[Sammi1961]

Connie, I think it is great that Jasmine talked to her grandfather and asked him those important questions. I guess I never understood why just one or two meals a year during the holidays could not be made safe for your dd so your family could attend them. Isn’t family more important than food? I do hope your dh hears about the job soon. Sounds like Stuie has given your dd a lot more confidence.

Lauri, I always had to go visit my parents rather than they come here as my dad hated to travel (though my mom did visit a few times) and they only lived an hour and a half away! Hope work goes well today. Hang in there till your next week off!

Ellen, wow, sounds like you are getting a lot of knitting done. I think homemade knitted mittens and socks are just the best! Glad your decorating is coming along. I haven’t even started yet.

Melly, it must be very nice to have your dh in town for awhile. I watched Christmas movies on tv over the weekend too.

Theresa, I have to say I cannot imagine inviting myself over to someone’s house for Christmas even if it was a relative so I think your mil has a lot of nerve. I cannot blame you and Glen for not wanting her and the other relatives to visit and I hope either they don’t or you two can manage not to be home if they stop by. You deserve to have a peaceful and happy Christmas.

Sueanne, sounds like you are getting a lot of stuff done. I bet Goodwill will appreciate all the donations.

Felicia, I watched several movies on Falalala Lifetime yesterday too while I was cleaning. Hope your eBay selling is going well.

Patti, I like your granddad’s saying!!

DeBora, I hope that things work out so your dd and her family do have a place to live. Would her mil actually put them out on the street? Your dgks are very lucky to have you and your dh to stand up for them. I sure hope you feel better today.

Denahowy, you are so ahead of me in getting ready for Christmas. I have barely started my shopping! Hope you and your dks have fun making the gingerbread house. Sounds like you will have a wonderful holiday season.

Sleet and freezing rain here after snowing last night. It is messy out. Have 4 dc children so far today and they are being very loud. I am still over tired from the weekend. Catching up on laundry today. My Board meeting got changed to next week which is good. I am just barely starting to get ready for Christmas. I have done some on-line shopping and did pick up a couple things at the mall on Saturday. I am hoping next weekend I can buckle down and do some marathon shopping to get as much done as possible and at some point this week I hope to get my outside Christmas lights up. I need to order my cards too! I am feeling very behind in everything! Hope everyone is having a good Monday!