Tuesday 11/24/15

It smells like Thanksgiving in here! I am trying to get the giblets cooked so I can finish the dressing and go to bed! But man, my house smells like Thanksgiving wonderful! I am so excited for the kids to all come tomorrow it's been way too long since we have all been together and tomorrow is the day!

It's been an emotional day and I am not sure why but one part is I was awake last night till after 2 and I remember being awake after that for a time before my alarm went off at 5:45 needless to say I did not get much sleep then working both jobs today, this gal is tired! I got into Facebook between jobs and there were all these posts from the kids from 'on this day' and it was pictures of Dou and the family and memories - i finally broke down and cried, something I have not done for a very long time and I decided to get out of that and get to Hy Vee so I could get my shift over. Otherwise it was going to be a yucky shift.

It wasn't I was on express and I have not worked there since last winter! I worked by Denise which was fun when she was there, she is the front end manager so she has lots of things to watch and keep moving but when we had a chance to chat that was fun.

I am enjoying being recognized by so many customers when I am in the store and after watching the video that Ash shared about Wellington Heights (we've reached new heights, Wellington!) I really do feel like it is a friendly place to be and nice to feel a part of a neighborhood. Sure it's scary at times, but more times than not it feels comfortable.

I had a nice phone conversation with Michael sharing with me some changes that are taking place in his and JoAnna's basketball lives. It was really nice to hear Michael again. He has been through so much loosing both of his Dad's in a year and with his recent neck problems, it was just nice to hear Michael coming back into his voice and heart.

I started watching Cake Boss, and for some reason that show really intrigues me. I think it's because they are creators of fun/ beautiful things. But that show is fun and crazy, I can't believe that big crazy family all working together. I don't go out of my way to watch but if I happen to catch it I like to watch.

And seeing a blurb for a new show Kate plus 8 on a Date! PLEASE! She must need the money  - sad

funny story about me - Friday I had made my list of things I wanted to get done and had it all timed out so I could have everything done, showered packed and ready when Michael got off work at 4. Things were going along just fine and I was hurrying so I could jump in the shower, so I was cleaning up some dead leaves off of my houseplants. Well, As I was snipping away I snipped the cords, not one, not two but all three of the cords for my blinds at the window next to the driveway! I knew it the minute I did it too and I was so angry then I just burst out laughing thinking of telling my family what I had done! Only me!

I texted my Mom a little while ago and told her I was so excited to be able to let the moon shine on the dressing tonight. When I was growing up she always told me that that is what made the dressing taste so good was the moon shone on it. It was nice to be able to share that bit of a memory with my folks with them so far away.

Ok, my eyes are turning into slits and I am afraid if I blink I may bleed to death (my eyes are so bloodshot!) sleep well everyone!