December 19, 2012
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merry
This might just end up sounding like whining. It’s not really intended that way.
Tomorrow at school we’re doing festive centers. We don’t do centers much this year. So this is big news. You would not believe the creation I decided to do with the little angels. We’re stitching. Yes, we are. I’m not concerned, why do you ask? I just remembered this morning that I might have said I would take care of prepping the other two projects, only one of which I can even remember at this current time. Yippee.
Tomorrow night I’m going to choir practice so’s I can sing Christmas Eve. Assuming I have a voice by Christmas Eve. Not so much today. Kinda lost most of it last night helping the kiddos practice for the early Christmas Eve service.
Friday we have school. Our first hurricane make-up day. I suppose that is ok. It’s also LLO’s birthday. 12. oh my golly. She’s making cookies to share with her class. But that’s not my problem, I think. Both girls are having a sleepover Friday night,
which will merge directly into the mega birthday party on Saturday morning. They decided to share the party at the roller rink which is closed to everyone but us. I haven’t thrown a birthday party in a couple years (which has been the topic of conversation lately alternating between this party totally makes up for my deficiencies as a birthday party throwing mother and just the deficiency part.) In any case, yikes. However, I don’t have to do a thing except (gulp) pay. And skate. (yay) And not permanently damage myself.
Because 2 hours after the birthday party extravaganza, I get to don a lovely robe and shake hands with the Dean. Pretty sure that I’m wearing my painted shoes. Try and stop me. I think we’re celebrating with ice cream.
Sunday. I think Sunday is slow. I’m only busy all morning. Possibly baking all afternoon. Or maybe making a Christmas dress for LLO. Or doing all my Christmas shopping.
Christmas Eve is mellow too. Annual party with friends and then the church extravaganza. Between services, I’ll put the presents under the tree, if there are any. I really do like Christmas Eve, helping with the kids and then singing with the grown-ups too. Also we’re doing a little bell sextet (that’s 6, right?) which is going to be really fun. If I can still read and count at 11:30pm. Ha.
And Christmas. Which is completely unplanned.
And then. Nothing. I have zero trips on my calendar. Neither set of parents has said a word about when we are coming. I’m ok with that. Because that is the part that makes me so cranky. Watching my incredibly short break eaten up by a trip to the land of annoying bird calls and the other land of we don’t believe in heat. Surely we’ll have to go. But I don’t know about it today, so it doesn’t exist.
In other news, I had to call that family who is no longer speaking to us, because LLO wants her best friend to be the sleepover patron. I left a phone message, which was ignored. Saw the mom yesterday and asked her about it. She admitted that she knew I’d left a message, but she didn’t have time to listen to it. And then she said she’d have to check her calendar. That was 12 hours ago. Clearly she didn’t check her calendar right away. I wouldn’t bother with her if it wasn’t LLO’s choice. I haven’t missed this woman’s self absorption. You know that I’m going to have to call again. How freaking rude is that.
Also, I’m tired of rain.
Also, I just want to go back to bed. So I’m going to get another spot of tea (it’s a tea day, that’s how bad it is) and put on some festive music and have a good day. Feel free to do the same.
Comments (40)
OMG, a TEA Day! Bless you dear one.
Huge props for that ending.
You should definitely graduate in your painted shoes! Congratulations, btw.
Skating parties rock as do bell sextets.
Merry Christmas!
Peaceful sounds nice! Enjoy your relaxation time!
Graduation is very bittersweet. I miss college a lot… and yes, even the tests and papers.
Your Christmas Eve plans at church sound nice!
I think you are FABULOUS!!
I heartily suggest listening to GREAT BIG SEA….they are damned good when you’re feeling overwhelmed.
Know this girl, you mean a lot to me.
Merry Christmas Carrie.
Wow! You ARE too busy to color! But oh, YES! Wear the painted shoes for graduation!!!! I wish I could be there. You worked so hard for that! ((((hugs)))) Enjoy these crazy days. Much love to you!
As busy as it sounds, you’re in need of a vacation after all that. Or a six pack of Christmas Ale. Or both. Hope you get a day of down time for yourself.
The painted shoes will totally rock the graduation!
I was still good after shoveling the driveway for the eighth time since yesterday morning, but reading about your gig has worn me out.
Enjoy your tea, and remember: It’s never too early to curse at someone who deserves it!
Wow Wow Wow what a dedicated lady you are the bomb!!!!
WOW sounds like lots to do but I’m sure you’ll have a blast with the girls while skating, I took Zara to ice skate a couple of days ago and we had fun (Pedro was busy but check on the sister a lot
) skate is so much fun 
I admire your dedication. I’m not sure if I’d be able to speak to the woman after she’s being so very rude but I understand what a great motivation it is to see LLO smile, you’re such a loving mom :3
Tea days are the worst.
have a merry one
@meddwl - hello!!. i’ve been calling that woman a very unpleasant name under my breath all week.
@godfatherofgreenbay - certainly. i’ve proclaimed it.
@boxedwine - yup.
@SisterMae - i’m so sleepy.
@HappierHeathen - if we could get some snow, i’d feel a lot better. (not that i want to shovel 8 times a day.)
@Zoz36 - i will be getting the down time. or someone will be sorry. and i don’t mean me.
@songoftheheart - i wish you could too.
@Bricker59 - you are too.
@Marica0701 - undergrad was bittersweet. i’m overjoyed to see the back side of grad school.
@Thatslifekid - peaceful. relaxation. looking forward to that part.
@lanney - it’s all good.
@vexations - yep. tea. can’t wait until it’s coffee again.
Busy busy busy… Sounds like fun though.
Happy birthday to LLO! And Merry Christmas!
Sounds fun, ringing the bells. I’d totally watch you do it if I lived close enough.
@distractedbyzombies - you and your thing for bell ringing chicks.
i make faces. and sometimes giggle. i’ll wish you a merry later.
@armnatmom - it is all fun.
@promisesunshine - now! I want it now!
@distractedbyzombies - goodness. merry, merry, merry mark.
impatient.
@promisesunshine - that’s me.
nows I can has my eggnog, thank you.
@distractedbyzombies - oooh. eggnog. haven’t had any of that this year.
@promisesunshine - but I don’t have any whiskey. so…
@distractedbyzombies - i don’t have either eggnog or whiskey.
You totally rock and Merry Christmas!!!
yikes, a tea day. yeah, i’m having a no-capitalization day. also i’m drinking a lot more wine than i plan to admit to the other adult in our household. sneaky drinking. can’t be good. hang in there…congratulations…you rock…you’re awesome…merry christmas…..yay!
@ordinarybutloud - NO CAPS??? speaking of which, i need a beer. you’re awesome too. i think i have another sinus infection. dang it. oh, and i’ve started twitching again.
@promisesunshine - i don’t know. the caps don’t seem worth it. i can’t drink beer (gluten). besides wine has fewer calories. i didn’t know you twitch.
@ordinarybutloud - i never find caps worth it. i think wine gives me a headache. i was thinking the other day i might have a gluten issue. i’ve decided to ignore it. i only twitch when i am FREAKING OUT. it may not be an actual twitch. i had somebody tell me yesterday that i’m not as much fun as i used to be. not related to the twitching. also, it wasn’t as rude as i may be relating it. i think i’m babbling now too.
@promisesunshine - oh, you know how i can get rhapsodic about gluten. it’s not that freaking hard to eliminate it, you know. and think of the benefits! years back on your life! better hair! elimination of headaches and migraines! but you know. do what’s right for you, and all.
@ordinarybutloud - oh my gosh!! BETTER HAIR!! i need better hair. and honestly, i could use fewer headaches. yes, indeed. but i am not researching this week. my plate is full.
@promisesunshine - you don’t have to research. just eat fruits, vegetables, beans, rice, corn, potatoes and meat. avoid processed foods (i.e., foods that come in cans or boxes) unless they say gluten-free. lots of them say it, now. eat any food made by kraft that doesn’t specifically say it contains wheat. done. make your own cornbread from cornmeal. i’m pretty sure a person who can sew wedding dresses can do this.
@ordinarybutloud - spouseman just said he was going to bring this up after the new year. how bizarre. no more beer though. darn it.
Budweiser makes an excellent beer-approximation from sorghum. Redbridge. It’s excellent for gluten-free, but it’s not excellent by beer standards (IMO). There are a variety of gf beers actually, but Redbridge is the most beerish and widely available.
@ordinarybutloud - can’t make me drink bud. the end. i don’t need beer anyhow. no loss.
well it’s not bud. it’s a bud product. but yeah, re: beer. switch to liquor or wine. you might not get headaches from wine once you’re gluten free.
@promisesunshine - lol I was wondering how long would it take for you to notice I am me
Happy Birthday to LLO!
Cannot control other people as much as we would like to.. So, I’ve decided not to worry about that.
Have a Merry Christmas!
@meddwl - your secret was safe from me until you mentioned the kids. apparently i’m not as alert as your other friends. sigh. (i could offer many excuses. but i’m just more me than usual.)
@BoulderChristina - thanks.
@greatredwoman - can’t control people at all. and maybe that’s ok too. merry christmas to you, too.
I hope you have the stamina to make it through! I hear that a little caffeine is a miracle… Have fun and enjoy the tea!