Family Yum Yums

Well, I can finally move with out feeling the need for assistance! Yum! What great food and fun we had! On Wednesday, we had the kids Thanksgiving, they cook (well, some of it anyway) and all and have whomever they want in for the evening. Thursday we were just family which was very nice. Later that night, a friends son stopped in because his family was gone for the holiday and we watched movies until the wee hours. Great fun, but I was nodding by midnight--and that was AFTER my several hour nap! Friday was slug day here, little momentum to do anything and we thoroughly enjoyed it...everyone should try that at least once a holiday season. I'm sure we would have enjoyed the shopping fest with the best of them had there been money to spend, instead we reveled in each others company, which in my book was much more rewarding. Talked to some of the family and all were well and enjoying the holiday...so all was successful. I think most, including myself, realize the importance of family and loved ones. Life doesn't get better than this!!!

Gratification to the Apple

I can not believe it is almost Thanksgiving. I sit here, really bummed. Joan is out there and ready to sing and here we sit. I mean totally bummed! I can't believe I'm going to miss the experience of the life time for my kiddo. Sometimes I hate money and how it can affect or rule our lives. Well, at least she is going to be home for Thanksgiving. I am really looking forward to that...she will be in 7th heaven. I know I should focus on the 6 of us being here together, but instead I keep going back to not seeing my family. We were going to host this year again, but with my sister getting married, my bro is doing the dad thing for her (we don't have one) and hosting a small gathering at his house for my sister,her future inlaws, fiance and my other sister and her family (she's hosting the wedding). Now everyone is kind of going into small groups and celebrating...we on the other hand committed to things up here and don't get to hook up with them. Good news is that the wedding and the large gathering is soon. Still just bummed I don't get to see everyone...me and my instant gratification. It'll be a great time for just us, then we have some friends in for the evening. It will be nice. Well, think I'll try to get hold of the kiddo and hear about the big city. She's in love with her hotel and the immediate area, they were going to try some sight seeing-touristy thing tonight. Should be interesting! TTFN

The Phones, The Phones!!! HELP!!!

Here's a kick in the pants for you...me on phones! This is one job that is so beyond my capabilities it's not even funny!!! I have to say it's not so bad when I am only playing at it and it's for VERY brief periods of time...which is what I am sure those calling in are thinking! It's a hoot...but when that key pad lights up, I freak!!! Ok, talk about the power of suggestion..3 transfers AND a direct to VM..HELP!!! Ok, I must focus. I know you are all laughing, but I could be in trouble (and I hope Cathy isn't reading, I would hate her to think I was screwing up her job--it's just that she is so good at it, places the bar way too high!!!)

FOCUS, FOCUS, FOCUS

Hello all..it's been a while. I've missed you!!! I've been a bit buried by it all so I shied away from blogging. Would have been all negative. Been crazy busy at work, been nutsy busy at home and the combination has been overwhelming to say the least. On to the positive. We have this awesome new coach for B-Ball. The boys love him and he is building a team of athletes,not just a bunch of kids who play seasonal ball. I like what I see! College ball underway and I am afraid Liz will be disappointed with her seats this year. After premo front row seats for the last season with her girlfriend, she is doomed to the cheap seats with me. Well, at least she has a good attitude about it! Sam is growing and maturing so fast. I know it's a positive, but does it have to happen so fast??? Joan had some thrilling news, the one going to Carnegie Hall. She was chosen to sing a solo in Madrigals. She is so excited...and we are so proud! Wow! That was good for me. I need to do that more often. Focus on the positives. I get down with the difficulties of the day, but you know, with a husband, kids and friends like I have, I should always have a smile on my face!!! Ok, so tomorrow it WILL be sunny, we WILL meet our bills and everyone at work WILL be kind and happy!!! What? Well, if COULD happen!! SMILE !!!