December 25, 2007
I should be getting off of work right now, but a Christmas miracle happened today. I was able to come home at 3 PM and celebrate Christmas with Shane’s family. I even ate Christmas dinner. Work was totally fine and very mellow. The charge nurse decided to send someone home, so we all wrote our names on paper and she drew a name. She drew Ray’s name. Ray is a 60-something nurse I work with. We share December birthdays and I think he is my new favorite person. I had really come to terms with working today and had no problem staying if I had to, but Ray, upon having his name drawn, gave the rest of the day off to me. He told the charge nurse I wasn’t feeling well (which is sort of true-I have been sick and I sound not-so-hot, but I am ok). It was so kind of him and I think he might be part angel. So, I finished up my stuff and was out of there by three, at Nana’s by four. Shane and I just opened our presents which consisted largely of new music which made us both happy and I am contentedly sitting on the couch, sipping my cup of lovely tea forte-silken tea bags given to me by my sweet sister in law. The best part was how happy Shane and my kids were to have me home early. Their faces were full of smiles and love. It is a very happy Christmas.
December 21, 2007
I was supposed to work today, but magically, I was able to get the day off and I am so, so happy. I worked on Monday and realized I was going to miss seeing Andrew and Pam the day they arrived (Friday). So I asked my supervisor if I could take Friday off seeing they had enough people scheduled without me, and it more or less worked. I am even being paid with 12 hours I accrued by working one of the days the fires were going on (they gave everyone who worked that day 12 hours vacation time…very nice). It actually turned out to be a good thing as I would have most likely called in sick anyway. I am better than I was my last post, but I have a cough and a fairly manly voice as of today. Both my kids are coughing as well, but I think we are holding up pretty well. And Uncle Andrew and Aunt Pamela arrived today and we were able to spend the afternoon with them. They met Tegan for the first time and Ethan led Andrew around our parent’s backyard for an hour or so. It was fun and I am very happy that I wasn’t at work. Right now I am sitting in front of a fire that is keeping me toasty warm. Everything is good.
December 19, 2007
Being sick is no fun. Being sick on your birthday when you have all kinds of plans is even less fun. I woke up with a respiratory thing and just felt wiped out. My mom blessed me with the gift of childcare while I went home and back to bed. I feel quite a bit better now (less of a headache and no longer nauseated), but breathing is not normal and neither is my voice. I am not backing out of my plans to go to the Wild Animal Park because I am sure the ice cold air will be just what my sick little lungs need. I just want to go. And it is my birthday, so I can do whatever I want, right? I just hope no one else gets this, especially the little ones. Just in time for Christmas.
December 13, 2007
I can’t believe Christmas is just a little under 2 weeks away. I have been very busy. I have been crafty lately and can’t find enough time to get the things I want to make done. The red felt bird is from this site. I saw it and I wanted it, so I got out all my floss and felt and went at it. I pretty much just copied what I saw, but I wanted what I saw and I am very happy with my finished product. The paper birds are from this site. I am very pleased with them as well. As you can tell, I am really into birdies this year so I was very excited when I stumbled across the patterns. We are going to an ornament exchange party Saturday night. I am thinking I might bring a paper bird, but I am a little nervous. People I don’t know…will it end up being the bummer ornament nobody wants?? I suppose Georgia and I could just plan it so we could get each other’s ornaments somehow. I am not sure if I should run out and buy one or just go for it. What do you think? It says on the invitation “any ornament. Some of you might remember the snowman poop from last year….” This has to be better than snowman poop.
Anyway, not sure what else I will get to. I cross stitched a wedding sampler for my cousin who is getting married on the 23rd and I need to get it framed. I will put up a picture when it is all finished. I also made a few other things, but I can’t put up pics because it would ruin surprises. Nothing too exciting, but I don’t want to spoil anything.
I just have two or three more things to get and I am set. I have lots of wrapping to do. Tegan seems to be steering clear of the tree. Not sure what she would do if there were presents under it, though. I have Christmas cards ordered and will pick them up after work tomorrow. It is very difficult to get a good picture including two kids and a cat. I wanted it just of the kids, but that didn’t happen. One wants to crawl away and the other is into silly faces. We worked it out and I will be happy when they are in the mail. No Christmas lights on the house yet. I think we might be skipping them this year since we just got the house painted and Shane is not wanting to put any holes or anything into it yet. They’ll be up next year, I am sure.
I am looking forward to the next week. I think it is going to get me more into the holiday mood. Party on Saturday, Christmas Under the Stars (Christmas caroling and hot drinks outside with church) on Sunday, Wild Animal Park Wednesday night, Andrew and Pamela’s arrival on Friday, and then Christmas will be here. I can’t believe it. This year is almost over. Time is going too fast.
