It's almost CHRISTMAS!!!

Wow, I can't believe it! With all the sh** going in the world, it's nearly Christmas and I still get as excited as a 3 year old! I should be mourning for the senseless loss of life in so many random acts of senseless violence, but I am focused on good and joy. I should focus on the sadness of families who have experienced loss and tragedy, feel for those who have never had, etc. Well I do, but I still have this incredible gladness tugging at my heart. Is it Christmas, is it vacation, anticipation of good times with family??? Who knows??? It has been an incredibly stressful past couple of weeks and I am ready for some fun!!! The decorations are up, the cards are out, the vacation is almost here (in my mind I've already started!). The hubby is nestled all snug in the crowd trying to START his shopping in this mad, mad world. I think it's insanity! My mind is racing as to what to do first when the 5:00 whistle blows... The kids are excited, but know it will be slim...and it's their choice! They are such great kids!!! We are going light on the gifts and spending the difference on others. We have had some real fun picking just the right thing for the right people. We're going to spend some time with some family who have recently experienced losses, hopefully our chaotic crew will take the minds off the sadness and help them think some happy thoughts. We can't touch everyone's lives we want to, but for the few we are, well, it's making a warm and fuzzy feeling spread over us all! I'm supposed to be profound, I'm supposed to be setting the example...I can't do either! I'm just a great big over grown kid who likes to have fun! And I get to sleep with...on Christmas night!!! OH, GET YOUR MIND OUT OF THE GUTTER (that's for me to do)! The only other thing I can say is that it is definitely better than the feather bed I got for my birthday and I am way too excited about it. Ok, back to earth for me. I am asking for you prayers to offer up some prayers for some loved ones. There have been many deaths recently, at home and inthis war, that have affected many families, please pray for these families through these holidays. It has to be just dreadful for them all. Also, there is a very special friend of mine whose spouse just left her and her daughter...Christmas is one week away...HELLO??? Can we say, well better not, but you know what I'm thinking! PLease pray for them and pass your positive thoughts on to all of these folks! They all need your prayers. Just in case I don't see or talk to you by New Years, the best in all of the world to all of you for this coming year and God Bless! J

Strange, sad doings...

The light-hearted... Ok, things are weird...As if my life isn't weird enough! My computer is possessed, turns on by itself and plays games we don't have! I'm halfway convinced that my one of my 3 geeky friends have taken over my computer from the outside and are trying to freak me out! The heavy hearted... Have a load of kids, which is actually a good thing and can be very fun, but I was a loser tonight, wrapped in my own stuff (working on project for work, trying to get to someone who can better handle the technical stuff)then a family emergency (very sad...My cousin died very unexpectedly, his folks, my aunt and uncle, are just wonderful people, but up there in age and one has dementia issues and this is making it really tough), friend's best friend just died very unexpectedly, just a horrible experience. She's beside herself, and our prayers and thoughts are with all these family members and loved ones)and my best friend has just experienced a yucky and senseless break-up (bad, mean ex--may it rain on your parade until the sunshine is back in the hearts of those you broke--ok, not really, that was mean, but it did make me feel better for a moment), both she and her daughter are just torn (again, prayers and thoughts...You are all so very special and we love you!!). Ok, now I am sad again. Please pray and/or think positive thoughts, whatever it is you choose or do...It's just a sad time for all this, in the midst of the holidays. Just bitterly sad.

Not Christmas yet, so quit with the Ho, Ho

It's Sunday night, trying to get that last bit of relaxation in before the work week. I think I could be pretty happy being retired...If I had a maid and plenty of money. Hi (that's from Tater) Hi back!!! He's hard at work (that would be a ha ha) on his homework so he didn't get to go out with the girls, bummer for him. Movie on Wednesday was hilarious, I had to keep taking drinks every time I wanted to laugh so I wouldn't go into a coughing fit! My ribs are still very sore, Wednesday they were still killing me. The youngest ended up sneaking into the back of the TV room and watched the movie (on her knees), I was so engrossed in the movie, I didn't even notice! A friend has it this weekend (and for some reason the boys were upset) so he can watch it with his nephew and brother in-law. I happen to think that it is a guy movie, but still very funny. Sending it off to my sis over seas for the troops, I can imagine that it would be enjoyed over there! Oh yah! Speaking of sis, she will be on the FOX channel with a message home for Christmas from Dec 20th through New Years! We'll get to see her in the flesh so to speak...that will be really nice! I'm being out-voted on the movie this week...for some reason everyone wants to watch Christmas sap...If we have to vote for seasonal flicks, I vote for the Christmas Carol (not ready for sap yet...To panicked over not having my shopping done!). Feel pretty in tune with the Grinch right now! Off to pick up kids from babysitting, then to the showers and some more laundry...I can see you are all green with envy. Eat your hearts out and move over Betty Homemaker--it's me! Ok, maybe I should go back to work for sanity purposes! Have a great week... PS: The part of Christmas I'm looking forward to is the gift I got the hubby. More later!

It's nearly Christmas!!!

Wow! I can not believe how quickly time is passing! I'm a year older (don't remember the birthday, although it was from being sick and NOT from age people!!). I'm on the mend and THERE AREN'T ENOUGH SHOPPING DAYS LEFT (panicked screaming coming...HELP)!!! You see, I procrastinated and then was silly enough to get sick. Don't know how I'll get it all done! For those of you who are wondering, I am feeling much better and actually have a voice (yeah for me). Trying to get caught up at home and work, I think it will be some time though! Have a new boss, it's weird to have a newbie. Don't get to see my best pals as much anymore (bummer, sigh) but have been busy meeting up for lunches, so it's kind of nice, just not the same! Returned to more regular contact with my best friend for years and years...that has been wonderful! It's movie night tonight folks...for all who are interested! Movie at 9:30 (Dodge Ball) with pizza and beer (pop for those under 21)--oh and for the record, for those of you who have NOT previously participated--you watch the movie at your OWN house/apt/dorm, it's just fun knowing that other groups of loved ones are doing the same thing at the same time. Not that I mind the company, but this is kind of late or a weeknight (ok, I admit it, I'm old and a whimp). I understand that this movie is hillarious, so as I am recouperating from pneumonia, I don't expect to be able to talk to anyone on the phone while watching. I'll probably be too busy laughing and then coughing as a result! We have 7 participating at my house (and 2 angry youngsters who have to go to bed just before we start!). 'See' ya at the movies--and let me know what you think (jtine54@yahoo.com)! TTFN :-)