December 11, 2008

• No Thursday Thirteen Today

  I’d say “No Thursday Thirteen because I’m lazy,” but that’s not exactly why! 

  I’ve been busy this morning paying bills, filling out an application for Jesse, making phone calls, and cleaning my desk.  That’s not “lazy” – is it?

  Still haven’t put the “white stuff” in my garlands, but will do that soon.  My desk is as clean as it’s going to be for today.  Despite the clutter of “important piles” that are left, it is much cleaner than it was earlier this morning!!!
  

  I’ve had to fish out my “Growing Kids God’s Way” book from the stack of “important piles” because I have that class to attend tonight.  I had to ask each of the three girls to answer questions as part of my “homework” and see how their answers compared to my own, as far as what’s important and how we each express ourselves.  Interesting!

  I had a banana and two pieces of toast for breakfast.  Lunch is still and hour and a half away but my stomach is thinking differently!  Self control!  Self control!

  I got most things on yesterday’s list finished.  Even taught home school with JanaLyn as part of the group. 

  I don’t think she cares much for my new way of teaching during December.
  

  
  It’s another cold day, but slowly warming up each day for the rest of the week.  60′s this week-end and then Monday & Tuesday *ALL* TV stations are saying ice, sleet, freezing rain, and maybe snow.  Lovely!  I’m just glad we have no where to go.

  Today’s To Do List:
  *  Rissy’s laundry (she’s currently turning her clothes right-side-out!!! and sorting them)
  *  I think we’re having pork roast dinner tonight, even though I have to leave at 7pm
  *  Put up “white stuff” in garlands and take bins to the garage
  *  Put plaid napkins on formal table (the finishing “touch”)
  *  Vacuum floor AFTER decorating
  *  It would be wonderful if I could wrap a few gifts, but we’ll see – it’s not a priority
  *  Separate two 10lb chubs of ground beef into quart freezer bags – Jesse brought it home yesterday

  Tomorrow is my errand day and I want to do as much around here as possible today, so I don’t feel pressured tomorrow.  Jesse is going to a dinner Saturday (I was invited, but we have no babysitters AND I have JanaLyn).  Someone he used to work for at a pawn shop.  The guy wants to do a partnership pawn shop with Jesse.  Nice guy, but Jesse really doesn’t like going without me.  He’s told the guy “no” every year he’s been invited and felt he couldn’t turn him down again this year.  They are eating at the “Cheesecake Factory” and he said he’d call me, read the menu to me, order what *I* thought sounded good, and then eat only half of the meal and bring the other half to me!!!  Thoughtful . . . but, not likely!  I’ve never been there and have heard their meals are as good as their cheesecake desserts.  But, they are pricey.

  Rather slow day.  I’ve read one chapter in my new book yesterday.  Kept getting interrupted!!!  Maybe I’ll read more today or just be like JanaLyn and . . .
  
  That’s her tattered and shredded “Blue Blankie” in her arms!  Jesse was playing with her, pretending to pull it, and she sternly told him, “No, Popo!!!  You might rip it!”  We both chuckled – she freely tells us “Blue Blankie’s guts fell out, but she’s still okay!”

  Be blessed  ~
  
  

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