amen.

By MELO

November 26, 2008 12:40 PM | Link to this

I was married for 20 years and never met my father-in-law now thats bullshizzle to the 5 degree!!

Raqi, i missed the announcement about ur father in law,sorry about that and wish u and ur fam well! There are some folks out here in real bad shape yep,so when u eating ur thanxgiven food(i know some of u men and some females too are real glutones,u punish that food) eat in moderation.Dekalb county EMS are tied up,what with all these fires.We dont want to request EMS for somebody who ate way too much and dont know how to stop!!

Now,what else i miss???

By Jamoca

November 26, 2008 12:43 PM | Link to this

SexyCool LOL! Tho’ it’s kinda funny how she just knows “her breaf ain’t kickin’” in the middle of the night, while standing right over me and glaring into my face and eyes saying: Maaaaa’…you ‘woke? LOL! I tell ya’, one time she did that and did not say a thing, I just felt/smelled her breath against my face…went to slowly open my eyes, and JUMPED UP HOLLARIN’!!! When I tell ya’ that chile came close to picking her little self up off the ground, b/c she almost got herself knocked out doing that mess! Scared the B’G-sus outta me! LMAO!!!

They loose that sweet baby breath smell when they begin to grow teeth and eat “people food”.

By Raqi

November 26, 2008 12:51 PM | Link to this

Willie Give yall a break?? LOL You menfolk give us those most welcomed irritations. You do a good deed but leave a big mess for us to clean up later. It’s like sweet sorrow.

Thank you for taking my car to get detailed…but did you have to smoke a darn smelly cigar while in it.

By MELO

November 26, 2008 12:53 PM | Link to this

My Uncle said i looked like a lollipop on crack lastyear (i did loose alot) and all my cousins started sending me text messages w/ numbers to rehab centers u can eat as much as u like on thanxgiven,u excused.Besides,u arent in dekalb,so,its all good.So u and Star Jones are cousins???

By Lisa

November 26, 2008 12:55 PM | Link to this

(1) Be yourself.

(2) Be sure to send a THANK YOU card or note.

By Raqi

November 26, 2008 1:05 PM | Link to this

Jamoca Enjoy that time because the day is coming when you will go from being their favorite person to their worst enemy. And you will do absolutely nothing to cause it.

My son will be in the house and I will forget he is there. I am so not the lady of his life any more. If he doesn’t need money or need to go somewhere that is further than a bike or skateboard ride away, he doesn’t need me.

I came this >< close to telling him to tell his dad to get the iPhone for him, but if I do that too many times he dad will turn out to be the favored parent in his eyes. Not that I am vying for the preferred parent role or anything, but heck I am the one who raised him alone for the first 10 years of his life. I gave birth to that big head spider monkey looking creature. I had to get an episiotomy as result of bringing that money grubbing rugrat into this world…oh sorry…a bit too much info there.

But yeah, let his dad pay to the upmost. And there is no love like a mother’s love.

By Cemeeli

November 26, 2008 1:13 PM | Link to this

WillieD give in! That why i wont be bymyself, Lol. I feel ya! I told my son if he think about he could afford my favorite chocolates. (not Godiva) I had enough when i worked there. But just alil box they sell in the drug store. His reply is he’d rather wait until he’s grown and can buy me a new car…okay boobie…

Melo Lol. I WAS Star’s cousin. I got my “get right” back. As far as i can tell it wasn’t gone to long. I feel better actually.

Whomever is a size 4 i have 4 suits u can have.

By Cemeeli

November 26, 2008 1:16 PM | Link to this

MocaMamma sup chica? That’s that Beauty Supply Store breaf’. You know Chou Lee’s breath is about deaf!

By Jamoca

November 26, 2008 1:19 PM | Link to this

Raqi My heart goes out to you and your family as well. Definitely a home-going celebration of one’s life…even tho’ it’s hard to part ways with those who we hold dear, but I’d rather not see my loved ones suffer either.

…and Amen indeed…I’m glad to have learned this lesson much earlier than later on down the road. Although we at times do not fully understand while going through, it begins to make more sense while going forward with life.

It definitely give you brighter perspective on what’s REALLY IMPORTANT in life.

Saying this again —-> And there is no love like a mother’s love. :-) Yeah, my grandmother reminds me often that I will miss these moments even when they’re getting on my last nerve…and she had 10 of ‘em.
Whew!…and she misses that! Talk about being the rock of the family…but admittedly, that’s what I want to be…heyal, that’s who I am. :-)

M’karyl please save me a wing or something of those cornish hens with a side of dressing. …yep, you know I remembered. ;-)

MyTwo bring me back one of them home-grown, corn-bread feed Mississippi-breds…just trap em’ to the roof of ya’ ride and we’ll work out the rest later. ;-) J/K

Cee LOL! you know what I’m talkin’ about…and God speed and traveling mercy to ya’ sis.

Truth The worst part about thanksgiving is having to spend time with my niece. I hate that chick, and yes I know hate is a strong word

I have two words for you - Anger Management. LOL! Aw heyal, you just need yourself a good hug :-0

You all have a joyous and memorable Thanksgiving!

I’m out this piece…

By Mo (aka Moeisha)

November 26, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this

Okay if it gets ANY slower at work, I swear I will be snoring like a freight train!

For you shoppers: remember Linens’N’Things is closing, there are a few good deals left online…..

Truth I have a cousin that grates my nerves almost as bad as your niece. I cannot stand lazy folk and she is the Queen B of laziness and lack of responsibility. However her parents allow her to get away with it so what can I say. I just dont hang with her cause it irks me that a dayum near 28yr old still doesnt have it somewhat together….

By Cemeeli

November 26, 2008 1:38 PM | Link to this

Since it’s a joyous season, should i not loose it when i find balled up dirty socks, candy wrapper paper, and game wires, in the creases of my sofa?

Headed out to the store…

Ya’ll be safe, and blessed, and productive, and loving,….

Happy Thanksgiving!

By Leggs

November 26, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this

Cemeeli, I’m a size 4…Here, over Here! Do you see me…here I is!!!

By Blanca

November 26, 2008 1:39 PM | Link to this

Lisa Be sure to send a THANK YOU card or note. For sure! I’ve already looked up their address. ;)

By Blue_Kolla

November 26, 2008 1:46 PM | Link to this

…strolling in like Uncle Willie whose been off slaying dragons over in the Asian jungles for the last 6 months.

Happy Thanksgiving all. I’m thankful that my fam made it down safely and that I didn’t have to drive the 9-11 hours up 95. Only thing that’s missing is my Pop. Now all we need, is for one of the youngin’s to say that they saw Main Man standing in the hallway… then we’ll be straight.

By Leggs

November 26, 2008 1:49 PM | Link to this

When I went to stay at my brother’s house a few years back, I was meeting his wife for the very first time. I wanted to bring a hostess gift and my silly, close-minded brother asked that I bring her a pot or two cuz she keeps burning them. So, Blanca, bring a hostess gift just for his mother along with the baked dish. No pots!

By The Truth

November 26, 2008 1:56 PM | Link to this

Cee please give those outfits to Leggs.

Bk whats up? Where you been hiding. Hope all is well.

Mo my ex-niece is 28 too and good for nothing. I got her a job when she first got here and she got fired. She’s been bouncing around ever since. The sad part is she has 2 beautiful kids but they have to exposed to that piece of chit. She couldn’t exist if she didn’t have my sister to carry her sorry azz. Thats another story though.

By Blanca

November 26, 2008 2:07 PM | Link to this

Leggs So, Blanca, bring a hostess gift just for his mother along with the baked dish. So true! Debating the merits of an elegant candle (none of that cheap stuff; I’m a candle snob) or perhaps a set of Christmas-themed dessert plates. Or something else entirely. I wish I already knew her taste!

By Leggs

November 26, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this

Candles are good gifts. A nice cystal decorative bowl would be nice, as well…T.G. Maxx has an abundance at very reasonable prices!

By SexyCool

November 26, 2008 2:15 PM | Link to this

blanca…you really don’t want to look like you’re trying TOO hard…

however…a bottle of wine is always a nice gift…(unless she’s a teetotaler…)

By Mo (aka Moeisha)

November 26, 2008 2:52 PM | Link to this

Truth my cousin doesnt have any kids but she manages to bring sorry azz men to our family gatherings, flauting them as if they are something great. They are normally as trifling as she is, if not worse. My parents both got her jobs and she lost both of those. She wants a job (and anything else) to be handed to her, forget actually working for something. Mo is sighing b/c her blood pressure is creeping up just typing this

By Leggs

November 26, 2008 3:16 PM | Link to this

Guess there’s one in every family. Mine is my sister.

Anyway, let’s bow our heads and continue to give thanks for who we are and what we have!

By DreamsMaterialize

November 26, 2008 4:05 PM | Link to this

Happy Thankgiving Just wanted to pop in and holla at the blog. Been off the scene for a minute. Hope everyone is well and making a strong finish at the end of this year. Now’s who’s cooking? I need some places to eat. LOL

By Foots

November 26, 2008 4:17 PM | Link to this

Blanca * I wish I already knew her taste!*

Girl, it’s only been a month! You don’t even know HIS taste yet! LOL

The crystal bowl is a good idea. Or a nice picture frame. Tuesday Morning, Burlington Coat Factory, Ross, TJMaxx and Marshalls are all great places to get stuff like that.

By Foots

November 26, 2008 4:19 PM | Link to this

Oh, and Happy Thanksgiving!! I’m thankful to still have a job that I can take a few days off from.

By Leggs

November 26, 2008 4:20 PM | Link to this

Crystal bowl, picture frame = WIN WIN!

By Sidelines

November 26, 2008 4:22 PM | Link to this

To All, just wanted to pop in and wish everyone a safe and pleasant Thanksgiving…

AND, please remember if you have time today to go and vote for the runoff, today is the last day for early voting and I walked right in and right out; otherwise don’t forget to vote next Tuesday!

:)

By Leggs

November 26, 2008 4:31 PM | Link to this

Sidelines, funny you reminding us that early voting ends today or actually vote on 12/2. The two candidates never mention the voting date in any of their gazillion commercials.

By Mo (aka Moeisha)

November 26, 2008 4:42 PM | Link to this

Im outta here so everyone have a Happy and safe Thanksgiving!

By Jim the Truthsayer

November 27, 2008 1:31 PM | Link to this

I don’t recommend it unless you’re engaged. I did that with an ex and even though it was serious, I knew the relationship wasn’t heading towards marriage. She came to about 3 holiday dinners. I finally moved on but my family asks about her from time to time at gatherings. I’ve been married now for almost 7 years and it’s not a good look when these questions are asked when my wife is around. In short, No Ring, No Wing.