Christmas craziness

I don't know why I do the things I do sometimes....I decided on Saturday (5-6 days before Christmas) to make a tree skirt for our 2nd Christmas tree. Now I've known for two years that we have a 2nd tree and that it doesn't have a skirt. But this year I decided to purchase a skirt at Target. But, they were not on sale and I do NOT go out shopping the day after Christmas for 'specials.'

So, that left a few options:

1) buy the expensive skirt
2) go out frequently to see if the skirt I liked was on sale and still available
3) buy a cheap skirt (yuck)
4) or make one.

Guess which one I chose -- of course, option #4. So, Saturday evening I spent time at Hancock Fabrics picking out felt, ribbons, rick-rack, seed beads, bugle beads, colored felt, metallic threads, etc., etc., etc. I had a great time.

Now I'm working to get the basics done on the skirt. All of the embellishments will have to wait until after the holidays, but I will get the fancy stuff onto the skirt. I'll try to post a picture when I get it finished.

Have all the gifts been wrapped yet? NO! I'm too busy creating a masterpiece of a tree skirt! ha Thank goodness I'm the only girl around here. They guys aren't stressed that there is only one wrapped gift. They're guys! As long as there are gifts to unwrap on Christmas Day, they'll be fine.

Thank goodness for small favors!

Back from NC

We had a nice time in NC. I got to meet all of the guys my husband works with on a daily basis. I, and the other Texas employee's wife, was treated to brunch at The Carolina Inn on the UNC campus www.carolinainn.com . Then we visited a cool upscale market called A Southern Season www.southernseason.com. We took in Baz Luhrmann's "Australia" www.australiamovie.net all before the first party on the 15th. Then on the 16th, the founder's wives and the Texas gals had a day at Bella Trio Spa www.bellatrio.com. That night we had the company Christmas party at Acme www.acmecarrboro.com. All in all a nice get away. Now I'm back home and am trying to get ready for Christmas!

Happy Birthday to Me!

My birthday is this week and it just so happens that my hubby's employer decided to have their Christmas party this week. SO...I've gotten a get out of town ticket for my birthday. My mom and dad are keeping my kids and the hubby and I are out of town. This is probably the first time since we've had kids that we've not all been together on my birthday, but I think the kids will survive.

I am out of town without the kids for the first time since March of this year. It's nice to be able to get away. Too much work and not enough play makes D a dull girl.

Thanksgiving

Another year past. My parents were well enough to travel for the holiday and visited relatives in an adjoining state. As a result, my family of four stayed home, alone, and had a nice quiet day yesterday.

I do NOT go shopping on Black Friday and today was no exception. My oldest DS and I went to visit my parents' cat at the kennel. Crazy, I know, but you have to know this cat. He was thrilled to see us and shed about a pound of fur to prove it. I normally don't mind being around cats, as I have one, but today was different. Matlock actually climbed up on my shoulder. Not something he normally does. He was happy to see us, but will be better when my parents return.

I did shop today, from the ease of my chair with the help of my computer and credit card. The DSes are mostly taken care of, as are my parents. Hubby still has to come through with a wish list.

I have signed all the Christmas cards. Now I must spend time addressing them tomorrow.

November

This month seems to be a hodgepodge of stuff.

The election is finally over. I was tired of all of the news coverage, politcal ads, etc. Now the choice has been made and it's time to move on.

My DH's birthday was this week. He's been traveling for work again and the housework doesn't get done when he's away, as I am exhausted by all the to-ing and fro-ing that occurs when he's gone. It's not more than usual, I think it's just a mental thing for me. I know I don't have backup, so my stress level goes up. Anyway, he's home and he's another year older.

Oldest DS's football season is over. His report card comes home this week. Oh, I attended a Blue Shoe concert with DS and the rest of his 6th grade class (6 yellow school buses full). It was interesting to hear two ninety somethings play the blues. We heard David "Honeyboy" edwards and "Pinetop" Perkins play.

Youngest DS is doing well in school. He's a bit frustrated by the after school schedule, but that cannot be helped. I agree 3 days worth of therapy and lessons isn't fun, but it will be worth it in the long run.

I have not done a lick of Bible study this week. our last lesson is tomorrow. I guess I know what I'll be doing all day!

Busy life -- normal life. What a blessing

Finally...

Mom had cataract surgery on her right eye. It's been almost two years since she had the left eye done. There'd been too many crises to attend to in the intervening time period, but we finally got it done!

She's seeing better and that makes me feel better.

Daddy

Daddy has his last 'appliance" removed on Friday. The G-tube is GONE! No more tube feedings. Daddy is now taking in all all of his nutrition by mouth again. That was a long 16 months.

Hooray!