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Sunday, December 15, 2013
Countdown to Christmas
Well, it's December 15th and I'm not feeling as frazzled as I thought would be. Most of the shopping is done, and I have hopes that one more night will do it. Then I remember my "Murphy's Law" record of shopping... You know, what can go wrong will? What I should be able to find, I can't is how it works with shopping.
I hate shopping with Hubby because his shopping never goes that way. He walks in to a store, finds what he wants, and leaves. And then he wonders why it takes me so long. Well, this past week, he got a taste of my Murphy's Law shopping. We left home a little after 6 PM, and didn't get home until 10 PM. The first store we stopped at was full of "Shop with a Cop" people. The second store didn't have the sizes of shirts we wanted. The third store we found what we wanted. I talked him into going into Office Depot for toners, since we were right there. Probably 30-45 minutes later, we left there. They only had one register open, and everybody in front of us needed an override from the manager, who was AWOL each time. It was a very frustrating purchase, but we made it. Then we hit another store and couldn't find what we needed, but after asking customer service, we found it. Nobody in line at the checkout, so we thought we'd go right through. Wrong. The computer froze up and we had to move to another register, and wait on another override because the sale price advertised didn't ring up. Hubby was really frustrated and I couldn't help but say "Welcome to my world!"
This weekend, we had a big snowfall and plans for early Saturday were cancelled. I addressed Christmas cards while Hubby shoveled an estimated 8" of snow out of our drive, but at least it wasn't bitter cold. Saturday night Son had a soccer game so we ventured out, just as the snow was starting to drift over the roads. On our way back home, the roads were drifted in many spots, so it took us longer to get home than usual. Today has been a relaxing but productive day. I managed to get laundry done and some presents wrapped, made a list for my next shopping expedition, and will soon settle down to watch my favorite show while sitting in front of a roaring fire. I can't complain!
Oh, I almost forgot! We babysat the grand-hedgehog while Daughter went out of town. He's cute, but not cuddly like a puppy. But he's no problem at all to watch, either.
Again this week, I've been thinking of several friends going through tough times and praying for good things for each of them. I'm very blessed...
10 days until Christmas!
I hate shopping with Hubby because his shopping never goes that way. He walks in to a store, finds what he wants, and leaves. And then he wonders why it takes me so long. Well, this past week, he got a taste of my Murphy's Law shopping. We left home a little after 6 PM, and didn't get home until 10 PM. The first store we stopped at was full of "Shop with a Cop" people. The second store didn't have the sizes of shirts we wanted. The third store we found what we wanted. I talked him into going into Office Depot for toners, since we were right there. Probably 30-45 minutes later, we left there. They only had one register open, and everybody in front of us needed an override from the manager, who was AWOL each time. It was a very frustrating purchase, but we made it. Then we hit another store and couldn't find what we needed, but after asking customer service, we found it. Nobody in line at the checkout, so we thought we'd go right through. Wrong. The computer froze up and we had to move to another register, and wait on another override because the sale price advertised didn't ring up. Hubby was really frustrated and I couldn't help but say "Welcome to my world!"
This weekend, we had a big snowfall and plans for early Saturday were cancelled. I addressed Christmas cards while Hubby shoveled an estimated 8" of snow out of our drive, but at least it wasn't bitter cold. Saturday night Son had a soccer game so we ventured out, just as the snow was starting to drift over the roads. On our way back home, the roads were drifted in many spots, so it took us longer to get home than usual. Today has been a relaxing but productive day. I managed to get laundry done and some presents wrapped, made a list for my next shopping expedition, and will soon settle down to watch my favorite show while sitting in front of a roaring fire. I can't complain!
Oh, I almost forgot! We babysat the grand-hedgehog while Daughter went out of town. He's cute, but not cuddly like a puppy. But he's no problem at all to watch, either.
Again this week, I've been thinking of several friends going through tough times and praying for good things for each of them. I'm very blessed...
10 days until Christmas!
Sunday, December 8, 2013
Sometimes I'm A Bah Humbug!
I can't believe it's December already! Years ago, someone told me that times flies by faster the older you get. I'm inclined to agree with them!
Son's soccer season has ended now. I'm proud of him for being named to All-Conference, and also for being Honorable Mention in the All-Area listing. This morning he had the honor of playing on the All-Area Honorable Mention team at our local indoor facility, hosted by the local junior college. The coaches seemed to be interested in only offensive guys, and son is a defensive guy, but he had a good time anyway.
Daughter is gearing up for the next race season. It will be darn cold when she first hits the track again in late March, but I know she is ready for it. This old body, not so much!
Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving. Speaking for several members of my family - we ate too much! My mother-in-law has munchies out throughout the day, and it's easy to fill up on cheese and crackers, olives, carrots and dip...and then still want to eat a full meal when it's served. One meal for that day is enough, that's for sure!
On the way home, we stopped for a few minutes to say Happy Thanksgiving to my father-in-law. It was 6 PM and he was already in bed. Lights were out but the TV was on. The kids were with us - it's the first time they've been to the nursing home and seen him in his current condition. It was very hard on them.
My thoughts and prayers are also with a friend who spent Thanksgiving in the hospital with her sick baby. While they have identified part of the problem, doctors haven't been able to offer a viable solution. He has appointments with specialists on December 12th and 19th in St. Louis. I am praying they are able to stay out of the hospitals until then, and that the specialists are able to help them. Being in and out of the hospital is taking it's toll on the baby, as well as the rest of the family.
Christmas will be here before we know it. We finished decorating the house yesterday. It was a much less painful (emotionally) experience this year - I'm not sure if hubby was less stressed over it or what. But he didn't get mad while we were decorating, so that was a plus. I even admitted to feeling Bah Humbug-ish over decorating, and he took that well, too. Now it's time to finish the shopping.
There are many friends and family who are in my daily thoughts and prayers. I appreciate each and every one of you and wish you all a happy holiday season!
Son's soccer season has ended now. I'm proud of him for being named to All-Conference, and also for being Honorable Mention in the All-Area listing. This morning he had the honor of playing on the All-Area Honorable Mention team at our local indoor facility, hosted by the local junior college. The coaches seemed to be interested in only offensive guys, and son is a defensive guy, but he had a good time anyway.
Daughter is gearing up for the next race season. It will be darn cold when she first hits the track again in late March, but I know she is ready for it. This old body, not so much!
Hope everyone had a Happy Thanksgiving. Speaking for several members of my family - we ate too much! My mother-in-law has munchies out throughout the day, and it's easy to fill up on cheese and crackers, olives, carrots and dip...and then still want to eat a full meal when it's served. One meal for that day is enough, that's for sure!
On the way home, we stopped for a few minutes to say Happy Thanksgiving to my father-in-law. It was 6 PM and he was already in bed. Lights were out but the TV was on. The kids were with us - it's the first time they've been to the nursing home and seen him in his current condition. It was very hard on them.
My thoughts and prayers are also with a friend who spent Thanksgiving in the hospital with her sick baby. While they have identified part of the problem, doctors haven't been able to offer a viable solution. He has appointments with specialists on December 12th and 19th in St. Louis. I am praying they are able to stay out of the hospitals until then, and that the specialists are able to help them. Being in and out of the hospital is taking it's toll on the baby, as well as the rest of the family.
Christmas will be here before we know it. We finished decorating the house yesterday. It was a much less painful (emotionally) experience this year - I'm not sure if hubby was less stressed over it or what. But he didn't get mad while we were decorating, so that was a plus. I even admitted to feeling Bah Humbug-ish over decorating, and he took that well, too. Now it's time to finish the shopping.
There are many friends and family who are in my daily thoughts and prayers. I appreciate each and every one of you and wish you all a happy holiday season!
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