Sunday, Sunday..

...clean something new day. LOL. I think this will be my new Sunday tradition (not that I had an old Sunday tradition). Pick something that needs cleaning but never seems to get done. Today, the pantry. Now, for the life of me, I do not know how a pantry can become a mess, but in my hutch it does. Instead of going over my grocery budget this week, I decided to look for something to go with my roasted chicken tonight... this is how it all started. About 1 hour later, it was cleaned out, washed down and re-arranged to my heart's desire.. then the bunny-ettes and Mr Rabbit were threated with harsh punishment if it was messed up again. We will see how long it lasts, but I know the punk bunny-ettes are over joyed their snacks and such are all in one spot. I'm over joyed to know I don't need to buy breakfast cereal (cold or hot) for a long time.. I hit the jackpot hidden behind the flour and sugar.

Next week, I think I will hit the laundry room/closet. It's a mess, and I never think of cleaning it until Monday (laundry day) comes around. The next Sunday will be hall closets... hmm, I better watch out or Mr Rabbit will expect this every day, lol.

It's too quiet around here, I better go find out what is going on.

::Whew::: What a Hare Raising Week

The punk-bunnyettes went back to school on Monday. And after two weeks off, it takes an act of God to get them up, ready and out the door on time. Good thing God was on my side all week. All punk got to class without one tardy, homework was done (without having to pull teeth) and everyone is back to normal this weekend. Now to you understand why I believe Christmas break should be outlawed?!?!

Mr. Rabbit had part of the week off. Why? Good question, I have learned not to question the powers that be at the local police department. They should have known I need 'Me' time all week to recover from the holidays.. aka.. long bubble bath and a stiff drink.. plus house work gallore to catch up on.

Why do I go all out to decorate for the holidays (Halloween through New Years)? I know I will be complaining and whining about the clean up for weeks to come. And then Easter will come around and I will do it again. LOL, this bunny never learns

I am starting a sub-journal to post my recipes, plus recipes I have tried and liked. I will post a link as soon as I get it started.

Good Morning one and all. I hope your New Year's Eve was a safe and happy one! I will type quietly incase any of you have a hangover. I don't. Too bad, that could explain a lot, lol. I stayed home and was a good bunny this year. Mr. Rabbit had to work and keep our city and streets safe from evil last night, plus over time, so he is now sleeping the day away (but I 'm sure he will be up in time to watch a bowl game or two.

Last night was a quiet one here at the hutch. The punk Bunny-ettes were all spending the night else where. This was a big change usually the Bunny-ettes are all here along with a friend or two and we have a fun time. Mr. Rabbit always has to work NYE, so it's usually just us. Anyway, this year Bunny-ette #1 spent the night with his best bud. Bunny-ette #2 also spent the night with her friends (it was an all girl party blast from what I heard last night lol) and Bunny-ette #3 spent the night with her 'bestest friend in the whole world' and rang in the New Year there (actually, talking with BFWW's Mom, the girls didn't make it to 10:30 pm, lol). All are still away, and I am relaxing with my coffee, debating if a Starbuck's run might be needed... a peppermint white chocolate mocha is calling my name.

After my Starbuck's run what are my plans for today? Playing with my DS.. hee hee.. I have an addition and it's name is Rayman Raving Rabbids. I know, I know, the more seasoned DS players are rolling their eyes at my game of choice , but , hey, I'm new and it's fun. Plus I'm 50% done! Not bad for an 40-something Bunny. lol Oh and clean, well maybe clean, after all it is a holiday and, well, I don't do holiday cleaning, but you never know.

Personality Transplants

Okay, you must be thinking "What is this crazy March hare talking about". Don't blame you, I sometimes wonder what I'm talking about also. Last night Mr. Rabbit and I were enjoying a quiet evening (not many of these with three bunny-ettes around the hutch) and just talking. We started talking about New Year's Eve and what fun my father always had planning and throwing a NYE party. Now the Big Rabbit (my father) wasn't a party type of person. He worked hard on our working ranch and when not working, or spending time with our family, he was sleeping. Except for NYE. The whole ranch was alive and celebrating. Food and more Food, drink and more drink, and everyone invited spent the night so nobody left impaired. In the morning, the Grey Hare (my mother) cooked a breakfast to start a new year. Mr. Rabbit and his family always came, and to this day, many many years since my father no longer walks this earth, they still talk about the parties and the good times.

Anyway, after talking for awhile, I looked at Mr. Rabbit and said, "It's a shame we can't transplant personalities." As Mr. Rabbit looked at me in the 'it's alright hun, let me get your meds' look, I continued, "Too bad we couldn't have transplanted Big Rabbit's personality into our neighbor, Grumpy Gus." Now Grumpy Gus isn't a next door neighbor, he lives across the street and over one hutch to the north. He is grumpy (but a very nice guy) about everything: the time the mail is delievered, how the garbage is collected, how the leaves fall in Autumn, then grow back in Spring.. you get the picture. Now, before you feel sorry for Grumpy Gus and think he is unhappy and that's why he's always complaining. DON'T. Grumpy Gus is only happy when complaining, just believe me on this.

On we go.. he would do very well with Big Rabbit's personality. Less grumping and more humor about life. Grump Gus' wife would love for him to have my daddy's work ethic and love of family. Plus we need someone to throw a huge NYE party (without me having to clean up after it). See, I'm only a little crazy, not full out. LOL

Well, I'm off to help bunny-ette #3 clean Trixie's cage. Trixie is a rabbit a friend rescued and gave to us (because we take in all strays, or that's what the invisible sign on the front of our hutch has to say, lol). More on my zoo another time.

Bunny Hugs to you!

#2 Why Christmas/Winter Break Should Be Outlawed

I am a reasonable Bunny. Somewhat sane, at least that's what the voices in my head keep re-ensurably tell me, but two weeks off during the winter is insane. Yes, I understand the teachers and staff need a break (from my oldest bunny-ette and the band of Leporids that run together) but, for all that is holy, not in winter! Not when we have unusually cold weather at night and it takes longer before I can send the bunny-ettes out of the hutch to play. Let me explain:

6:58 am this morning. The morning after one of those nights were I don't sleep much (less then 3 hrs, yawwwwwwwwwwn)

Bunny-ette #1: I'm bored

Me: Glad to meet you Bored, everyone here calls me Mom

Bunny-ette #1: Very funny Mom, but I really am bored.

Me: (yawn) How can you be bored? Your room still needs cleaning, Christmas was just four days ago and you still have games/CD's/toys you haven't played with and speaking of Christmas, if you are that bored, you could do your old Mom a favor and help take down the Christmas tree.

Bunny-ette #1: (rolls eyes) Alright, I will clean my room, but you know childhood is too short to be spent doing housework.

Me: Not sort enough, go clean.

Bunny-ette #1 is just like Mr. Rabbit (don't tell Bunny-ette #1 I said that). Both in looks and personality. He will turn 10yo this week (that's Bunney-ette #1, not Mr. Rabbit. lol). They take life seriously, but with lots of humor. His 5th grade teacher tells us, Bunny-ette has a great mind and doesn't waste it. I'm taking this as a complament and hopping away with it.

Bunny-ette #2 is smart enough to watch and learn. After hearing the above exchange, Bunny-ette #2 is happily cleaning out the game room and making room for the new games from Christmas. Too bad. I was planning to have Bunny-ette #2 vacuum. lol

Bunny-ette #3 is getting ready so when her "bestest friend in the whole wide world" she will be set to go. BFITWWW and Bunny-ette #3 have a play date at the friend's house. She's happy, BF is happy, BF's mom is happy.. it's all a ball of happiness here.

Well, I'm off to face the world. Ok, I'm off to drink some coffee, then face the world. Or drink some coffee and face the Christmas tree.

#1 Come in, Come in!

All are welcome! Pour yourself a cup of coffee, tea, or whiskey, whatever is your fancy, sit down and enjoy!

I'm Mrs. Bunny and this is my manifesto (as the title says). More like the ramblings of a mad hare enjoying life with Mr. Rabbit (for almost 13 years) and our bunny-ettes (mainly good kits, but they can be naughty bunnies at times). Mr. Rabbit is a good husband and great father, even on the days he makes me want to pull my hair out. A bald bunny not only is funny looking, but is usually in a poor mood.

Me, well, I'm old. Not walker, wheelchair, purple-haired, Social Security/Medicare old, but in my for...for..forty's. There I said it, or typed it, I don't know why it's still hard after 3 years, but it is. I love taking care of my family and being a stay at home rabbit, no matter how much I complain. I love to cook and bake, which will explain why I need to lose weight and quit being so "fluffy", but more on that another time (maybe tomorrow, who knows).

Come back and enjoy my ramblings!