<p>S was better at 5:30 this morn and somewhat annoyed I woke him to check. That was good enough for me. I know H thinks I was getting too anxious. He HATES it when I call the Doc/Dentist right away. But between the 3 of us we figured out what was happening and what to do. H gets credit for knowing before the Dentist but I get credit for becoming alarmed first and bringing up a possible med reaction. Oh gosh it is the Holidays…guess I won’t keep track:).</p>
<p>RM–a big congrats to your S and to you!</p>
<p>TA–gosh, poor neighbor. nice you can be helpful. They will have good stories tell…eventially.</p>
<p>DTE–if you hit #69 after a call a recording will give you the phone # unless it is coming from a blocked #. I used to do this before we had caller ID. You get charged something like a $1.50. I “caught” a crank called this way when D was in HS. Got the # and then went through her HS directory…took awhile… Kids together at the beach and a cousin did it to bug his relative. If you have caller ID you can just let it ring back to the incoming call. But if it is blocked you have no easy way to get it. I did not know you have to tell the caller not to call–although I know you have to for solicitors.</p>
<p>To all of you wonderful folks–I wish I could say something personal to each and every one of you. Just know that I appreciate all of your voices here and hope you all have a lovely couple of days.</p>
<p>OR101, I had to backtrack to see what was up with your son. Yikes! So glad to hear he’s doing better.</p>
<p>RochesterMom – Hooray!! Congratulations!</p>
<p>I keep signing off and coming back… well, geek_son is still sound asleep. His odd sleep schedule made wrapping the presents a breeze! He’s finally getting over the cough he brought home, and I’m finally getting over the remnants of whatever I got three weeks ago. We didn’t even put up the tree – might still do that today, but I’m not holding my breath! But we’ve spent lots of time goofing off, driving around, making yummy stuff in the kitchen, and playing his video games together. It’s going to be a wonderful Christmas. We’ll spend tomorrow at my mother’s beautifully decorated house, and vow to do our own decorating next year. :D</p>
<p>DTE-I always feel wonderful when I get something accomplished especially when it’s not easy.You have every right to feel good about it.
Sorry about the prank calls. I have had them over the years and they creep me out. Yuk.</p>
<p>Analyst- You can either be a good and wise advice giver on prank calls or a person with a clean oven. You are the former (and I am neither).</p>
<p>Moda- sorry to hear S is sick. NOT fun for either of you. Hope he’s better soon.</p>
<p>Missy-
Sorry about your work situation. But you can sure make us laugh!</p>
<p>Well, it’s my birthday today … so we did all the house cleaning, wrapping, and shopping yesterday. Girls made breakfast today, and just went out to get more stuff for dinner (which they’ll make) because we just learned that brother and his family are coming too!</p>
<p>It’s kind of not a great time to have a birthday … but we’ve got a beautiful day, and we traditionally do a Christmas Eve/Birthday hike in the hills. Because of the fires this past September, the road is closed, so we’ll be meandering the lower slopes.</p>
<p>Best wishes to all for a wonderful holiday season, healthy kids, houses that are clean enough and meals that are good enough, and good times with our dear and (sometimes!) frustrating families!</p>
<p>Happy Birthday Zetesis! It sounds like you have a great day planned. Enjoy!</p>
<p>RMom–forgot to wish you congrats on the admissions.</p>
<p>Kids and I are about ready to head to church. Dinner is ready to pop in the oven upon our return. I need to take a couple of tylenol now in case I end up sitting next to the over-perfumed lady at church. Looking forward to a night of Christmas movies and a casual dinner and maybe an eggnog or two with spiced rum.</p>
<p>Snow is covering the ground here in Texas!!! You northerners would laugh at it, but it’s a big deal here.</p>
<p>Happy Birthday, Z! H’s is the 26th. Hope your birthday doesn’t get blended in with the other festivitites.</p>
<p>We’ll leave for church in about an hour. We’ll go in two cars since H has to be at all of the services. Did you hear that the Pope made midnight mass be at 10 pm this year? LOL, we’re all showing our age.</p>
<p>Happy birthday Zetesis ! I have a dec birthday and my D is the next day. I will wait until the spring to celebrate mine. the hike sounds fun.
Moda thanks for the advice I will tell my D. the person is saying mean things.
Rosannaetc… nobody younger would know. I refered to karen Carpenter the other day -nobody knew I am officially old.
Hope everyone feels better!
Merry Christmas All!</p>
<p>My birthday was last week, my anniversary was yesterday. Tomorrow is the 1 year anniversary of the day my dishwasher died with a house full of company.</p>
<p>We replaced the dishwasher, but still working with the original parts for everything else.</p>
<p>I wimped out and left church after the 6 pm (youth choir) service. The 8 pm is my favorite service of the year, but was just too afraid of driving on icy roads…it’s just been too long (and church is a 50 mile round trip).</p>
<p>The youth choir alums are always invited back to sing the 6 pm service and they do. It’s sweet. Four college guys came back and everyone of them looked like they needed a shave. Probably a conscious or subcousious statement of “yeah, I’m a man now.”</p>
<p>I lived in San Antonio for a few years as a kid. I remember it snowing and being so excited. Glad it came at Christmas although it messed up your church plans.</p>
<p>Z- Happy (belated) Birthday!! How nice to have breakfast made! </p>
<p>Snow in Texas - A friend of mine posted facebook pictures. What a hoot as they say. Last D measured, we were up to 16 inches, but that included what was already there. The whole crew shoveled this morning. Not sure what is wrong with S, he swings from feeling pretty good to completely punk. It doesn’t seem too serious; just makes him a grouch.</p>
<p>It’s snowing now, but didn’t all evening and my SIL bagged on coming for dinner due to weather scare. Brother and his wife came, and he is a pretty funny guy so only 8 for dinner. My beef tenderloin was PERFECTLY done and delicious. Pecan pie? Umm… yuk. Have no idea what happened to the crust but it was ridiculous. I’ve run the dishwasher four times just today! I can’t imagine it breaking this time of year.</p>
<p>OK… stockings are filled, presents are all under the tree, I am on the second viewing of A Christmas Story as I wish you all a very merry Christmas. Enjoy your families!!!</p>
<p>So many posts to read! Now that D & S are older, I can always count on several hours to myself on Christmas morning. In fact, I usually have to drag them out of bed. I have a couple more things to bake, the china & silver to wash from last night, our special “Christmas morning breakfast” to make, and part of tonight’s dinner to make and bring to MA for the gathering with my parents and brothers & families. D was a HUGE help with the “making and baking” yesterday when H & I went to a funeral. </p>
<p>Best wishes to all for a peaceful Christmas with family. I am thankful for our many blessings, which I sometimes forget amid all the hustle and bustle of the season.</p>
<p>Merry Christmas everybody.
Missypie, did your son sing at your service last night? I’m so envious of those who can sing. My voice is so bad I hurt my own ears if I try.
Happy belated birthday Z.</p>
<p>Merry Christmas to All! Waiting for the family to wake up. Have rolls in the oven and juice ready to pour. Gifts and stockings ready to disburse. Still snowing and we also have about 18 inches on the ground. Still not sure if we will make it to the cabin. </p>
<p>Happy Birthday Zetisis!</p>
<p>Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays to each of you!</p>