Well, don't get me wrong. But, there is much to be thankful for and right now I have made it my priority to hold that as my focus. First, our tummys are all full. Ok, so Liza wanted as salad after dinner but that's nothing new. Snacking is almost a sport in this house and a salad is healthy so have at it kid.
Our Bishop stood up at the end of Sacrament Meeting today and announced that 4 very lucky families in our ward were going to spend the next 4 days with no gas, electricity or running water. Holy Cow. Honestly I was looking at everyone but him. I have to say there was a bolt of fear that went through most of us sitting in the congregation. But, now that I think about it we wouldn't starve, we have plenty of food, blankets, and I know that there are flashlights in this house that outnumber the residents. Water that is our failing point. We just don't have much stored. I will focus on changing this. Being completely honest, I wonder if anyone would mention if I started to smell bad at work. Luckily, I won't have to find out but this will be the beginning of a new effort to better our supplies.
OK so here is my week in review by member of the household and since Liza and Grace are terrorizing me I am starting with those goofs. I believe I am being mocked or spells are being cast or something. So,
Liza- what's new last week? Ok. Play practice - working on the final touches of Pirates of Penzance; no new guys; went to the Vday dance with Liza and had a good time; went to In N Out on the way home and had Animal Fries ( They truly Rock!!)
Grace- What's new from last week? I didn't do anything. ( That is her most common answer in life, claiming innocence. The girls are having a group slow dance - heaven help the boy who tries to come between them. Grace did have a Bishop's interview.
Catie - What's new from last week? Brenden. Holy Crap, there's a boy thing goin on with her. He gave her a bear for Vday. Went to her first dance with her sisters and a girl friend and (according to Grace) the cute guy serenaded her with the song Circus from Brittney Spears.
Mike- What's New. I keep telling you there is nothing new.
So, Me - Self What's new? Well, I took my last adventure until we find ourselves back on our financial feet. I had bought a ticket to go to the Scrapbook Expo and went with my sister and 2 cousins, Sandra and Marci. Ok, were a strange mix but it was fun. I got to make 5 new projects and saw some really cool products. Catie has a boyfriend and became a Miamaid at church ( 14 to 16 yr old girls). Mike made a really good Vday dinner, Scallops for appetizers, salmon, mushroom rice pilaf, asparagus, salad and chocolate malted crunch ice cream. He even got me a gift. A new journal and the bag from Time Our For Women. It's blue and brown and just the right size for hauling my stuff to and from church or work. Work is work, we did all pitch in and make strawberry shortcakes on Friday. So, overall some things are tougher than others but we look for the positive and stay focused on the goal. Stable employment and financial stability these are the goals for the day, week, month. Enjoy your week all and know that you are missed where ever you are, I am sure I haven't spent enough time enjoying your company.
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I'm grateful for a wonderful family of wonderful people who are just as stressed over the current events as I am but have been very understanding when I seem to feel that they are more stressful for me than they ever could be for anyone else... Long sentence?
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