Thursday the 14th...

Yesterday was the 13th. Not that it matters or anything but...my dad never showed up to pick up my son from school...thankfully my son was able to grab the bus before it left.  My phone/internet/cable was out (again)...drove home on gas fumes, had spaghettios, mashed potatoes and rice for dinner. How's that?

This morning, I was able to fill my car up with gas....a full tank!  When did they raise it to 2.79??? Ehh...better than over 3.00 a gallon or something. But no matter. I was just happy that today started out much better than yesterday.  My phone is (now) working. I need to contact the cable company to come out and take another look at the wires or whatever outside my building. My neighbor had given up and canceled the company and switched over to a phone company that provides internet service. No cable for her, but she's happier with a phone and internet that has fewer problems than our cable company.

As I went to my library's (workplace) cafe, the poor girl behind the counter was having a very bad morning. She knocked out all the coffee beans, and I just patiently stood there eating my cheese sticks while waiting for her. Probably took her 10 minutes to finally get it all together.

I said to her, be thankful it's not Thursday the Thirteenth.

Anyhoo...not a lot of exciting things going on at the moment, so really nothing much to report. The weather has gotten better, so the commute is a bit better.  I should be thankful for that.

Wishes for Friday...

Many kids are wishing/praying/hoping/crossingtheirfingers for Snow Day tomorrow.

My morning commute was good...in fact, it was so smooth, I wondered where everyone was. Where's the traffic, I asked.

And got to work on time ... again.

But, later, around 11:00 a.m., the snow started.

And it snowed...
....snowed....
............snowed.........

Until I had to dig my car out. Why didn't I park in the parking structure? I just wasn't thinking.

And it took me 1 1/2 hour to get home...BUT...I enjoyed the scenery, though. Big fat wet snowflakes floating down....then it really did come down.  Of course we have the usual nervous drivers out there. But I kept my cool.

Not a whole lot exciting things going on right now.  My dad is in the process of "downsizing" his home so he can put it up for market and get himself moved out to Jackson. I did visit him yesterday and we talked a bit. Gave me a couple things and I was able to take away my baby blanket home.  It was sweet. It was little sad to see many things being put away/given away/packed up, etc.  But I'm proud of him for taking the next step in his life.  To prepare himself.

Okay, I got a boy singing in the tub...and he is also fervently praying for Snow Day tomorrow. Wouldn't that be a hoot?  Wake up in the morning and we'll see! 

Happy 2010....

It is Sunday. I am up too early. Can't go back to sleep so might as well just catch up on emails and just poke around until I wake up two teenage girls for showers, and get every one up for church. I think I'll make a pot of coffee while I'm at it....

Looks like we are off to a good start.  Starting a new chapter in my life. Turning a page here....wondering what 2010 will bring.

Christmas was very quiet....which is what I like. Being with just my own family made it even more pleasant. And then finally taking the kids over to their grandma's....made it even more pleasant. And just having the time off from work made a big difference.

New Year's Eve was spent with some wonderful friends. I learned to play 9 Golf card game. Kind of funny and at times, I find it ...annoying but it was fun the same time. Then in the morning, I learned how to play Apples to Apples.  That was really great.   I think I'll get myself that game...it'll be great when we have company over or something. I think my dad would enjoy the game too.

I did make my bacon wrapped water chestnuts...and yes my friend's husband fell in love with it. Very addictive. Also made my sister's "heart attack waiting to happen" dip. *grins*

Looking back over 2009, I can only say, I'm glad it's over, time to move on, move past it, and start fresh  for 2010. Again, I look forward to seeing what God has planned for me, for us, for everyone this year.

Happy New Year, you all.