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Mardi dix

  1. Tomorrow is E.'s birthday. Just got home from buying his last two presents. I even got them wrapped. And guess what? The scrap left over from the first present fit perfectly around the second present. Little things like that are exceedingly cool to me.
  2. Asia is on week two of a three week-in-a-row travel schedule. I usually don't mind him being gone, but three weeks in a row is a bit much. Especially when he's missing a birthday in there.
  3. I've been desperately missing involvement in a formal music program this Christmas. Last year I was okay with it, having just found our church and still being in the process of healing from the ex-church. But this year I just want to get together with my singing friends and make harmonious, beautiful Christmas music together. I've shed a few tears over this, which has surprised me. I really do love music. And I'm missing it's presence in my life... what's a girl to do?
  4. Christmas is expensive. Even with being extremely thoughtful and careful about how much we spend. I feel like I'm just pulling out my debit card all the time lately.
  5. Spokane is such a fun place to live in regards to weather. I can't tell you how many times lately I've been driving home through the snow laden streets and have been overwhelmed with the unique beauty of winter. I LOVE having four distinct seasons.
  6. I haven't gotten a family picture to send with our Christmas cards this year. Do I push it and drag my family out in the snow to try to get one, or do I just let it go? It's a dilemma.
  7. I want to start some holiday baking... not sure if I can swing it today, but I've definitely got the urge. Can you say fudge?
  8. I really love Christmas music. I've been listening to The Messiah almost every day. The kids, of course, have to sing along in their best holiday voices whenever the Hallelujah Chorus comes on. Good times.
  9. All I want for Christmas is a cleaning lady.
  10. The kids have their Christmas program at church this weekend. I can't wait to see it. Nothing brings happy tears to my eyes like a great kids Christmas program.

Happy Tuesday, all.

Comments

  1. Katy2:45 PM

    what a great list.
    ditto double ditto.... especially the expense and the cleaning lady ;)

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  2. michelle_d9:13 PM

    Mmmm, fudge. Yes, I can say fudge. Can you say sugar cookies? I think there are a few ladies who would be interested in your cookie recipe :)

    *if you have time*

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  3. Susie9:47 PM

    MMMMmmm, fudge. My dad sent a batch down two weekends ago with my sister and I am still enjoying it. Yum.

    Oh yeah, you totally need to visit the knowledge co-op for the sugar cookie recipe ... how's that for dropping a hint. Sigh.

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  4. Susie9:47 PM

    Totally, only if you have time, C. No pressure.

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  5. Anonymous10:24 PM

    If you choke a smurf what color does he turn?

    That ladies meatloaf was so bad they used it on Fear Factor 3 times last year.whaWha

    What do you get when you drop a piano down a mine shaft? A flat minor.

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