What's your address?

I don't have any addresses at all! So if you want a Christmas card, please send me your address! Either on here or email it to c_schiffer21@hotmail.com THanks guys. Its just a simple card this year, but it's the thought that counts, right?

What does your husband do?

What does your husband do is a question I get a lot. And this is how the conversation usually goes if it's with another woman.

Me: He works for Caltrans out on the freeways at night in the Sacramento area.

The asker: Oh, lucky you! He must have a cake job! And you guys have really good benefits don't you?

Me: Yes, we do have good health benefits.... but he doesn't have a cake job.

The asker: Well, haven't you ever heard of those state worker jokes?

Me: Yes, that definitely does pertain to a lot of state workers, but trust me, not my husband. And if it did, I would be hounding on him all the time to change!
The asker: Oh, ok. (with definite reluctantcy in their voice.)

And I've come to notice that if it's a man that asks... their usual response is this:

The asker: Oh, he works for Caltrans. (the rolling of eyes)

And then an instant wall goes up. It does drive me crazy that Caltrans workers really have a bad rep. Anyway, I am so thankful for my husband's job. So so thankful! It's hard for me to not complain sometimes though, about his schedule. He works nights for about 8 months and then goes on days for 3-4 months. While he's working nights, I have to pretend he's out of commission, even if I do see him home. He's so tired all of the time. And just a zombie during that time. And on the weekends, he's up all night and sleeps in all morning. So... therefore I can not plan anything before noon, and if I do, he's grumpy and in a bad mood. Which I don't blame him. It'd be like for me, if someone made plans for me to do something at 2 or 3 am. I would not like that! But anyway, now that the cold season is coming, he'll be working more days... and I can't wait. I can't wait to have my husband back.

New Family Pet.... Chism!

Isaiah received his Christmas present a little early! Here he is....



Now before you freak out and say, "I am never coming to your house again." Like most people have said, you need to think about this, before you jump to conclusions. This is a snake that has been born into captivity. This is a snake that eats mice that were bred in a lab and they're disease free. This is a snake that is NOT poisonous! This particular snake is called a ball python and he has never bit anyone. If he does bite, it feels like a hamster bite. He is a nice lil guy and likes to sleep during the day and like to roam around his cage at night. He can not escape his cage because there are clips on it and keep the lid on. He gets really cold and likes the heat. He is harmless! And would I ever get anything that would endanger our lives or my children's lives? Never! I'm not a big fan of snakes that I come upon in the fields, or if I see one in my house that I've never seen before. I don't like the unknown. But I do like pet snakes that are harmless! Soooo.... for those of you that have a phobia with snakes, I think it's time you overcome your fear. Why don't you come over and we'll help you overcome your fear of pet snakes. It always feels great overcoming fears!! We welcome you Chism, to our family!