December 18, 2008
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Christmas already?
I can’t believe that Christmas is only a week away. It ran up and smacked me while I wasn’t looking. I’ve been trying to catch up, but catching up is never easy. I’m baking, cleaning, shopping and wrapping. When I’m not crazy doing those things I’m working, helping the girls get their graduation or college stuff done, or participating in more enjoyable events like bunco, and bible study.
Monday night a storm came in a provided the girls with a snow day. No, we didn’t get a lot, but hey, it’s New Mexico – technically a desert, so they freak if there’s more than a dusting. Actually, the roads iced over and that was the big concern. The girls all went with friends sledding, snowman building and for general frivolity in the snow. Unfortunately, both Ducky and LadyBug were already getting sick, so wet cold snow fun did not really help. Ducky was quite ill yesterday, complaining of ear pain. For those of you reading my blog for some time, you might remember, we have had ongoing drama, trauma and excitement via Ducky’s MUE. (Messed up Ears). Since it’s finals weeks, both girls went to school anyway, and we took Ducky in after school for the shocking diagnosis of a severe ear infection — *gasp*. So she’s on a bunch of meds, Ladybug is feeling better after some rest and cold medicines. Unfortunately again for them, finals continue and they both still have to go to school again today. Poor babies.
Meanwhile – the hectic pace of last minute Christmas preparations is beginning to slow. I’m glad as this year especially I didn’t feel like I was getting to really enjoy the holidays.
OHH – OH! Forgot to tell you. My sister ended up coming up here to ABQ to get an amnio. They were concerned about several things. The results of the amnio were great and it looks as if it going to be a healthy baby boy! Woot for them!
Alright, I have tons to do before heading in to work today. Some final shopping, wrapping and as always the unending house cleaning. But I wanted to let everyone know I was indeed still hanging around! I’m going to leave you with some snowman humor, hubby sent me a bunch of these I’ll share a couple a day – they crack me up. Course, I’m slightly demented myself, so that’s no real surprise.
I’ll be back to visit and comment later on – hopefully this evening. Until then,
Question of the day:
What is your favorite snow day activity?
Comments (15)
Those are hilarious cartoons! I just don’t read enough Calvin and Hobbes.
Glad to hear the good news about your sister’s baby.
Aww, I’m sorry your girls are sick. Hopefully they’ll feel better soon. I’m glad to hear that your sister’s baby is well.
:big-smile:
I love sitting in front of the fire on a snowy day!
Good news about your sisters baby
I don’t have a snow day activity, we don’t get snow-ever. I’ve been here 12 years, snowless :so-sad:
Christmas comes quicker every year, doesn’t it?
Hmm…it rarely snows in my part of the world, but on the few occasions that it has, I like to stay home and watch movies, drink coffee, bake stuff. Boring, huh?
favorite snow day activity outside is sledding… favorite inside activity is baking with the kids and snuggling with the hubby.
LOVE Calvin & Hobbes. BRILLIANT strip.
I love Calvin & Hobbes. My favorite thing on a snow day is going back to bed for a while. Something about crawling back into a still warm bed is very inviting. I then like to bake something fun to eat. Of course, jammies are in order for the entire day.
RYC and I am enjoying the camera. I do not like the view for the settings as that means I have to have my glasses on and I can’t take pictures with my glasses on. I know it is ironic. I hope that APS does not have a snow day tomorrow since finals are still going on. Youngest Kid is scheduled for her final at 7:30 at UNM in the morning. Yuck.
being warm in bed is my fav. snow day activity
sorry to hear your girls are sick. i use to have recurring bad ear problems when iwas younger too. now not so much. don’t know why. guess i stay away from something that caused or made it worse. i just get little fluid nowdays.
Hi I know it has been a long time since I stopped by or posted. I am sorry to hear ducky is sick. I loved the snowman cartoons, they were a hoot.
glad to hear from you and understand the busy-ness of the year. Loved the cartoons, the second one is something my 15 year old son would do.
If I don’t see you around in the next week, Merry Christmas!
My favorite snow activity is ‘catching up inside work’ while the kids are outside playing in the snow…
this entire year has gone by incredibly quickly!!
Good news on your sister’s baby, hope your girls feel better. Don’t work too hard!
Stay in touch.
((hugs))
Gosh I love Calvin and Hobbes. Those are good ones
Snow day? What’s a snow day? :wink-wink:
We are getting a lot of snow and I’m happy to just stay indoors, do some baking and wrapping gifts..
Love those comics………LOL………hugs.
Hey, I’m missing you again! Did you have a good Christmas?? What’s up with you? Come back, please?!?!?!