Soon approaching

Tomorrow is the last day of the year... Wow... 2008 has come and gone...

I really didn't have anything to say, I just didn't want to be at the bottom of blog lists anymore. Hee-hee...

All done!

The presents are wrapped and the stockings are stuffed... It's done! I'm not going into another store for a while now... I need a shopping break. I don't even know if that's possible for me, but I'm going to try!

So, if I don't get to blog until after the holiday, Merry Christmas everyone !!!

Surprise from Santa and other adventures of the day

This morning when we came into work, we found a bag filled with goodies in our outgoing mail. It had a note that said "To: Accounting, From: Santa." We still have not figured out who this kind Santa is. When we opened the bag, it was like the kids inside of us came out. It was filled with coke bottles from the old fashioned days, play-dough, a slinky, a gooey slap hand, and a pop culture trivia game which my boss was kind enough to let us play a card with three questions every 30 minutes. So far, I am in the lead with correct answers. Then in the afternoon, during our afternoon break, we took our play-dough and made a Christmas themed sculpture, which was later judged by our auditor. Yes, today was a good day at work. Don't get me wrong, we did accomplish quite a bit of real work as well.

Then this evening, I went to my friends house for a little Christmas gathering. Her house is in a nice area and it made me smile just driving through the neighborhood. Beth and Kelli got me this really cool Victoria's Secret gift set with my favorite scents inside. Those girls are such good friends and quality time with them is something that can always make my day.

Then I had to rush home to get dinner because I was preparing a pot roast on the slow cooker all day. I guess they call it "slow" cooker for a reason because it took forever. It turned out juicy and delicous though with a side of mashed potatoes and gravy... Yummy!

Now, it's time to sit back, relax, and watch Horton Hears a Who with Diamond.

I really want to -

But I just haven't had anything to say lately. Or maybe I've had too much to say and I don't want to post a long boring blog...

So, instead, I'm going to finish working on a project for my Secret Santa gift tomorrow and then head to bed.

Sounds like a plan to me!

Homework check

This came in an e-mail from work today... Kids can sometimes do the silliest things and not even know it.

Mommy works at Home Depot and was selling a shovel.

Oh how I wish you were here, Kohls

Yesterday, as we were getting ready for school, Diamond decides to wear one of her cute church shirts. She wanted to wear the new brown flats we bought at Kohl's last Monday when we went to Abilene.

She puts them on, walks around, goes and has breakfast, then as we are heading out the door to catch the bus, she asks me, "Momma, do you think anything is wrong with these?" I try analyze the shoe at 6:50 a.m. at my not yet fully awake hour and say, "No, they look just fine. They look good." These shoes are the ballet flats, but they have a little buckle at the top. When she takes them off to look again she tells me they just don't feel right. I look and I see the inner sole and see the shape of the foot... They are both left feet!!! Oh no!!! I don't go to Abilene often at all, but it looks like I'm going to have to make a trip down there before Christmas.

So being the good mom that I am, I tell her, "Well since they're flats, why don't you just see if you can wear them anyway..." She tried it then looked at me like I was crazy then put her tennies on... I don't blame her at all. It was still too early for me.

Christmas Shopping

It feels neverending...

But I'm almost done!!!

Woo-hoo!

Before she does...

Tonight Diamond had her first night of helping out as a techie for the upcoming Willy Wonka production. She has been looking forward to this all school year and after reading the techie schedule, I'm a little relieved she is not in the cast. She will be spending 3 hours for 3 nights this week and then it will go to 4 hours next week. Then on top of that, they have weekend practices scheduled. With the busy holiday schedule, like parties and more practices, I don't even know how these kids will have time for homework. But I have warned my child and she knows that if she doesn't get her homework done before practice, she will not be allowed to participate in the play. Mean mommy, I know...

So anyway... while she was practicing away at the play, I go to spend some time with my good friend, Bethany. I haven't seen her in a while so we had some stuff to catch up on. Since she spends Tuesdays watching basketball, we decided to do that. I love basketball and honestly, it's one sport I enjoy watching. Although I may not know the names of things, I understand the primary purpose of the game. I have been to a sports event with Beth before, but I have never been to one where her family member is playing. Sitting next to her made the game even more exciting for me and I actually wanted to stay til the end to finish it. She did some yelling, some cheering, and some encouraging. It was fun. She even bought me and her brother some yummy Chick-fil-a. I'm so blessed with such a good friend.

Oh... and note to self for the next time I watch a game with her... Do not talk to her. She will repsond with very little reaction no matter how big the news is. If only I could've had the moment on tape, huh, Beth?

And so on our way home, I picked up some dinner for Diamond and guess where we went... Chick-fil-a... I had to get a refill.

Past her bedtime

My daughter is just now getting ready for bed. I think it stresses me out more when she doesn't get enough sleep, but she doesn't seem to mind. We spent all night working on posters, signs, a little float, a song, a speech, and I don't even remember what else for their election they are having tomorrow. There wasn't a paper sent home so I was taking her word when she told me all this was required. Either that, or she just loves going above and beyond in her work. We'll see what happens tomorrow. They are supposed to be voting tomorrow for class president and we shall find out the results. I wanted to take a picture of the poster, but it's still covered in wet paint.

I think it's bed time for me too...

And the countdown begins

Christmas Countdown & MySpace Layouts