Turkey day was not fun. Basically, I spent it at home alone, luxuriating in the bathtub, nursing cramps, and napping. The delicate nature of our relationship and the juggling of when to meet who, who's ready to meet me/ not ready, and who doesn't have a potentially biased opinion made it the best bet to stay home. Not to mention the delicate situation with K. I didn't deal with the situation as best as I'd like to. There was a lot of loneliness and feeling bad. (aka pity party) and anger, but it was the best decision, it was a decision that I helped make a few months back, and it is for the best right now.
The day after Turkey day was awesome. We had both M and B, and had our own improvised Dinner. Turkey breast in the crock pot, and assorted items. My bread went over in spades. The kids each had two large pieces. I couldn't get out of working on black friday, but it was only a four hour shift, and it left some alone time for the kids with their dad. Afterwards, we suprised them by taking them to see Harry Potter 4.
The day was just great. Mike pulled the, 'what are you thankful for', and I just about bawled.
I really want black bean soup right now.
The idea of Christmas is a lot more fun when you have kids.
I miss my nephews. I haven't seen them in a while.
Saturdays are my 12 hour workdays. On the same day, Mike went to columbus and acquired our stove and fridge. Thank God. There's some major cleaning of the stove that is neccessary, but when you buy it for 25 bucks, you don't complain. You just clean.
With the fridge and stove in place, I am just about to whip that kitchen into some sort of organization. I can't wait to start baking. I think that the next time that the kids come over we will make cookie dough to freeze. Or a ginger bread house. That sounds like fun to me. I don't know if they will like that, but we will see. It's worth a try.
They really like the homemade ice cream. Suprisingly easy to make. We've decided that when they come over we will make it a game night for one night, and then movie night the next night. We are so into this.
After the kitchen is whipped into shape, the dining room will be next. We've been using the dining room as a storage area. One side has a ton of leather working stuff, and the other side has my junk. It's starting to annoy me. grrrr.
I hate packing/moving/unpacking. I swear next time we are getting movers. Trying to get people to help is like pulling teeth.
Next thing to purchase is washer and dryer.
Ok, I'm out.
love you all.
((hugs))
Posted by xinh at November 28, 2005 04:43 PM