Level Three Snow Emergency

Well here I am on a Thursday - snowed in with 15 inches and our county has forbidden anyone to drive on the roads, unless you are an emergency vehicle! So an extra holiday for West Chester! The snow started on Wednesday morning and is just now letting up. John was able to get me to Meijer's yesterday morning around 11 and we did all our Christmas weekend shopping. It took us an hour in the store, but I saved over 40% on the bill with coupons. Unfortunately they were out of a few things. John had to go in to work, so I ventured out to Krogers on my own...we had about 8 inches at that point. Living in Buffalo for a few years helped me negotiate the roads, but I think poor Henrietta thought she was back in Buffalo. I had over an inch to clear off her when I got done in the store. I decided against going anywhere else, although I still have to pick up Daniel's gifts for the boys and a stocking stuffer that I couldn't find. John Morrell even sent John home early last night! If the level three continues, he may not have to go in today. They called Michael at 10:30 last night and told him not to come in. Well, I'm going to spend the day baking and finishing gifts for the office people. I will probably need to go in tomorrow for awhile, as they did not get the Christmas Eve Bulletins finished and Monie is sick. But today is a SNOW DAY!

Two posts in one day?

Yes, because my cousin Cammie just had a baby boy! To see a picture of baby Jackson
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No time to blog

My posting has had to give way to holiday/work/other commitments. But I thought I'd better say something soon or my mom will wonder what's become of me. Last week was filled with Christmas staff lunches, women's Christmas parties and helping at the Christmas store that our church sponsors for those who need help with gifts for their children or grandchildren. In between has been shopping, wrapping, mailing and working on a 400 piece Christmas mailing for Deaf Ministries International, First quarter statements going out for the church, Choir practice, Children's Church, Daniel getting sick again with a throat infection. Sunday was a nice treat from Michael - dinner out at the Chinese buffet! This is Daniel's exam week and we are looking forward to having Andrew home at the end of the week. Another Christmas party on Saturday and time to get ready for Andrew's 21st birthday on the 21st - which makes it his golden birthday and extra special. We finally got some snow today - very pretty. Hard to believe that Christmas is almost here. I made the cookies too early this year, because we've eaten most of them - guess I'll have to bake again. I still have gifts to finish making and my days off are filled! But at least I'm not bored! Well that should bring everyone up to date...until the next time I have a few minutes for the computer - take care of each other!

Monday, Monday

Another week is upon us! Great weekend, lots of family time and lots of crafting time. Started a new Sunday School class taught by Tari and Marc on Worship for the Church Musician. They will include basic music theory also. Never hurts to brush up and I am enjoying the teaching on worship. Busy day at work, but quick. Now that I am working part-time, it seems like I never have enough time at work to finish things. But the time does fly by. Tonight our ladies ensemble practiced - it is sounding very nice. We will sing on December 26. Tomorrow is our staff Christmas lunch at the Wood's and Becky always makes us a delicious meal. So that's the long and short of it for today.

Concert Update

Michael and I attended Daniel's Christmas concert last night. Daniel did such a nice job, playing in both the concert band and the jazz band on his trombone. And then he worked on the technical team for the choral part of the concert videotaping. He has finally made up all his homework from the last round of absences. I will be glad to hear if the rheumatologist has any ideas yet. Another beautiful day - hung out two loads of laundry and enjoyed my walk. Chilly but sunny. I hope to spend the evening working on Christmas presents if my wrists hold out - they have been hurting alot lately, probably from making Christmas cookies and doing alot of crochet. Happy Weekend Everyone!

Happy December!

I am so happy to report that the sun came out today! Yesterday I ended up coming home from work early, feeling queezy and like a migraine was coming. Providentially, it was not a migraine, although I slept from 3 until 6:30! It has been raining, cold and very drear in Cincinnati. Besides kicking up my fibro, I also suffer from SAD (seasonal affective disorder) and do not do well when we have so many days without sun. I do use light therapy every morning, but yesterday it didn't seem to help. Every morning I take Daniel to school in the dark, and this morning it began to get lighter and lighter - sure enough, clear skies and bright sunshine. I was able to get two loads of laundry done and out on the line to dry! I really enjoyed my walk. And I finished baking all our Christmas cookies and have tucked them safely away in the freezer. A very productive day - and the sun is supposed to shine tomorrow too!