Snowman Ice Christmas*

Oh Happy Wednesday everyone! Yesterday we had a strep test for Bailey.. it was negative. And get this!  The doctor says to me... I'm calling in some antibiotics for her. We will send this off to be tested and if it is negative in a couple of days I will call and let you know to stop the antibiotics. And all I can think is... WHAT??  That doesn't even make any sense! We are all becoming immune to these antibiotics, but you want her to take them for a couple of days just in case? How about we just wait and I'll start them if she has a positive test! I was so shocked!

Then it was Michael's turn to get his 2nd booster. So, we finished with that and I took him to school. Him and I had a discussion about his school work. His drama teacher has gone to the counselor to complain about him not getting his work done in that class... he is not getting his lines memorized. They have suggested that the counselor, his drama teacher, myself and HIS BOSS come in to meet. Michael has told her that he isn't getting the work for her class done because of his job.  What?!?  Bring his boss in!! You have GOT to be kidding me! Then they will just stop giving him hours. No.. I don't think that is going to work. And my first response to all of this was just that.. and that I believe he is getting more life experience out of holding a job then he is in acting class. He doesn't like his drama teacher at all.

After I spoke to Kevin though, he made a valid point. Michael doesn't work every day.. he was working about every other day. So honestly, there is no excuse for him not getting his work done other than he doesn't like his teacher and he is lazy. That is how it goes for him though. He hates school and he puts no effort in at all. It is frustrating. Michael called me and told me I needed to come pick him up from the bus right around the corner because it had broken down. When I got him, I tole him that I had been thinking about our discussion this morning and that I thought he needed to get his priorities straightened out and work on his homework on his days off. So he says to me.. so you are taking her side? LOL! I said no.. I'm not taking anyone's side. I just think that you need to be able to do both; School is important too! It has ALWAYS been a struggle with Michael in school. He has yet to pass the first math in High School. I get so frustrated with him! Alright.. enough of all of that!

Here is my Christmas creation for today:









This image is Candy Cane for Snowman which is from From The Heart Stamps. I colored this image with my Prismacolor pencils and used a Spellbinders die to cut around it. I did a bit of layering on the image. I added some snow around the image. I used White Wink of Stella for the snow and the white around the edge of the die. I added some dew drops around the image and a gem and white sequins in the bottom corner. All of the papers were distressed. The blue papers are all scraps and the patterned papers are from Bo Bunny - Altitude pad. I used two different stamps to create the sentiment. I added some green and white twine on the side with a snowflake charm. I also added a bit of glitter to the hat and the balls of the scarf.

Challenges:

• Sketch #98 (1/1) @ Friday Sketch Challenge*
• Challenge #260: Distressing (3) @ 4 Crafty Chicks.
• Challenge #87: Snowmen (2) @ Crimbo Crackers.
• Christmas Carols/Songs (2/3) (Frosty) @ Winter Wonderland Challenge Blog*
• HIMCR #213: Any Holiday (1/3) @ Hiding In My Craft Room.
• Spots and/or Stripes (1/2) @ Sweet Stampin'.
• Challenge #2: Anything Goes @ A Bit More Time To Craft.
• August: Snowflakes @ Christmas Cards All Year 'Round.
• Fair and Square @ Crafty Boots Challenge.
• August: Anything Goes w/Patterned Paper @ Craftyhazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenges.
• HLS August Christmas Challenge: Sparkle @ Happy Little Stampers Christmas Challenge.
• August: Anything Goes @ 2 Creative Chicks.
• August: Movie, Book, Song (Frosty) (3/3) @ Crafty Time Challenges.
• Challenge #23: Anything Goes @ Not Just Cards Challenge Blog.
• August: Digital Stamp of the Month (1) @ Delightful Inspiration {from the heart}.
• Challenge #38: Anything Goes (1) @ Weekly Christmas Card Challenges.
• Challenge #49: Name Brand Scrapbook Paper (1/4) @ Scrapping4Fun Challenges.
• Challenge #276: Anything Goes (3/3) @ Craft Your Passion Challenges.
• August 25-31: Anything Goes (2/2) @ Through The Craft Room Door.
• Challenge #48: Anything Goes (1) @ Inspiration Destination.
• Challenge #198: Anything Goes (1/5) @ Word Art Wednesday.
• Anything Goes (1/5) @ Simon Says Stamp! Challenge Blog.