Sunday roll call

Hi friends,

Kay and I had part of Christmas today. I gave her yarn  and a couple of books and she gave me blocking squares for my knitting and of course, the furnace and A/C. We are each taking a package to Arkansas. The car is ready to be packed so we can get away tomorrow before the snow gets to Rockford. We got 8" last night, but the streets have already been plowed. It looks beautiful here. Glad the streets are clear but we weren't planning to go out.

i just finished cleaning up a good part of the basement. I was looking for something so in the process I stacked, moved and tossed things and took the trash out. Of course there is still more to do, but I made a big dent in it. I learned years ago to set a time like 45 minutes, work as fast as I can and then stop. It's always amazing how much I get done. And how often I have to re-learn this lesson!

Have a wonderful holiday! I don't know how often I'll have time to get online. I know Daniel doesn't have internet access.  He barely has cell phone service where he lives. Little Rock is very hilly and there are lots of pockets of poor service. I hope each of you enjoys all the special events of the holidays, however calm or exciting they are. 

Be safe,

Connie

 Hi Connie and Friends,

8 Inches!?!?!?!??!? I had no idea it snowed so much up North. We have no snow, the rain washed it all away. It's hard to believe the weather can be so different 90 minutes away from each other. Please be safe driving.

I like your idea of working 45 minutes as fast as you can. I did that this morning in the spare bedroom for 2 hours. Afterwards I was so pooped I couldn't pop. I have been playing catch up all day.

Got the babies groomed today. They are all so happy to be home again. I thin k it stresses them to the point of passing out when they get home.

Green Bay is playing Pittsburg in a blizzard. Poor Green Bay. I hope they win.

I need to get caught up so I have to go and do more. I am off next wee****il Friday so I have some time, but I feel like the list is not getting closer to the end. I envy Lisa, she is way ahead of the game.

Blessings my dear ones.

Hugs,

Sharon

Hello everyone

I have been busy all day today.  I ran to Walgreens because I forgot yet another ingredient....argggg!!!!!

I am eagerly awaiting Christmas.  So much different than last year.  Last year Christmas just didn't feel like Christmas for me...because Amanda was gone.  I went through the motions...I decorated and baked....but I never once listened to Christmas music (which I love) and just didn't "feel" Christmasy.  Of course this is much better....

I am happy I have days off this week...of course it's in the middle of the week.  I have the 24th and the 25th off...so I will be working the rest of the week and I have to work tomorrow.  But I am still grateful for the days I do have off.

I had a bad dream last night.  I am sure it's my insecurities and I am not going to let them ruin my holidays.  My dream, long story short....I show up at Chris's parent's house Christmas Day.  I am happy to be there and have my cookies and gifts.  But quickly I am pulled aside by his mom and sister and told how horrible it is Chris's EX is not there and that it's my fault she is sitting at home by herself.  That they would have much rather have her there than me...and would I please leave so they could call her up and invite her.  I of course am totally upset by this and leave immediately... there's my dream.  Do you see how my mind works...I am terrible.  I think I am still worried about my place in this family.  I mean she is still very important to them...she is the mother of their ONLY grandchildren.  I am only the girlfriend.  I am very thrilled to be going to this family Chrstmas party.  But I worry that they are mad at me or harbor bad feelings toward me for "shaking" things up.  Chris had one other girlfriend before me since he was divorced and she was never invited to family get togethers...I don't know why.  With me things are changing and I am hoping his parents, kids, and other family don't have bad feeling towards me.  I am not sure if I should say anything to Chris about this.    

Well I got to go...see ya later

Hello to all the elves that make Santa look good.

Crystal, DO NOT SAY ANYTHING TO CHRIS!!!!!. Your insecurities are yours, not his. I think he loves you, so let it be. Btw, I had to have Hubert bring home forgotten things both yesterday and today.

Christine, Have fun up in the Dells. When Hubert was able to take off, we would go up there  New Years weekend.

Sharon, I blame my ability to get done with things early on the fact that I am German and Russian ancestory. I don't like to do things at the last minute. All I have to do on Tuesday, is make the deviled eggs, and put everything else on platters. And warn up stuff in the crock pots.

Connie, Have a safe drive tomorrow.

Kim, enjoy your time with Maddie.

Dawn, are you spending the holiday with Amber and her family?

I have to work tomorrow also. Then, I will be off until next Monday. I am sure we won't be busy, so it will be a long boring day. 

HUGS and Merry Christmas to All.