Thankful Monday morning
Good morning sistas,
This will be a short note because I'm waiting for BENNY! YES! Chris finally texted me yesterday evening and asked if I could keep Benny today. Of course, I said yes. Budder will be in day care most of this week, but I'll go get him around 4 p.m. this afternoon. I am so thankful that the "wall of silence" has been broken.
So, that's today's good news. The bad news is that I was cleaning off my desk yesterday and I found the water bill for the lake house back in East Texas. HOLY ****!!!! It is $654.47!!! WTF? AND it's due TODAY. Normally it is the minimum payment of $25 a month, and I have it set up on autopay, so I rarely even glance at the bill when it arrives. I must have a water leak. CRAP. I have to call this morning and find out WTF is going on. I do NOT have an extra $600 lying around, you know?
It's always something. New tires. Lost smart keys. Now this. Does the universe not realize that I am living here with no income???
Carrie is coming down from Waco today and she'll be here for the next two weeks. I am so happy. Yes, it will be crowded in my bed every night--me, Carrie, and the dogs--but my bed is king-sized. I'm just thrilled to get to have her here for the holidays. She is just my best friend these days.
Well, I'd better close and get started cooking some breakfast. Benny will be hungry for BACON! LOL! He loves bacon. (Mimi does, too!) And I might make some muffins to go with them this morning.
I plan to post another Christmas installment later today. I hope any who didn't get a chance to post their Christmas memories yesterday will do so today. It is wonderful reading about everyone's family traditions, and such a good way for us to share pieces of ourselves with one another. THANK YOU, Jeannie, for suggesting this activity for us this year.
Love you all!
Vickie
OMG! Now I am REALLY thankful! I called the water dept. and there was a mistake on my bill. It's only $27! Whew! Merry Christmas to me!
Also talked to the Key Pro man and the thingamabob did come in, so he is coming today. He will either find my smart key in my car (in which case I only have to buy a new battery), or he'll program me another smart key (but he says he can use generic parts to build one, so that's cheaper). Either way, that will be a good thing. I hate going places and not being able to lock my car.
Benny isn't here yet. I just texted Chris. Maybe she didn't have to go in until 10 a.m. this morning. Doesn't really matter. But I think I'll run catch a quick shower right now and get dressed for the day.
Vickie
Laptop crashed and I'm last minute packing. Panic time.
Hugs
trish
Albert Schweitzer
Hi there
Dearest Vicki, I am so happy you made peace with your daughter. And I am more than thrilled that your water bill was one big mistake. Whew.
Take care and have the best Christmas ever. I am sure we will be chatting before then.
My daughter is here in Port St Lucie. I had not seen her for seven months. A very log time. We are going to join the family here for a wonderful holiday. I am blessed.
To all on OFF, have a great day. As I have the memory of a flea, and I did not read the thread yesterday, I send love and blessings to all.
Take care all,
Love
Arlene
Hello Vickie and everyone.....
Vickie....I am so so happy that Christie has finally come around. I hope she keeps a positive attitude!! What a blessing you can spend time with Budder and Benny!! 
I am so glad the waterfall was corrected and there was no leaks. That would have been the cherry on top the cake!!!
I am happy to know Carrie will be there for two weeks. That is wonderful!! She always helps so much and makes you feel so much better. 
I know Benny will love his bacon....you two have fun!! Later you will have a fun time with Budder too! Better save hi some bacon too!!
As for me..... I slept lousy last night.....one of my stay up until 5:00 AM and then sleep until 10:00 AM. I am dragging already.
It is so dark and the air is so heavy outside. I hope it is better tomorrow as I go shopping with Fran. She at least makes it interesting!!
Nothing else happening here. I m going to get some extra things at the grocery store. Wednesday I will have my Cleaning Fairy help me make a few Christmas treats. Nothing to complicated. I just want a few things sitting around. Kyleigh and Mitch are now talking about coming for a little while too. I will have to wait and see. There always seems to be more people then planned!! I love that, but I will have to change my menu. Carrie requested Chicken Chow Mien. Kyleigh I know doesn't like it. Mitch doesn't like any veggie but corn. I have two hams in the freezer. I can make one if necessary. I am still going to make Chow Mien and send it home with Carrie. She has been craving it for so long. I will have Melissa cut up the celery and onions. In the Crock Pot it will go on Wednesday. Chow Mien is a dish I always like the second and third day the best.
Time to go for now...I will be checking in later throughout the day.
Prayers for our blessed OFF Family and their families too. Special prayers as requested. I hope all is going well with Pat's Bobby. Still praying for them.
MERRY CHRISTMAS!! If you didn't get a Christmas card from me it was because I didn't have an address. I did request addresses and many replied. I know their are others for whatever reason did not respond.
Loads of love and many hugs to all.....connie d 
Connie, I didn't sleep well last night either. Too keyed up about seeing Benny again, I think.
I'm glad you will be having some of your family drop in for Christmas. I just couldn't stand the thought of you being all alone! I'm so glad you have your helpers coming this week.
Just to follow up, I did make both bacon and muffins this morning, and when Benny got here, what did he want? CHEESE TOAST! LOL! Little stinker.
We are having a good time playing together today. Love you!
Vickie
Hi Ladies,
It's a very rainy day here in MI. I'm so sick of the rain but it's better than snow. I finally exercised this afternoon. This morning I wanted to sleep and check out Facebook when I finally got up. It was noon. When I finally got dressed. Made some calls since social security isn't going to take my Medicare premium out of my check so I will have to pay it some other way. I'm going to a friend's house for dinner. I haven't seen her in 3 months so it will be nice to catch up.
Everyone have a good day. Thoughts and prayers for everyone.
Love and hugs,
Yvonne
