Eve of the New Year

I am writing my NYE post now since I may fall asleep if I wait much longer. We are headed to some friends' house for a get together, but I am a late night lightweight anymore. They may have to wake me up to ring in 2017. I've been fairly productive in the kitchen today and even got a little time in snuggling with my boy...which rarely happens anymore. He's so zippy, sometimes it is hard to keep him still. We have been watching the Twilight Zone marathon on SyFy. It is one of our favorite New Year's traditions. Play games, watch the episodes and be together.

I pray 2017 brings with it newly restored health for me and for many. I am ready to get healthy and not feel blah most of the time. Here's hoping for a great new year for all!

Night all.


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It's getting real

We took the oldest to the county clerk's office early this morning to see how the wheels of government work. Well, that and we went to turn in papers and finish the process for applying for a passport. The security guard there had to be the kindest and most genuine government employee I have ever met in one of those offices. He made sure we were welcomed, had the proper papers filled out the proper way so we wouldn't waste our time waiting only to be told we needed to come back with different papers. Just a bright light in a place nowhere wanted to be. The paperwork is officially file and reality has hit all of us that she will be leaving the country in a few months. I'm trying to not be completely freaked out about that. You know, roller coasters are really fun and thrilling until you grow up and watch your child go on one for the first time. I mean, they are still fun, but the weight of parental responsibility weighs heavy on my mind when I think of what I am allowing them to do. Just like with this mission trip, it all sounds like a super great adventure until you realize that you are sending your baby on a trip to another country and you will not be with her. It is pretty intimidating. But I know she will be okay. Just the worrisome mom in me.

Going to go tend to an ill child now. Tummy trouble.

Night all.


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Well, ugh

My Hokies have not shown up for their bowl game. I honestly don't think they are in the same state as the bowl game...at least not in their minds. My husband is pacing the floor and even elected to do some of his least favorite jobs in order to avoid watching. We may not have a happy house for a bit.

Oh well. Go Hokies anyway.

Night all.


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Do I Have To?

I hate to say it, but I think I will start the process of taking down the Christmas tree and decorations tomorrow. This part of the holiday is my least favorite task. It will be kind of extra sad since we will have several empty bags from, as I am terming it, "Timber Times Two 2016" where several of the ornaments were broken. We still have the memories, but boy was the snowman family made out of painted fingers super duper cute. Sigh.

Now I see that Debbie Reynolds has passed one day after her daughter. So sad for that family. Quite a blow for them and for all of those whose lives have been filled with joy and laughter from their gifts of entertainment. I'm going to bed.

Night all.


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Short Post #4567

I didn't sleep much at all last night, so I am not tracking as quickly as usual. We had a nice day with the WI family. The kids got worn out at the local trampoline park and I got worn out watching them. Ha. We ate at Five Guys for dinner and played Trivial Pursuit and had ice cream. Not too shabby.

We lost an icon today: Carrie Fisher. I'm telling you, friends, half my childhood heroes have dies this year. Jeepers. 2016 has not been kind to lots of people.

Please pray for my uncle and aunt. They left today to go. To another town to meet with a new doctor and start his new chemo. They come back home tomorrow since the chemo drugs didn't come in. This is not a mistake they physically, mentally or financially needed at this time. Uncle for my uncle.

Night all.


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Day after Christmas fun

The Wisconsin family has arrived and with it lots of cousin fun. My children love to play games of any type and so does their cousin, K, so it makes for an excellent time. Lots of laughing and kind hearted smack talk, although my two girls can get pretty rough on each other from time to time. There were beautiful music performances and joke telling and theatrical recreations of scenes from Harry Potter. We were busy over here, friends. Because our house is old and not laid out nicely to have guests, they have gone to stay in a hotel room for the night. While our house has room, it isn't like houses built today with bonus rooms and that business. And we don't feel right setting up a guest room in the cold basement. With all the craziness that comes with our five, they probably welcome the break! :0).

WHo knows what tomorrow holds for the cousins, but I am sure it will be something full of learning and laughter for sure!

Night all.


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Merry Christmas

It has been a busy but lovely day at our house. A nice time with family. I am grateful for all I have been blessed with and am humbled by the amount of love I have been given.

Our Wisconsin family arrives tomorrow and we are excited to get to spend time with them. Hopefully the weather will cooperate and we will have some fun outdoors as well. This weather is a bit too balmy for my taste and for them, I am sure it is almost tropical.

I hope all of you have a blessed rest of your Christmas Day and enjoy spending time with loved ones.

Night all.


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