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50° sunny and still in Monroe, NC. Come visit and bring cookies.

Oh Dear, I would if I could. And I actually have cookies made this year.

Just made almond bark & am on to Turtle cookie bars now. Then wrapping to begin...

Cool and rainy here. I'm forgetting what the sun looks like.

48*F here and the sun is out--BUT that does not mean as much as it might...

Believe me this time of year the sun does not mean as much as it does in the summer....

Hi Cheryl--how are you doing ???

Hazy sunshine and 68* right now. I got Teddy home from school and am about ready for a nap.

It's a whole 3*F here...but the winds have dies down so it's not too bad.

How did Ted enjoy Santa at the school, Tina?

Wish I had some turtle bars right now

It's warm this week, it's 38 out and it has been about that all week; last week we had a cold front and it was in the single digits for a while (and I chose till then to run around and make sure everything was weatherized, which it was not lol).

We had snow for all of 20 minutes last week, it was nice; it doesn't really snow much in the Willamette Valley here in the Portland, Oregon area... Usually if we want to see snow we have to drive up to one of many mountains to partake.

Brrrr, too cold for me even without wind.
Teddy likes Santa. He always has. He does not like cameras and most mall santa's have that 'weapon' prominently pointed at Santa's victims. He came home with a Toy Story memory game that he chose for himself. So he was very happy. When he is happy, I am happy and together we are happy a lot.

I heard a strange sound when I went out to unplug the Christmas lights tonight. Turns out it was just the snow dripping down the gutter in the front of the house..

it is 43 yet at 10:19 tonight.

I am so very tired----I hope I am not getting Rod's cold...

Good to hear that Teddy had fun.

-6*F this morning...oh well, at least the sun is shining.

Hope you are not getting sick Carol.

Sending my snow to James

Errand running today...

Good morning. I have no major plans today. I may go out to shop for the bits I still need for gifting. I want to go early as the stores are opening.

I need to be sleeping--why is it we wake earlier than we have to Tina? I think I am getting my DH's cold--which is not a good Thing. Valarie is coming Saturday.

Today I have to go to the ladies Aide meeting at our church--I do think I am going to quit belonging to that. They only have a meeting once every other month--and it never fasils to be when I have another commitment.

I think I am going to take one last look around the local stores to make sure I have all that I need.

If you spread the cold to the ladies aide, they may vote you right out, Carol.
I decided not to go out today. It is raining already although the bulk of the rain is supposed to happen this afternoon. So I lit my fire for the first time in a few days and will toss italian sausages into the crock for adding to later. Not sure what it will end up being by tonight. Maybe just sausages with sweet peppers and onions and such with a pasta or rice side.

That sounds yummy to me Tina.

Change of plans here too. My daughter asked me to come and babysit for her so she could get her chrismas shopping done after all. So I am rushing around to get teh ladies aide stuff done & myself packed as I will spend the night at my daughters--i will not drive back here tonight just to sleep & then drive back in the rain tomorrow morning.

so I wish everyone a great few days--I may be able to get online at my daughrers & maybe not--we will see.

Gave a good time babysitting. I'm just watching tv. Don't gave to leave for work til around 1:30 so I can relax until then.

Enjoy your baby time, Carol. I'm thinking you are going to need a to-go bag constantly packed for the next couple of years. Having it handy may save you some stresses.

Good morning. I am still up way too early. And I don't really have a timed schedule. I hope everyone has a great Friday.

I want sausages That Tina has me craving all the time.

Have fun with baby, Carol

Hope you are feeling better Cheryl

Not much planned today, grandbaby is here until Christmas..might I add because her mother is spiting me and refuses to put up a Christmas tree for her. Some day Karma will spite that girl back.

Supposed to snow a bit this afternoon and then give us a bad one on Sunday and Monday. Let the Christmas rush panic begin here for the ones who wait until the last to get it done.

Good Morning ,

Hi all... been running again... Nicoli and now Derek are both sick... went and helped Carrie get house cleaned up this morning .. got boys meds and back to sleep .. her back to sleep too... she works tonit late so needs to sleep now ... finally got new med from dermatologist for the roseacea he gave me tetracycline pills for.. to replace the cream he wanted to give me for 250.. insurance won't cover... but it won't be in till Mon... must say the pills are working ... acne at 63 is for the birds!

Well since I have the day off now I am sticking some round steak and peppers in the crockpot for dinner.. will make some mashed taters to go with and then clean house some... may end up with Christmas dinner here if boys are still sick....

Have a good day all!

Nana

Nana has me craving a roast in the crockpot. I think I will bring one out of the freezer to do tomorrow.
I was not panicky but I did go christmas shopping today. My small Christmas is done now. Except maybe some tangerines and apples and such that I prefer fresh. I do need to wrap some things.
I came home and cleaned out my large walkin closet. Reorganized it and covered the luggage in clear plastic and took those out to the storage shed. Made more room to store something else.
I cleaned up the master bath which we rarely use. But my daughter's cat's litter box is in there. So sweeping is necessary often enough. I may be done for the day except for dinner.

Nana makes me hungry,
Tina makes me wish I were more organized &
Sunny--well she makes me wish I had more Baby time.

I "WILL" say if I had more baby time, I would weigh way less--thet boy NEVER stops..well unless yoiu tell him it is nappy time. Then he will lay his head on your shoulder & go to sleep.--BUT if you just go into his room he picks one book after another to read.----

BTW: I should be wrapping gifts just now---LOL

It is time to teach the kid to count. 2 books only. 5 pieces of cereal, etc. One hug. It really helps with math concepts later and helps to teach limits now. And it can be fun.
It was a good day. I need to get more wrapping done. But not tonight. I never napped.

yep--he counts BUT---he wants to go to "10" and he has this book "8 silly Monkeys"..he is not happy until I count to 10--so he has some ways to go. But yes you are right---it is time...

Sweet dreams all. I am heading off to bed. Darn long days!

Sweet Dreams, Tina

Last load of clothes in the washer---one in the dryer---

Got one big gift wrapped & now am starting on the ones I need for the Family party tomorrow night. I should have slept more last night--because I sure will not tonight---

and I think I hear Rain just starting...

I am far from off to bed...But I will wish everyone sweet dreams now.

Good morning everyone. It has been snowing for days..we should end up with about 2 ft of the white stuff after this 6 day run.

I see everyone is busy with their holiday prep...and usual housework Oh the joys of being a woman.

Sunflowers.......Yep Merry Christmas or whatever its called there..
:ding:
God has a birthday too. We love it an take part in it much so. Eating is big like at thanksgiving.. Plus cookies an goodies we bake an take to each place.

Friends come an go if no snow.
I hate your 2 foot of snow tho.LOL

Ours melted over nite ..No snow an 55º

Have a great weekend an Christmas there. Kids make it possible.
dodge

Good morning. I have a roast with onions in the crock. It will be good later today. It was still half frozen which I really like. Keeps it pink in the middle.
I will wrap stuff today. And clean house. It is not just women's work, I think. It is Mother's work. And I really love it.

Yum yum........Life would be boring with out the mom part of the deal.. As we age we realize it more..

DO you have any siblings at all Tina.. I now have one sis an one brother.
Thank heavens for that much.. We started out with 10.. 5 of each
Now down to 3
Happy roast an eating. Bet they love your cooking?

Good morning. We're having family Christmas today and I'm cooking. Making spiral cut ham, goose, au gratin potatoes, green beans, salad, and rolls. Hope the goose is good. None of us has ever had it so it's an experiment for sure.

Hi Chermoni

Sounds great an nice seeing you again. Have a merry Christmas an splendid new year.
I once made geese for a meal.. It is a bit more greasy.. But goos.
dodge

Thanks for the kind words Dodge.

Your meal sounds wonderful Cheryl.

I am storm stuck, I wanted to take grandbaby out to a kids Christmas party but the roads are terrible.

I am glad you are keeping safe Sunny. It isn't worth it to endanger your granddaughter or yourself.
Cheryl, happy cooking. I like goose.
Dodge, I am in the middle of 5 siblings, all living. But none too close to me. I have 5 children all adults from age 41 to 19. Holidays are fun with them.
I went out to purchase some bakery goodies for the weekend snacking. My oven is giving me tizzy-fits and I am not ready to call in service people for it.

That's so great Tina.......Your surrounded .LOL
Beautiful life with kids an grandkids.. Glad you a happy camper.
Merry Christmas no matter how you do it.

dodge

Can you believe it is 71 degrees in Kentucky at 10:30pm 4 days before Christmas???

Bad storms coming though. We are in a tornado warning for the middle of the night.

Its 56º here an rain all day .. No snow.. More rain 2maro an 61º
Doesn't make us made. Unusual for Christmas.

Keep safe, Cindy.
Sweet dreams all.

Keep safe from me as well Cindy.

We have been getting a lot of snow, we need it for insulation but so close to Christmas makes it hard for families travelling and those last minute shoppers. Another storm for today..10 inches they say.

Ten inches is a lot of snow. You keep you and yours safe too up there, Sunny.
Good morning. I slept in until 5 am. Beginning to get back onto my preferred sleep schedule. It is also a couple of degrees warmer this morning. I'll take a sunny, mild Christmas any day.