Good morning, Cyndi, and I'm one of the few who have to go to work today, especially since the girls are off school. I don't like the fact that I have to work, but I DO love spending the day with the girls. Give Julie a hug from me and I hope today is full of good news.
Yep, I am off today, and plan to enjoy the day. Yesterday I cleaned closets and have 5 boxes of clothes and items for Goodwill. And you are probably thinking how I managed to do that on Christmas, well, I found it kept me busy while waiting for the meal to cook. Christmas has always been a hard time for me, I love the reason for the holiday, but it tugs at my heart too much. So, I kept busy and it felt good to get this sorting out of the way and plus it helps others.
All of our snow is gone already, the 40 degree weather took care of that. Hope to head out to breakfast and some grocery shopping. Hope everyone has a chance to rest up from the holiday.
Cyndi, Jeff bought himself an Android tablet. It saved his sanity when he was with his mother at the hospital last week.
Linda, Have fun with the girls today! I bet they have a lot to say.
Chickadeee, I need to go through my closet, too. I have pre-pregnancy clothes. Auston is 8.
Well, I didn't get a Keurig. Pops got me a coffee maker that starts with whole beans. It has a built in grinder. It's actually a nice machine and makes good coffee. If I take it back, I will hurt his feelings. sigh...
We all had a great day yesterday. The gift of the day: MIL and FIL bought both boys Hummers with turrets that shoot AirSof BBs. They both jumped up and down screaming.
My MIL had a little come-apart. She gave Jeff a big hug when she gave him his present and she just sobbed. It was really sad. We are fortunate she is alive. She has another round of chemo Thursday.
My goals today: Get the laundry done and drink LOTS of water.
Good morning on the Second Day of Christmas. Those noisy calling birds were hollering away at 7:15 and woke me up. I guess nine hours of sleep is enough.
I cans send anybody snow that wants it! I drove home from Kemptville in a terrible blizzard last night. The 40 minute trip took me nearly two hours. One of my usual roads was not even ploughed so I had to take a longer and much more traveled route. I could have stayed overnight but my two darlings were on their own - foodless and potty-less. I sure was glad to get home safely!
It's Boxing Day up here and lots of folks are off work. I'm expecting the usual drop-ins and certainly have enough food and wine to entertain them. (To tell the truth, I'm looking forward to a quiet day home alone. Maybe if I leave the lane and walk un-shoveled, they'll stay away!)
Sending healing thoughts to Cyndi's Julie, patience to Cottage and some heart's ease to Chickadee and Chelby.
We slept in here and now I have to be to work in 35 min. My nephew shows up from MO later this evening. He called me at 11:30 last night...way past my bedtime.
Hope you all have a good day and safe travels, Cyndi
I'm not gonna lie, I had a trying Christmas. It just seems like my husband and I always get in some type of arguement that puts a damper on the day and since it's my daughter's birthday too, I feel like she never gets a great day.
Then I read Chicadee, Cyndi, Cottage and Chelby's posts and think I should be ashamed at myself for being so trivial. You're all in my thoughts and prayers.
Today I will head down to my parents house to pick up some lasagna my mom made and wanted to give me. I love to spend time with my parents. I'm very grateful that they are healthy and still in our lives. No matter how old we get, parents still want their children in their lives.
I'm glad to hear you made it home safely, Ruth. Driving in snow during the day is bad enough, a blizzard at night? No thanks! Hope you get your quiet day at home.
Take your time getting to work, Lexxiss. No rushing.
Glad to hear that everyone survived yesterday. Cyndi sorry to hear that Julie is still in hospital, hope she comes home soon.
Ruth - not a speck of snow here.
Everyone else - hope your day goes well.
well, Christmas is over. I spent about 2 hrs on Christmas Eve preparing some food for yesterday and then again from 1p.m. to about 6:30 cooking, boy was I tired but I know everyone appreciated it and leftovers today for sure, not going near the kitchen today. Now I will be cooking a big meal on the 30th and also preparing food for the 31st. Hey, I don't know how much longer I will be doing this, I'm not a spring chick anymore.
take care
Sophie
Sounds like everyone is busy, busy, busy. And I am sick AGAIN. Trying to hang tough - especially now that the in-laws are gone!!
I am off all week though I've got a bit of work to do. Next week I travel to MO then the week after to CA. Lots to do! Will try some relaxing though. Back to the coffee!
Prayers and hugs go out to those that need it, this can be a very hard time of the year.
We had a quiet Christmas just the immediate family, we got up, opened presents, older kids went back to bed and then we had lunch and then went to the movies. We saw We bought a Zoo- it was really good.
Today we are packing for the skiing trip, we take off early tomorrow and will not be back home til Friday.
I am not bringing my laptop so I cannot do any work
UGH! I finally could get on here! I wasn't able to this morning....never fully loaded anything but the front page.
I was bad, bad over the weekend, but collected myself together today...even grain free! I have to watch myself tonight, I barely had a lunch (didn't expect to have to stay at work), and I tend to binge later. No, No, NO!!
SBD Chat - Monday, December 26
Looks like a lot of people have today off today (PO, banks....). How was your holiday weekend for those who celebrate?
Good morning, Cyndi, and I'm one of the few who have to go to work today, especially since the girls are off school. I don't like the fact that I have to work, but I DO love spending the day with the girls. Give Julie a hug from me and I hope today is full of good news.
