1. Whenever I talk to parents about their kids (as I did 3 times during this past week), I remember you all as being really good kids. Other than the twisted spoon incident, I don't remember being a really "yelling" kind of mom. When people say stuff to us about what a good job we did raising you guys, Dad and I have always remarked that you came to us from heaven that way, and that we don't think it's anything in particular we did. Help me remember--were you good kids or did I have to holler at you a lot?
2. Keith Olbermann gave a scathing editorial last night about those who voted in Proposition 8 in California, berating those happiness hoarders for not allowing others to have a little of the joy we experience by being married. He didn't mention the LDS Church by name, but had little respect for those who believe so strongly in the tradition of marriage as being between one man and one woman that they wouldn't allow for law changes that aren't any different from the changes that even as recently as 1967 wouldn't allow for inter-racial marriage. I know that we are each allowed to make, and are responsible for our own individual choices, but his vehemence left me feeling bad about my own stance. What are your thoughts?
3. Yesterday on NPR, they were talking about how General Motors was going to run out of money by January or February if the government doesn't intercede. That got your dad to thinking about our own situation. We recently received our monthly investment report from the broker in Chicago, and in the month of October we lost something like $45,000. Ed did the math and found out that it was around $1500 a day. At that rate, our money in that particular account will run out in 164 days. Do you think we can get some of that $700,000,000,000 bailout money?
4. Last of all, it's comin' on Christmas.... they're cuttin' down trees ....... and I want to know what you all would like for Christmas this year. If I'm going to buy you presents, I want to make sure I get you what you would like to have. You can cut pictures out of magazines if you have to. If Ed and I end up having to surprise you, you might be really surprised.
I love you all!
Claudia
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Team Hawkins put together a little wish list from Amazon.com! We are very thoughtful :)
http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1PV0BBNLBBFTB
We highlighted a few things. A book or two from the list would be very sweet! You also don't have to order these things from Amazon, you can just go to a regular store, but this just gives you some ideas for us! Honestly, a book would be a lovely gift and more than enough! Don't worry about Christmas gifts, it is just going to be so much fun to spend the time together! We can't wait!!!!
Additionally, Richard wants to add that we made this list because some people who bought for us last year claimed that we were hard to buy for. He worries that we sound greedy.
We think the wish list is a fantastic idea. It is so hard to come up with the perfect gift and it is much much better than getting something that ends up re-gifted. So Edward and I decided to put up our own if anyone is interested.
http://www.amazon.com/gp/registry/wishlist/1LITB9V1XBEQJ
And we feel like Ryan and Casey and Claudia should do it too! (Since we already know what we're getting Ed)
Anyway, I'm sad Edward and I are missing out on the big Thanksgiving feast. (I hear you, Margie are organizing it all). I'm so jealous... I'm sure it will be delicious. And sadly we're missing out on Christmas too :(
We're in total Gimbal withdrawal.
Anyway... love you all.
a few comments
1. yeah, we were bad, and yeah, you yelled at us more than just that once (mom's roid rage). personally, i responded best to the "disappointment" treatment.
2. olbermann is a little OTT. even when i agree with him, his tirades can be a bit extreme.
3. is it just me, or is anyone else a little grumpy that a) i can get into a mortgage i knowingly can't afford, and the government will bail me out and b) when tax dollars keep my company afloat, i still throw lavish parties. i understand the ramifications of both of these scenarios on the economy, but hello!! accountability anyone?
4. i thought this was "skip christmas" year?
ryan
Totally! Richard just read me a story about AIG having a huge lavish retreat in Arizona AFTER they went belly up. WHAT THE HECK!?!?!?!
Wow! You guys are wonderful! This is exactly what I wanted to see! I promise I won't buy everything on your lists, but it sure is nice to know what you're interested in, and what you like! This makes my job WAYYYYY easier.
And Ryan, I loved your comments. I really was looking for some good feedback on the first three things. And I laughed out loud at the "Skipyear" comment. That is so "Dad". You guys are so funny!
Thanks for bringing a smile to an old lady's face!
Claudia
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